[Tearjerker] Songs that make your heart tremble with tears & moving tracks with lyrics that touch the soul

oneselfNEW!Tani Yuuki

My True Self – Tani Yuuki [MV]

A song that gently gives you the courage to take a new step, even while you’re filled with doubt and anxiety.

Crafted by singer-songwriter Tani Yuuki, this track moves listeners’ hearts with down-to-earth lyrics and a beautiful melody.

Its theme portrays moving forward while embracing tears and vulnerability, and many will find their eyes welling up.

Released in March 2022, it was written as a web-exclusive commercial song for UQ mobile’s “UQ Ouen-wari” campaign.

It’s also included on the March 2023 album Tamentai.

A warm, encouraging anthem especially recommended for those facing new schools or changing environments who might hesitate because they can’t fully trust themselves.

beloved captiveNEW!Araki Kazuhito

Kazuhito Araki “Beloved Captive” Lyric Video [Short Ver.]

Singer-songwriter Kazuhito Araki, who has moved many listeners through social media and live performances.

This track was created as an answer song to “April Love Song,” released in April 2021, which drew significant attention.

Taking the perspective of a woman, it candidly expresses the anxieties and attachments of love, as well as the pain that comes from loving someone, in straightforward words.

It gently stays close to the unstable feelings that arise precisely because you care, making it recommended for those troubled by love or for nights when your feelings for someone overflow and you just want to cry.

Its unadorned, earnest vocals will resonate deep within your heart.

Heretical StarOfisharu Higedan Dism

Heretical Star

If you’re seeking a heart-trembling thrill of emotion, this is the number you need to hear.

Written by Satoshi Fujihara of Official HIGE DANDism after overcoming a bitter past experience, it’s a soul-stirring anthem of encouragement.

Set to a driving melody, it teaches the importance of ignoring the noise around you, believing in your own path, and shining in your own way.

Its earnest message strikes straight to the heart and may bring a surge of emotion.

This track is included on the mini-album “Report,” released in April 2017.

Although it has no commercial tie-ins, it’s a staple at their concerts, beloved by many fans for the powerful sense of unity it creates.

If you ever feel like you’re losing yourself or need the courage to take a step forward, this song will surely give you strength—lighting a lamp in your heart and giving you the energy to move ahead.

SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE「Soranji」Official Music Video

Every person is someone precious to someone else, a one-of-a-kind being.

This song reminds us of that simple yet easily forgotten truth.

When hardships pile up, you may withdraw into yourself, wondering whether you’re needed or what your worth really is.

But there isn’t a single person in this world who isn’t needed by someone.

If you listen to this song when you feel lonely and stuck, it will help you remember that everyone is a precious existence—and that you are one of them.

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Rokudenashi “Just One Voice” / Rokudenashi – One Voice [Official Music Video]

With a heartrending voice and lyrics that resonate deeply, this song has struck a chord with many listeners.

It delicately portrays the struggles of living, inner conflicts, and the glimmers of love and hope we try to find within them.

Released in December 2021, it became a major talking point both in Japan and abroad, garnering over 55 million streams on Spotify.

It also reached No.

1 on Hong Kong’s Spotify Viral 50 chart, marking the highest position achieved by a Japanese artist and drawing further attention.

For those who want to express their true feelings but end up suppressing their emotions to keep harmony with others, this is a song that stands by your side and gives you courage.

If you call it loveUru

[Official] Uru “If You Call That Love” — Theme song for the TBS Sunday Theater drama “My Family”

Uru’s “If That’s What You Call Love” gives us a chance to discover what truly matters to us.

Released in 2022, the song was chosen as the theme for the drama “My Family.” The lyrics depict the realization that the person who brought color to a monochrome life, who knows all your weaknesses and flaws, and who cherishes you as you are, has become someone precious to you as well.

Uru’s gentle, conversational singing voice amplifies the meaning of the lyrics and brings tears to your eyes.

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spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota

Tsumugu / Tota

Tota’s songs are striking for their crystal-clear vocals and lyrics that delicately capture the subtleties of the heart.

Her first album, “oidaki,” released on February 22, 2023, includes this work, one of her signature tracks.

Through images of nature—clouds, wind, and rainbows—the lyrics portray deep love and aching sorrow, stirring listeners’ emotions and inviting empathy.

Thinking of a beloved person who has departed for the heavens, the song conveys a powerful resolve to keep living in this world and a heartfelt wish to reunite, leaving a profound impression.

It’s a track that feels like it stays by your side through the pain of heartbreak.

On downcast days or whenever you feel like looking up at the night sky, give it a listen—her voice is sure to soothe you.