[For when you want to cry or feel sad] Tear-jerking masterpieces that make you cry when you listen
Even when you feel like crying, it’s not as easy to shed tears as it was when you were a child once you’ve grown up.
In this article, we’ll introduce a variety of songs perfect for when you want to cry—from tear-jerking melodies to moving masterpieces.
These are all tracks you can listen to alone at home and really let the tears flow.
We’ve gathered everything from classics to the latest hits: songs that help you free the part of yourself that can’t cry, and songs that stay close to your pain and lift you up.
Find that one song that speaks to your heart—and let yourself have a good, cathartic cry.
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[For when you want to cry or feel sad] Tearjerker masterpieces that make you cry when you listen (71–80)
paintingŌmori Motoki
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.
HANABIMr.Children
Mr.Children is a quintessential Japanese band loved by people of all ages, known for many moving, tear-jerking songs.
Their track “HANABI,” released in 2008 as their 33rd single, became a long-running hit as the theme song for the popular drama “Code Blue: Doctor Heli Emergency Lifesaving.” For anyone struggling with something, holding back emotions, or weighed down by worries, this song resonates deeply from start to finish.
It’s a song you’ll want to remember for those times when you feel like crying.
balladKetsumeishi
A straight-up ballad.
Its directness hits you right in the heart.
With that quintessential Ketsumeishi beautiful melody, it’s truly a song you can’t listen to without tears.
The first line of the chorus is so good—please give it a listen! If you’ve ever been in love, I’m sure it’s an emotion everyone has imagined.
The theme is said to be “a love that can’t come true,” and while there are many ways to interpret it, I’d love to listen to it alone in the cold season and let my thoughts wander.
One million “I love you”sRake
“One million times ‘I love you’” is a song about the feeling of thinking about the person you love no matter where you are or what you’re doing.
Released in 2011 by singer-songwriter Rake, it’s known as one of his signature tracks.
The crisp acoustic guitar layered over an R&B-style beat leaves a strong impression.
Many listeners may relate to the desire to express a love so deep that words alone aren’t enough, repeating it again and again.
It’s a straightforward love song that lets you feel the happiness and joy of meeting your partner.
Give this classic a listen—it’s perfect for many occasions, from drives to karaoke.
Tomorrow never knowsMr.Children
The famous Mr.Children classic “Tomorrow never knows” needs no introduction.
It’s one of those songs that virtually everyone knows among their catalog.
It conveys a sense of wistfulness, gentleness, and strength, and the more you listen, the more it grows on you.
When you feel like crying, why not listen to this song quietly and slowly?
A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru
Hikaru Utada made a dazzling debut in 1998 at the age of 15 with “Automatic/time will tell.” In 2015, she released “Hanataba wo Kimi ni” as a digital-only single.
When you hear “a bouquet song,” you might picture something overflowing with happiness.
However, this song is sung in Utada’s characteristically gentle voice with a complex state of mind that blends joy and sorrow.
Accompanied by beautiful strings that seem to seep into your heart, it’s a track that might fit perfectly when you’re feeling a little blue or going through a tough time—helping you cry in just the right way.
An empty kitchenTakahashi Yuu
It’s a story about the sorrow of being separated from someone you love and recalling the trace of a precious person.
Their paths will never cross again.
The song vividly portrays the struggle of living with such a harsh reality.
The person is so dear that you’d give up on the dreams you once held.
It carries a message of wanting to return to those moments when the two of you laughed together.
If you listen to it after losing someone or something important, tears will surely fall.