[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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"When You Want to Cry / When You're Sad" — Tear-Jerking Masterpieces That Make You Cry When You Listen (21–30)
Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE feat. Inoue Sonoko
This is an insert song from the film “Blue and Summer: The 30 Days I Fell in Love With You.” It’s a track crafted by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE and the female singer Sonoko Inoue.
A ballad built around a piano-driven sound, it immediately conveys its quality from the intro—some listeners might be moved right from the start.
It also highlights the appeal of a male-female duet.
The beautiful harmonies may bring you to tears before you even realize it.
Let yourself be moved by the clear, translucent voices of these two singers in their twenties.
Family SongHoshino Gen
Set to a heartwarming melody, this masterpiece gently sings about the small joys of everyday life and the connections between people.
Gen Hoshino delicately depicts scenes like morning light and windowsills, as if capturing familiar moments within a family.
Its message—embracing bonds that go beyond blood ties and accepting the diversifying forms of family with warmth—resonates deep within.
Released in August 2017, the song was used as the theme for the Nippon TV drama “Overprotected Kahoko” and reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Its distinctive sound, which skillfully incorporates elements of late-1960s to early-1970s soul music, is another draw.
It’s a gem that stays close to the feeling of wishing happiness for someone important to you, so why not listen to it in a quiet moment alone? Its gentle sound may even move you to tears.
Goodbye, LipsHarureo
A heartbreak song sung by HaruLeo, the duo of Nana Komatsu and Mugi Kadowaki from the film “Farewell Song.” This track, written by Motohiro Hata, portrays a breakup between a man and a woman, and its wistful melody amplifies the sadness.
The overwhelming feelings well up and loosen the tear ducts.
Because you are hereUru
This song by the hugely popular singer-songwriter Uru was used as the theme song for the drama “Ship of Theseus.” The story of “Ship of Theseus” portrays family love, and the lyrics seem to connect with the drama’s narrative, don’t they? Also, when you read the lyrics, there are probably many parts you can relate to.
Surely you’ve felt that you can keep going because there’s someone important by your side.
Songs that you can listen to as if they’re “about yourself” can bring you to tears, can’t they?
YOKAZEHentai Shinshi Kurabu
When I’m moved to tears by failure or regret, this song gives me the courage to stand up again.
It’s a track by the music unit Hentai Shinshi Club, included on their first album “ZURUMUKE,” released in 2021.
The sound—featuring the beautiful timbre of piano and strings—alone reaches deep into the heart.
And while the flow is understated, you can sense emotions bubbling up beneath the surface.
I recommend listening carefully at night, when you’re alone.
If only I could remain at zeroOfisharu Higedan Dism
The band Official HIGE DANDism has captivated many listeners with numerous love songs.
Their stylish yet catchy performances powered by outstanding musicianship, and vocalist Fujihara’s beautifully soaring voice, are truly compelling.
This song is about a long-distance relationship.
After meeting on the weekend and saying goodbye, the next chance to see each other is five days later…
The title “If Only It Could Stay at Zero” can be understood as a heartfelt wish for those five days until they meet again to become zero.
The lyrics not only convey hope for a future marriage someday, but also the anxiety over whether they’ll even make it that far, making it a song that invites deep empathy and can move you to tears.
I miss you. I want to see you.Tezuka Shota
A suspense drama that aired in 2019 and became a hot topic, “Your Turn to Kill.” This song, “Aitaiyo (I Miss You),” was released under the character name Shota Tezuka, played by the lead actor Kei Tanaka.
It’s filled with feelings for someone you can no longer meet, and whenever it played in the drama, it was a tearjerker.
For those who’ve experienced heartbreak or can no longer see someone important, it’s a song that’s impossible to listen to without tears.
It’s a number where a blend of wistfulness and sadness hits differently for each listener, offering various moments that can bring you to tears.
