Recommended tearjerker songs for women

Gentle RedFukuhara Miho

Miho Fukuhara – Gentle Red

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

Toilet God / Kana Uemura

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.

Never again…BENI

BENI – Never Again…

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

To the Future – Kiroro (Full)

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.

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.

secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE

ZONE “secret base ~What You Gave Me~” MUSIC VIDEO

This is one of ZONE’s signature songs, which became a huge hit as the theme song for the drama Kids War 3.

In recent years, a cover of the same song by another artist was used as an insert song in an anime, bringing it back into the spotlight.

With lyrics about feelings for someone you’ll be separated from due to transferring schools and a heartrending melody, it’s a track that evokes memories of youth and can move you to tears.