[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] Tear-jerking masterpieces that make you cry when you listen (81–90)
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?
Asakusa KidBīto Takeshi
Asakusa Kid, written and composed by Beat Takeshi, who is also active as a film director and actor.
It portrays episodes from his days struggling with his partner, Beat Kiyoshi.
The lyrics honestly express his feelings toward a partner who shares the same dreams and goals, and the warm words are sure to bring tears to your eyes.
The nostalgic tone of the guitar conjures up images of Tokyo’s cityscape.
It’s a song that conveys both the beauty and the fragility of dreaming.
Please lend an ear to the gently spreading melody.
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.
indigoSukima Suichi
A ballad by Sukima Switch included on the album Yūkaze Blend.
Many people who aren’t avid fans might not know it, but it’s packed with everything that makes Sukima Switch who they are.
The protagonist’s self-questioning as they struggle with love is striking and prompts a lot of deeper reflection.
Don’t you ever find the same feelings circling round and round without end? When you listen to it during rough patches, it also has a raw intensity that makes your emotions well up, and you might find you just can’t hold them back.
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.
Unchanging ThingsOku Hanako
Okubo Hanako, nicknamed the Angelic Voice and the Queen of Heartbreak Songs.
Her clear, translucent voice and distinctive piano performance have won widespread popularity.
Her signature song, Fading Memories (Kawaranai Mono), sings of feelings that never lose their color, even as time passes.
When you’re suffering from heartbreak and feel like crying, listening to it will surely set your tears free.
It’s one of Hanako Okubo’s classic songs—her voice alone can bring you to tears.
[When you want to cry or when you're sad] Tear-jerking masterpieces that make you cry when you listen (91–100)
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.
