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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Tearjerker Songs Recommended for Women (41–50)
What do you want to become?Rozarīna
Facing the true feelings that we’re prone to forget as we repeat our days, “Nani ni Naritakute,” was released in 2020 by singer-songwriter Rozarina, known for her work on numerous anime songs.
It portrays the raw emotions of having dreams and goals and working hard, yet losing sight of what you truly want to do.
The rhythmic vocals carried by the warm tones of an acoustic guitar are sure to soothe a tired heart.
It’s a song filled with a gentle message that tells you it’s okay to let your tears fall sometimes.
Last KissCHIHIRO
This is a song by CHIHIRO about heartbreak, themed around a final kiss.
The lyrics, which sing of a farewell—“The last kiss that ends a love is so gentle it makes you want to love again”—paired with the wistful melody, are deeply moving.
It’s a love song that’s also popular among fans.
RainingCocco
Among Cocco’s songs, which often feature tender and exquisitely delicate lyrics, this particular track feels especially emblematic of her style, with words that evoke the loss of a loved one.
The powerless, wounded child within sings to the dazzling, contradictory sun and clear sky, “I felt like I could go on living.” It’s a curious song that conveys a sense of hope even while mired in the mud.
As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE
A song by DREAMS COME TRUE that was also the theme for the drama “Emergency Room 24 Hours.” After the Great East Japan Earthquake, it drew renewed attention on radio and TV as a message of support for the victims and became a hit again.
Its powerful message and melody—about “standing up again and again”—make it a classic that gives you a push when you’re feeling down.
Tear SongOka Midori
This song portrays the loneliness of city life.
It vividly captures the feelings of a woman standing still as sudden rain begins to fall on her way home from the subway.
Midori Oka’s clear, expansive vocals beautifully express both the somewhat forlorn urban landscape and the woman’s inner world.
Released in February 2024, the track has become a major topic among enka fans.
Listen to it on your subway ride home from work, and it will surely speak to your heart.
It’s a song I especially recommend to those who feel lonely or are lost in life.