Recommended tearjerker songs for women
I want to cry!
Here are some tear-jerking songs recommended for women to listen to at times like that.
From breakup and farewell songs to moving songs about life itself, I’ve selected tracks that really emphasize melodies that make you cry.
When you’re hurting, exhausted, or just can’t seem to smile, try finding a song that stays close to your feelings.
Letting it all out with a good cry can clear your mind and lift your spirits, even just a little!
Take this chance to let the tears flow freely!
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Recommended tear-jerker songs for women (21–30)
Last LoveKato Miria
Miliyah Kato’s ultimate love song, where the promise made to a lover she can never meet again and the whispered words “I love you” resonate painfully in the heart.
Not only the lyrics, but also the quiet, beautiful melody and the build-up to the chorus make this an incredibly moving, tear-jerking track.
Liaratarayo
This song, released by Atarayo in October 2021, turns a lie born from a romantic misunderstanding into music.
It’s an answer song told from the male perspective of “I’ll Forget Your Silence in October.” Hitomi’s emotional vocals convey the regret and lingering attachment toward a lover whose heart is drifting away, tightening your chest.
And the device at the end—where the melody of “I’ll Forget Your Silence in October” overlaps—invites you to imagine the two characters’ story and brings tears to your eyes.
MPRINCESS PRINCESS
A signature song by Princess Princess alongside “Diamonds.” Following an indelible address, the lyrics poignantly mourn a beloved person after a breakup.
It’s a classic that continues to be covered by many artists today.
CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie
This well-known signature song by Namie Amuro remains hugely popular and is a wedding staple.
It was also the theme song for the drama Virgin Road.
Many women likely relate to the lyrics, which express the anxieties surrounding marriage as well as the hopes and expectations for the life together that’s about to begin.
Welcome back.Shibata Jun
This song doesn’t feature explicit lyrics during the track, but the words subtly evoke an affair.
The narrator is asking their partner to end the relationship, yet continues to wait.
It’s a piece that sings of a grown woman’s unrequited love.
To the futureKiroro
It’s a famous song by Kiroro that’s often sung in music classes and at choral competitions, and it’s also known as a graduation song.
The warm, hope-filled lyrics about slowly moving toward the future make it perfect for weddings, too.
Its beautiful melody and refreshing vocals are a song that truly touches the heart.
If tomorrow comesJUJU with JAY’ED
JUJU’s 10th single.
Many of you have probably heard it in commercials, as it was selected as the theme song for the film “April Bride.” It’s a song that expresses feelings for a loved one, and it’s a tearjerker that’s bound to make you cry as it connects with the film’s story.