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

HeavenMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Heaven” Official Music Video

A soul-stirring song performed by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE.

Released in May 2025 as their 17th single, it also serves as the theme song for the film “I Will Tell You the Truth,” starring Motoki Omori.

This piece lays bare both the purity inherent in humanity and the shadows that lie behind it, posing profound questions to the listener’s heart.

It begins with a hush reminiscent of a cathedral, unfolds dramatically like a story, and fades away as if vanishing into thin air—an arc that seems to mirror our very lives.

Its unpredictable turns are sure to capture anyone’s heart and move them to tears.

It’s a song that gently gives you a push when you want to face your own emotions.

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CHANMINA – SAD SONG feat. No No Girls FINALISTS / THE FIRST TAKE

A special song by Chanmina and the “No No Girls” finalists has moved many to tears with its stirring performance.

The lyrics—filled with the bittersweetness behind happiness and a strong resolve to believe in the future—captivate listeners and make the piece deeply compelling.

Said to be based on Chanmina’s real experiences, it conveys the loneliness of chasing a dream and the importance of bonds with fellow travelers.

Released in January 2025, the song’s performance on THE FIRST TAKE in May of the same year tied in with the audition project and generated great emotion, topping YouTube for 10 days.

If you’re working hard at something, this song is sure to gently nudge you forward.

Don’t miss the chance to experience it.

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Motoki Ohmori – “Painting” Official MV

This work reveals a new side of him as a solo artist—one that stirs the heart deeply.

Released in May 2025 as part of Motoki Omori’s first solo digital single in about four years, it’s marked by quiet, mysterious soundscapes that seem to gently speak to the listener’s inner self.

The lyrics express a poignant wish: for someone to portray his existence using colors only he possesses, and to see even the parts of himself that feel wretched as something beautiful.

It’s a song whose warm melody soothes deep sorrow and loneliness, leaving a lasting impression.

Put it on during a quiet night when you want to be alone with your thoughts.

DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE "Darling" Official Music Video

A warm, heartfelt ballad that resonates when you feel like you’re losing yourself.

This is Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s digital single from January 2025, a song that voices the anxiety of remaining true to oneself, created as the theme for NHK General’s “18 Festival.” Performed together with a thousand young people, it delivers courage and hope for reexamining your own identity, wrapped in a gentle, embracing sound.

When you’re unsure how to live, this work gives you a reassuring push to accept yourself just as you are.

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Velvet Poem

There is a gemlike ballad by back number—known for lyrics and melodies that shake the heart—created as the theme song for the film Akira and Akira.

Shimizu Iyori’s voice, singing like a prayer and wishing that his laid-bare self could be seen as something beautiful, sinks deep into the chest.

The piece quietly yet powerfully seems to cheer on those who, despite their anguish and inner conflicts, keep moving toward their goals.

This moving song was released in August 2022 and was later included on the acclaimed album Humor.

Premiering alongside the film, it became beloved by many, debuting at No.

2 on the Billboard Japan Download Songs chart—a sign that its impact has resonated widely.

It’s the perfect song for moments when you’re wavering over a major life decision or need a gentle word of encouragement.

It will surely echo deep within your heart and give you the strength to take a step toward tomorrow.

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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.

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Aimyon – I Was Alive [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This is a gem of a song that confronts the heavy theme of suicide and quietly questions the weight of life.

Released in November 2016 as Aimyon’s major-label debut single, it was used as the opening theme for the TV drama “Is Kichijoji the Only Place You Want to Live?” and has continued to move many listeners ever since.

Carried by a simple yet powerful melody centered on acoustic guitar, it carefully portrays the earnest feelings of someone who tried hard to live but ultimately could not help choosing death.

The song faces the hardships of modern society and resonates deeply with those who have experienced the loss of someone dear.