[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 (151–160)
harf of meHirai Ken
There are many songs by Ken Hirai that can move you to tears, but for anyone who’s gone through a breakup, “half of me” might be impossible to listen to without crying…
Released in 2018 as Ken Hirai’s 45th single, this song was also the theme for the drama “Twilight Meteor Shower: Midlife Turn, Fell in Love.” Its heartbreakingly poignant and strikingly realistic lyrics will surely shake many listeners to the core.
If you’re dealing with a breakup and can’t think about the future right now, take the time to face your sadness honestly—and let yourself cry as much as you need.
signJUJU
Singer JUJU, whose broad musicality is shaped by her family’s influence and who also runs her own brand outside of music, has won strong support especially among women through her wide-ranging activities.
Her 20th single “sign,” written as the theme song for the film The Wings of the Kirin, features sentimental piano and strings that tug at the heart.
The lyrics tell the story of searching for a sign from someone who’s been lost, evoking a profound sorrow and loneliness that words alone can’t express.
It’s a tear-jerking ballad that aligns with the film’s narrative.
Never Grow Upchanmina
There are lots of heartbreak songs that pour out the pain of a broken heart.
Among them, the one I’ve picked this time is Chanmina’s “Never Grow Up.” The song moves along with a light rhythm, but its sound blends in a poignancy that doesn’t really feel bright.
The title could be interpreted to mean that heartbreak has stopped one’s growth.
I want to be kinder.Saito Kazuyoshi
Singer-songwriter Kazuyoshi Saito, who has released well-known classics such as “Aruite Kaerou” and “Utautai no Ballad,” is beloved by many.
His 39th single, “Yasashiku Naritai,” used as the theme song for the TV drama “I’m Mita, Your Housekeeper,” opens with an arrangement featuring a striking guitar riff that makes clever use of delay.
The lyrics, which convey a resolve to protect someone precious, evoke a complex mix of melancholy and tenderness.
It’s an emotional rock tune with a sentimental melody that tightens the chest.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced songs that stay close to your heart for those moments when you feel like crying.
It’s said that shedding tears has a cleansing effect on the mind.
From the songs we shared, find the one that resonates with you and let your emotions flow freely.
Your heart will feel a little lighter, and you’ll be able to look forward and start walking again.
Especially in tough times, let the power of music be on your side.