[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 classic songs that make you cry when you listen (141–150)
If I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVER
Released in June 2020 and known as the theme song for the film “Waterborne,” this track by SUPER BEAVER is a heartwarming song that gently conveys the importance of human connection.
Its lyrics, which depict the joy and frustration that come from our ties with others—and, above all, the encounters with those who become truly precious—resonate deeply with many listeners.
Marking the band’s memorable return to Sony Music Records, the song reached No.
6 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
It’s a moving piece that will strongly resonate with anyone who feels uncertainty about life.
Until the day I can no longer rememberback number
This is a song that expresses the bittersweet feeling that, once you part ways, the days you spent together will someday be forgotten.
When I listen to it, the tears just start to flow.
Shimizu Iyori’s poignant, powerful vocals seep into your heart and gently stay close to anyone who feels like crying.
LeoYuuri
Yuuri’s “Leo” is a song about parting with a beloved dog who was part of the family.
Released in 2022 on his debut album “Ichi,” it drew attention as a real tearjerker.
The lyrics are written from the dog’s perspective and overflow with deep love for the owner.
They depict days spent walking and playing together, as well as the loneliness during a time when they were a bit apart.
It reminds us that every single moment spent with someone important is precious and irreplaceable.
If you have a pet, you’ll surely relate—so please give it a listen!
[For when you want to cry or feel sad] Tear-jerking classic songs that make you cry when you listen (151–160)
Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi
Rimi Natsukawa’s signature song, “Nada Sou Sou.” It was originally composed by BEGIN with lyrics written by Ryoko Moriyama.
I’ve heard that Moriyama wrote the lyrics while thinking of her brother, who passed away at a young age.
The simple, heartfelt expression of thinking about someone brings tears to your eyes.
The sound of the Okinawan stringed instrument, the sanshin, also gently seeps into the heart.
Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki
A song released in 1986.
It’s been revived in recent years, but its wet, lush sound still brings back nostalgic scenes from that time.
With its refreshing vocals, listening alone on a rainy day can set a wonderfully moody atmosphere.
When it swells at the end, your tear ducts will likely reach their peak.
As an adult, give it a listen when you want to immerse yourself in past memories or when you’re going through something difficult.
single bedSha ran Q
It’s one of the signature songs by the popular rock band Sharam Q.
I’d say it’s a classic, bittersweet love song that has been cherished for a long time.
When you want to listen to music quietly by yourself and have a good cry, this song is perfect.
A highly recommended track I’d love for you to hear.
Beyond lonelinessHirahara Ayaka
A gentle and moving ballad that sings, “I’m thinking of you anytime, anywhere.” It’s a song by singer Ayaka Hirahara, known for the massive hit “Jupiter,” and was released in 2008 as her 15th single.
It was used as the theme song for the drama “Top Sales.” Perhaps it’s precisely because it’s Hirahara’s voice that the message of the lyrics—each and every word—slowly and surely sinks into your heart.
It might suit those moments when you want to shed quiet tears alone, rather than when you want to cry your heart out.
