[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 (41–50)
Maplesupittsu
Maple, a hugely popular song by Spitz released in 1998.
Its soothing voice and music still resonate in our hearts today.
It portrays the sorrow of losing someone precious even when you feel you could live forever with the one you love, and the resolve to keep moving forward nonetheless.
It’s a song that makes you feel, “I don’t know how far I can go on my own, but I’ll try walking.”
[For when you want to cry or feel sad] Timeless tearjerkers that make you cry when you listen (51–60)
First LoveUtada Hikaru
This is a superb love song sung by the world-renowned diva, Hikaru Utada.
It portrays the delicate heart of a girl who feels a pang of sadness from a casual word spoken by someone she loves.
The diva’s beautiful voice, together with the graceful instrumentation, tugs at your heartstrings.
When you can’t see the one you love very often, or when you’re hurt by love, listening to this will surely soothe your heart.
Oz.yama
Oz.
is filled with warm messages that gently accompany a loved one’s loneliness and solitude.
Released in 2021 by the mysterious singer yama, who keeps their identity undisclosed, the song was used as the ending theme for the anime Ranking of Kings.
It portrays a heartwarming relationship reminiscent of the characters in the story.
Some listeners may be moved by the depiction of two people who meet, become each other’s allies, and offer mutual support.
With majestic interplay between beautiful strings and band sound, it’s an expansive piece.
Please lend an ear to this ballad themed around loneliness and friendship.
Mikan HeartC&K
C&K, rapidly rising in popularity with their piano and the beautiful vocals of a man and woman.
Their soothing sound and voices will transport you into the world of the song.
It sings about a common unrequited-love experience: trying to step aside for someone you like and fall for someone else, yet finding you can’t forget your first love.
If you’re currently in unrequited love or trying to give up on someone you like, please give it a listen.
It will surely offer hints for your love.
Love even your melancholyKoresawa
Koresawa is a singer-songwriter who became a hot topic with the big hit “Tabako,” and I think one of her charms is definitely her highly relatable lyrics.
Of course, the fact that “Tabako” resonated with so many people was one of the reasons it became a hit, but I believe a lot of listeners will find the lyrics of “Aishite, Melancholy” truly relatable as well.
No matter how big or small, everyone carries worries at times, and this song’s lyrics are packed with the words you want to hear in those moments.
When lyrics that understand you so well and stay so close to you are sung over such a beautiful melody… It’s sure to become a precious song you can’t listen to without tears when you’re struggling.
HeavenMrs. GREEN APPLE
A soul-stirring song performed by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE.
Released in May 2025 as their 17th single, it also serves as the theme song for the film “I Will Tell You the Truth,” starring Motoki Omori.
This piece lays bare both the purity inherent in humanity and the shadows that lie behind it, posing profound questions to the listener’s heart.
It begins with a hush reminiscent of a cathedral, unfolds dramatically like a story, and fades away as if vanishing into thin air—an arc that seems to mirror our very lives.
Its unpredictable turns are sure to capture anyone’s heart and move them to tears.
It’s a song that gently gives you a push when you want to face your own emotions.
Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi
This is the song chosen as the theme for the drama “Love That Makes You Cry.” It’s sung by Aoi Teshima, a singer from Fukuoka known for songs like “Teri’s Song.” It was released in 2016 as her fifth single.
As the title suggests, the lyrics read like a letter, expressing a hopeful wish for you to keep moving toward your dreams, even if only little by little.
When thinking about the future makes you feel afraid, this song is sure to help.
