[120% Empathy] A Collection of Moving Songs [Love, Friendship, Encouragement]
When it comes to moving songs, what kind of tracks come to mind for you?
Whether it’s love songs, fight songs, or songs about youth, I’m sure everyone has had the experience of thinking, “This song really moved me!!”
There are many different kinds of moving songs, but one common thread among them is that they often “overlap with our own experiences” in some way.
When we encounter lyrics or music that speak for the feelings we’ve been through, our hearts are touched by the power of music.
In this article, I’ll introduce many deeply relatable, moving songs.
Some may even move you to tears.
I hope you find the perfect song for you!
- [Thank-You Song] A song to convey your feelings of “thank you” to someone special
- Love, bonds, parting, cheers… songs so moving they pierce the heart and make you cry uncontrollably
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- [Moving] Tear-jerking cheer song. A roundup of popular motivational anthems that resonate with the heart!
- Recommended moving songs for junior high school students
- [Recommended for elementary school students] Songs that touch the heart! Moving and comforting songs of gratitude
- A Collection of Moving Songs Perfect for Sports Days and Athletic Festivals: Coloring the Drama of Youth
- [Touching Song] A moving song that sings about you
- A collection of tear-jerking songs trending on TikTok: timeless tracks that will move you to tears.
- The lyrics are profoundly good. The more you listen, the more it sinks in. Masterpieces of Japanese music, recommended popular songs.
- Friendship Songs: Rediscover Your Bonds! A Carefully Curated Selection of Moving Masterpieces That Will Bring You to Tears
- [Deeply Moving] A Collection of Vocaloid Masterpieces That Comfort the Heart
[Empathy Level 120%] A Compilation of Moving Songs [Love, Friendship, Encouragement] (111–120)
TATTOOOfisharu Higedan Dism
Official HIGE DANDism is a four-piece band active on the J-pop scene in the Reiwa era.
Their 2023 release “TATTOO” paints a vivid picture of everyday life, depicting relationships—between friends, lovers, and others—who support each other.
Set to an electronica-based dance beat, the track weaves together each instrument’s performance into a rich, layered sound.
It’s a song packed with relatable messages: honestly expressing the anxieties and vulnerabilities we carry in our hearts, and suggesting a healthy sense of distance with the ones we cherish.
[Empathy Level 120%] A Collection of Moving Songs [Love • Friendship • Cheers] (121–130)
leap day personRADWIMPS
A song I’d recommend to anyone who’s experienced a love so intense it makes your chest tighten is “Uruubito.” It’s included on RADWIMPS’ 2022 release “In This Corner of the World: Original Soundtrack” and was chosen as the theme song for the film “The Last 10 Years.” The piano, unfolding with a dramatic atmosphere, resonates deeply.
The lyrics, depicting a raw heart turned toward a loved one, bring tears before you know it.
It’s a love song that soothes with the band’s warm choral work, enveloping feelings of “loneliness” and “solitude.”
polar bearBikkeburanka
Just looking at the title might make you wonder, “What kind of song is this?” but this is Vickeblanka’s take on a genuine love song! Polar bears are said to be ferocious, but apparently they’re actually very gentle by nature—hence the title.
The heart of the song lies in the lyrics of the chorus.
While there are plenty of love songs about “protecting the person you love,” there aren’t many that say, “I’ll go teach a lesson to the one who made you cry,” right? (lol) Still, I think many people will be moved by this clumsy yet pure, boyish kindness.
It’s a track that lets you feel sincere love and gentleness.
TOMORROWMayo Okamoto
The ultimate go-to cheer song! A track by singer-songwriter Mayo Okamoto—also known for hits like “FOREVER” and “Sono Mama no Kimi de Ite”—it was released in 1995 as her debut single.
Chosen as the theme song for the drama “Second Chance,” it became a massive hit.
Countless listeners have been encouraged by its lyrics, which tell us, “The more tears you shed, the stronger you’ll surely become.” It’s one of the masterpieces of Japanese pop music that we hope will be sung for generations to come.
Let yourself go with the flow of timeTeresa Ten
Teresa Teng, beloved across borders as Asia’s songstress, released one of her many masterpieces and signature songs, “Toki no Nagare ni Mi wo Makase,” in 1986.
This classic achieved a unique feat: winning the Grand Prix at both the Eastern and Western Wired Awards for three consecutive years.
In her richly expressive voice, Teng sings of the miracle of meeting someone amid life’s ups and downs, and of a love so deep you want to give everything to it.
When you listen during difficult times in love, each phrase feels as if it speaks for you, inviting deep empathy.
Yet the lyrics also fit moments of harmony.
This love song, declaring the resolve to love one person, is profoundly moving and continues to resonate in our hearts across generations.
aloneGosuperāzu
A cappella is really moving, isn’t it? Even more so when it’s as polished as The Gospellers.
This song is super famous, so I’m sure many of you know it, but from the intro it delivers a heart-piercing thrill.
The more you listen, the better it gets—truly a masterpiece.
Flower of loveaimyon
The lyrics are so heartrending yet brimming with hope that they move me to tears.
It’s a song by Aimyon, a singer-songwriter from Hyogo Prefecture, released in 2023.
It was chosen as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Ranman,” which was created based on the life of botanist Tomitaro Makino.
The relaxed melody and the sparkling ring of the acoustic guitar are especially striking.
Just the sound alone can make you feel happy.
You’ll likely feel that each and every word carries a sense of warmth.