[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] Timeless tearjerkers that make you cry when you listen (51–60)
#302Hirai Ken
This is the song chosen as the theme for the drama “4-Minute Marigold.” The gentle tone of the acoustic guitar and Ken Hirai’s soothing, ballad-ready voice bring tears to my eyes.
The imagery is wonderfully romantic, and the straightforward lyrics that confess one’s feelings are captivating.
Let yourself sink into the song’s gentle world and have a good, cathartic cry.
Flavor Of LifeUtada Hikaru
Hikaru Utada has become not only a Japanese icon but a globally renowned songstress.
This is the song that made her name known to the world.
With its beautiful vocals and memorable melody, it has a moody vibe.
If you listen to it on a night after a bad day, it will cleanse your heart and bring you to tears.
Amid the noise that reverberates through life, you can spend the best moments listening to a beautiful song.
shutterYuuri
It’s a ballad that gently embraces the sadness of heartbreak.
The song is by singer-songwriter Yuuri, who rose to fame with the massive hit “Dry Flower,” and it was released digitally in 2021.
It was originally written for JUN MIYASAKA, who works as the cameraman for Yuuri’s YouTube channel.
The lyrics convey a heartfelt regret: that even the fleeting moments spent taking photos—the briefest instants—should have been used to reach out and touch the person you cherish.
Every dayAbe Mao
Mao Abe’s love ballad “Itsu no Hi mo.” She wrote the song when she had the chance to part ways with her then-partner, and those feelings seep into the lyrics.
The comments section on YouTube shows many people resonating with the words.
The melancholic atmosphere and the bittersweetness within its darker tone create a finely tuned emotional impact.
Although she doesn’t appear in the media often, her vocal ability ranks at the top among female singers.
Be sure to listen to her richly expressive voice.
[For when you want to cry or feel sad] Tear-jerking masterpieces that make you cry when you listen (61–70)
glowing madder-redAimer
A poignant ballad that sings of the loneliness of being all alone.
It’s a song by Aimer, the singer known for works like “ONE” and “I beg you,” released in 2016 as her 12th single.
It drew attention when it was chosen as the ending theme for the anime Natsume’s Book of Friends Go.
The transparent vocals and grand soundscape complement each other, adding depth to the song’s world.
For example, if someone who recently went through a breakup listens to it, it will surely strike a chord.
The sky of TokyoOda Kazumasa
This piece was selected as the theme song for the drama “Soredemo, Ikite Yuku” (“Still, We Live On”).
It’s a song by singer-songwriter Kazumasa Oda, who has led the Japanese music scene for many years, and it’s included on his eighth album, “Domo,” released in 2011.
The lyrics, which look back on one’s life while thinking of someone with whom you’ve shared time, carry a message that will resonate with anyone.
If you’re feeling worn out by daily life, why not listen to this song and take a moment to calm your heart?
dogwoodHitoto Yo
This is one of the signature songs by Yo Hitoto, who is active as both a singer and a lyricist.
The lyrics were written in response to the September 11 attacks in the United States, and it’s said that the song was initially more confrontational.
Through the process of trimming the lyrics, it took on its current form.
It’s a moving piece that brings tears, as it prays for the happiness of someone dear.
