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

AnswerIkuta Rira

Lila Ikuta 'Answer' Official Music Video

Rira Ikuta delivers a heartwarming medium-tempo ballad that gently accompanies anxieties and doubts about one’s future.

Marked by a grand, dramatic arrangement and a warm melody that offers the courage to take a step forward while facing loneliness and hardship, this memorable track was released in March 2021 and was featured in a commercial song for Tokio Marine Nichido Anshin Life.

It’s a moving piece we hope will reach those searching for their own path or spending days without clear answers.

Just being alive is admirable.ReoNa

ReoNa “Just Being Alive Is Wonderful” - Lyric Video -

This is a song by ReoNa that expresses the movements of a heart weighed down by despair, struggling through day-to-day life.

ReoNa’s distinctive singing—her fragile, slightly breathy voice—heightens the sense of pain and suffering.

While the overall emotional arc is negative, the progression of the song conveys a subtle change: even in negativity, there’s an impression of trying to look forward.

It isn’t the kind of song that pushes you ahead with force, but it gently reminds you to believe in yourself, even if just a little.

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No matter how smallwacci

wacci “No Matter How Small” Lyric Video (Theme song for the drama “After-School Chart”)

A song by wacci written as the theme for the NTV drama “After-School Carte.” It features a gently embracing sound and lyrics that resonate deeply.

The lyrics delicately depict the small joys and struggles of everyday life, focusing on personal growth.

Released digitally in October 2024, it has been highly praised by fans.

With wacci’s signature empathetic style and warm message, it brings listeners to tears.

As a motivational song that stands by those facing setbacks and worries, it offers the courage to move forward and is sure to touch many hearts.

ultramarineYOASOBI

YOASOBI “Gunjou” (with Osaka Toin High School Wind Ensemble) from UT × YOASOBI ‘SING YOUR WORLD’

YOASOBI, who has become a symbol of the modern J-pop scene, released “Gunjō” in September 2020.

It’s an empowering song whose candid, heartfelt expression of inner cries resonates deeply, gradually spreading among a wide range of listeners.

The characteristically YOASOBI-like, unconventional yet wistful and catchy melody draws you in and makes the lyrics sink in even more, and above all, ikura’s warm, heartfelt vocals layer on top—guaranteed to bring you to tears.

Combined with the choral section in the latter half—a hallmark of “Gunjō”—its impact becomes even more overwhelming.

It gives you the strength to believe in what you love, so it’s a source of support when you feel like you’re losing heart or about to give up.

A truly wonderful, moving masterpiece.

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Prayer FlowerHirai Dai

Dai Hirai / Inoribana

A gem of a ballad that gently sings of the sorrow of losing a loved one and the gratitude that remains, carried by a tender, warm melody.

Dai Hirai’s ukulele tones and soft vocals gently embrace his boundless love for his late grandmother.

Released as a single in October 2011 and included on the album “ALOHA,” this song is imbued with an eternal sentiment for the person who taught him the strength to live and the meaning of love.

In March 2021, it was featured on the love-song compilation CD series “It Was Surely Love,” winning the hearts of a new generation.

A heartwarming piece that deeply resonates with those who have experienced parting from someone dear or who wish to express their gratitude.

Because you are hereUru

[Official] Uru “Because You Are Here” — Theme Song for TBS Sunday Theater ‘Ship of Theseus’

Uru’s renowned ballad “Anata ga Iru Koto de,” which also drew attention as the theme song for the drama “Ship of Theseus,” is a perfect match for the show’s story and moved many viewers to tears.

For many, listening to this song brings back memories of someone precious they can no longer see.

Uru’s gentle yet steadfast voice, together with lyrics that express a desire to finally convey feelings left unsaid after always running away, are deeply moving.

If you’re looking for a song that will make you cry, this is a must-hear.

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King Gnu – Root

This song paints a hope for life nestled within a quiet melody.

Created by King Gnu as the theme for TBS’s Sunday drama “The Diamond Sleeping in the Sea” in October 2024, it’s crafted as a mid-tempo ballad characterized by the graceful tones of piano and strings.

While understated, it powerfully portrays the act of living, likening it to a plant that firmly takes root in the earth, and it deeply questions what it means to live true to oneself for someone else.

It also gently sings of accepting past pain and memories, yet still choosing to face forward with resolve and hope.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you’re thinking of someone dear or when you’re unsure of your own self-worth.