Recommended tearjerker songs for women

Things that have formShibasaki Kou

Ko Shibasaki – Something That Has Form

This is one of Kou Shibasaki’s signature songs, which became a long-running hit as the theme song for the hugely popular drama “Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World.” Its heartrending lyrics that evoke the drama’s story and its beautiful melody are deeply moving, bringing listeners to tears.

Last LoveKato Miria

Miliyah Kato 'Last Love'

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.

Best-before date of lovetuki.

tuki. 'Best-Before Date of Love' Official Music Video

While sensing the end of love, they still can’t let go of their affection for the other person.

This song by tuki.

portrays that contradictory heart with painfully raw realism.

Frustrated by miscommunication over social media, yet feeling happy just to be by their side—the protagonist’s feelings will inevitably tighten the listener’s chest.

Released in September 2024, exactly one year after the striking debut “Bansanka,” this work is an answer song.

With other tracks featured in PlayStation 5 commercials, tuki.’s unique world continues to captivate many.

If you’ve ever experienced the aching loneliness of a relationship slowly cooling, you’ll surely resonate deeply.

On nights when you’re bewildered by love that’s changing, why not quietly align your heart with this song, alone?

Then, why?Abe Mao

Then, why?

This is a poignant ballad by Mao Abe that sings of the helpless feeling when you realize you were the only one who was serious, after being led on by someone’s suggestive behavior.

The regret of having believed the words of a capricious, cat-like partner, and the pain that makes you want to demand, “Then why did you say that?” ride on her emotional vocals and pierce straight into your heart.

The song is included on the album “Su.” released in June 2011.

Remarkably, Abe wrote it during her high school years, and the pure, youthful cry of the heart resonates with raw intensity.

When you’re suffering from a lover’s ambiguous attitude and have nowhere to put your feelings, listening to this can feel as though it’s speaking for you.

Its gut-wrenching lyrics, paradoxically, will gently wrap your loneliness in warmth.

MPRINCESS PRINCESS

[Tonight, Birth! Music Champ] “M” (PRINCESS PRINCESS) / Sumina Maruyama (Maruyama Sumina)

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

CAN YOU CELEBRATE? – Namie Amuro (Full)

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

Welcome back.

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.