[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)
KoiAndrop
This song “koi” starts with a moving, tear-jerking chorus.
Haven’t we all felt this way before—haven’t we all experienced a love this bittersweet? Released in 2019 as androp’s 11th single, it’s a poignant love song that also served as the theme for the film “Until I Meet September’s Love.” In the end, it’s unclear whether the story reaches a happy ending or not, but the feeling of being hopelessly in love comes through painfully clearly.
The melody, too, carries an emotional weight that tightens the chest.
The Song of Good Workaoiro
When you’re completely exhausted, your thoughts tend to drift in a negative direction, don’t they? In times like that, give this song a listen.
It’s by the three-member vocal unit aoiro, included on their first album “Mirai Pilot,” released in 2020.
The gently unhurried melody feels as if it’s speaking to you, which is especially striking.
Take your time to savor the meaning of each word.
It will surely lift you out of your slump.
You let me do as I please, and yet…arekunn
Alekun, who broke out thanks to TikTok, is also known for signature songs like “Baka.” This song portrays a woman with an unrequited crush, and it became a hot topic for resonating with many young people.
In the lyrics, the female protagonist is led on, contacted only when it’s convenient, and generally not treated with much care by the person she likes.
Even though she realizes, “They’re not interested in me…,” she can’t stop her feelings; just listening to the lyrics can be heartbreaking.
When the story in the song overlaps with your own experiences, you may find yourself bursting into tears.
[For when you want to cry or feel sad] Tear-jerking masterpieces that make you cry when you listen (81–90)
Farewell, tearsKetsumeishi
“Saraba Namida” gently embraces the loneliness of being separated from or parting with someone important.
Released in 2016 by Ketsumeishi, a driving force in Japan’s hip-hop scene, it depicts scenes overflowing with the bittersweet feelings of spring when the cherry blossoms bloom.
Its refreshing melody, carried by a lively four-on-the-floor beat, leaves a strong impression.
This is a message song that teaches us shedding tears isn’t a bad thing, but rather a way to move on to the next step.
Give it a listen when you feel like crying your heart out or leaning on someone.
homeKiyama Yusaku
A debut single and hit song by Yusaku Kiyama released in 2008.
Once you hear the simple chorus phrase, you’ll never forget it.
The lyrics express a parent’s love as they think about their child’s growth, and his deep yet gentle, richly resonant voice really hits home.
It speaks not only to parent-child relationships but to a broader kind of love as well.
Life brings many things, but family is irreplaceable.
It makes you think about so much—and at the same time, the tears just start to flow.
366 daysKamisiraishi Moka
Moka Kamishiraishi has covered HY’s iconic song “366 Days.” It overflows with a charm different from the original.
Her clear, translucent voice and the piano tones seep into the heart.
The song portrays a single-minded love that continues to think of one special person.
Even when lovers are separated, the feelings of love never fade away.
Why not listen to it while thinking of your first love?
The Toilet GodUemura Kana
Kana Uemura is a singer-songwriter who delivers a sound centered on guitar and piano-and-vocal performances.
Her signature song, created from her real-life experiences, is “Toire no Kamisama” (The God of the Toilet), released in 2010.
It’s inspired by her grandmother’s message to her: “There’s a god in the toilet.” You can feel kindness and compassion in her singing voice, carried by the gentle tone of the acoustic guitar.
The song is filled with phrases that resonate with people, like the idea that cleaning the toilet will make you beautiful and bring you happiness.
Please lend an ear to this classic imbued with a warm wish for the happiness of a beloved granddaughter.