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)
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.
the scent of flowersMr.Children
A song by Mr.Children chosen as the theme for the film “I Want to Be a Shellfish.” It is an exceptionally beautiful masterpiece whose lyrics express feelings for a beloved person parted by death.
Even amid a sorrowful farewell, the earnest hope that “in a different form, with the same smile, surely you will come to see me again” makes it a tearjerker that moves you to sobs.
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Gentle RedFukuhara Miho
This is a single by Miho Fukuhara that was used as the theme song for au’s “LISMO” commercial.
The lyrics are written from the perspective of “me,” leaving behind family and hometown to move to Tokyo.
With the line “I love you, and that’s why I’m letting go,” it’s a masterpiece that conveys both love for one’s family and a firm resolve to live strongly while looking toward the future self.
The Toilet GodUemura Kana
Speaking of Kana Uemura, this song became a huge hit and was the talk of the town, wasn’t it? The title is a bit unusual, but the lyrics of “Toilet no Kamisama” (The God of the Toilet) are filled with memories of the time she spent with her grandmother.
It’s a wonderful song that warms your heart with childhood memories and her grandmother’s words, and it might even bring tears to your eyes.
SAD SONG feat. No No Girls FINALISTSchanmina
A special song by Chanmina and the “No No Girls” finalists has moved many to tears with its stirring performance.
The lyrics—filled with the bittersweetness behind happiness and a strong resolve to believe in the future—captivate listeners and make the piece deeply compelling.
Said to be based on Chanmina’s real experiences, it conveys the loneliness of chasing a dream and the importance of bonds with fellow travelers.
Released in January 2025, the song’s performance on THE FIRST TAKE in May of the same year tied in with the audition project and generated great emotion, topping YouTube for 10 days.
If you’re working hard at something, this song is sure to gently nudge you forward.
Don’t miss the chance to experience it.
Never again…BENI
This is a song by BENI themed around heartbreak.
The lyrics look back on everything from meeting a lover and the happy memories to their parting.
Remembering days that can never return, the protagonist’s heartfelt plea—“Don’t leave me behind”—is deeply moving.
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.