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

Outlineimase

[imase] Outline (MV)

This is a song packed with a charm that warms your chest and, before you know it, brings you to tears.

Created by imase, who rose to prominence through social media, the track is a pep song that carefully portrays the doubts, inner conflicts, and hopes that arise while chasing a dream.

Its grand sound layered with strings and powerful beats shakes the listener’s heart.

Released in October 2024, it was chosen as the support song for the 103rd All Japan High School Soccer Championship.

imase himself devoted his student days to soccer, and the song is imbued with real emotions that can’t be summed up by wins and losses alone.

It will gently push forward not only those striving toward their goals, but also those who’ve stumbled and come to a stop.

Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – A Portrait Song [LIVE from Zenjin Mito and Weltraum ~Meimei Edition~]

A song whose gentle tones evoke the arrival of spring and seep into the heart.

It’s the B-side track from Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s single released in February 2018, and it was also used as an insert song in the film “Ao-Natsu: Kimi ni Koi Shita 30-nichi” (Blue Summer).

The lyrics, depicting a bittersweet love at summer’s end, are as delicate and beautiful as a pointillist painting, resonating deeply with listeners.

It’s filled with the feeling of treasuring each moment precisely because time is limited.

Capturing the hearts of many—surpassing 100 million total streams on Billboard JAPAN, among other milestones—this piece is perfect not only for those in love, but also for moments when you want to look back on cherished memories.

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.

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back number – Horizon

When you think of back number, you usually picture love songs, but doesn’t this track change that image? “Suiheisen” (Horizon) was written and released in 2020 for high school students who had been working hard and were supposed to compete in the Inter-High, which was canceled due to COVID-19.

It’s a tear-jerking number that resonates not only with high schoolers, but with anyone who’s struggling, hitting a wall, or feeling lost.

It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to in tough times—like a good-luck charm.

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lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video

A song by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE that portrays the anxieties and inner conflicts of youth while powerfully singing about the courage and determination to keep moving forward.

Amid passing days, a strong resolve to cherish even the wounds and pains that span a lifetime resonates alongside a light, buoyant melody.

Many listeners relate to the stance of trying to accept one’s imperfect self, even while harboring aversion to love and hope.

The track was chosen as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime “Oblivion Battery” starting in April 2024, and it won the Grand Prize at the 66th Japan Record Awards.

It’s music that truly symbolizes our era, offering comfort to those lost in life and searching for their authentic selves.

beloved captiveAraki 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.

Live (feat. KAFU)Mizuno Atsu

Live (feat. KAFU) – Atsu Mizuno

This song is characterized by poetic, delicate lyrics that strive to find even a sliver of hope amid the struggles and conflicts of social life.

Created in July 2021 by Atsu Mizuno feat.

KAFU, it is a motivational anthem that boosts self-esteem and encourages each listener’s way of living.

While depicting the feelings of a protagonist who has kept their distance from others’ expectations and affection to protect their own vulnerability, it also hints at the strength of believing in one’s potential with the line, “If it’s me, I’ll be alright.” The work reexamines the meaning and value of continuing to live despite weakness and anxiety, resonating deeply with many listeners.