[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)
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.
setting sunToukyou Jihen
In a TV interview, Ringo Sheena herself named “Rakujitsu” as her favorite Tokyo Jihen song.
Intensely emotional, this track conveys a great deal.
If you compare what you feel in everyday life with this song, you might even find yourself moved to tears.
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.
