[Tearjerker] From ballads that will make you sob to timeless classics—moving songs that touch the heart
A ballad filled with heartfelt feelings, moving lyrics, and a bittersweet melody.
Music has a mysterious power to stir our hearts and bring us to tears.
In times of hardship, sadness, or when words fail us, songs gently embrace our emotions.
In this article, we’ll introduce tear-jerking, soul-stirring songs that may move you to cry.
You’re sure to find a track that stays close to your heart.
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[Tearjerker] Cry-Your-Eyes-Out Songs That Touch the Heart, from Soul-Stirring Ballads to Timeless Classics (31–40)
plain gold ringKimbra
A hidden gem by Kimbra that crafts a beautiful, new world so avant-garde that calling it neo-pop would be far too modest.
The distinctive chorus loop draws you into a deeper realm, and the vocals—conveying a bewitching side of femininity—rise to something so grand that tears flow naturally.
let’s get it onMarvin Gaye
Among Black music, this is a hidden masterpiece by Marvin Gaye that stands out in the highest echelon.
Its bittersweet, wistful sound and the powerfully delivered lyrics draw you deep into the musical world, leading you to tears in a progression that creates sublime, overwhelming emotion.
kiss of lifeSade
This is a hidden gem by Sade, where a lovely melodic line and her feminine, sexy, and uniquely husky voice weave a beautiful world.
From start to finish, you’ll be captivated by the exquisite melody, so refined that its moving beauty could bring you to tears.
he’s my manThe Supremes
With its wistful guitar riff and slow-tempo track that bring tears in an instant, this masterpiece is distinguished by a structure that makes emotions overflow at the chorus.
Its intense, passionate expression is striking, and the song is remembered as one that cemented its acclaim among devoted music fans around the world.
i tryMacy Gray
This is a hidden gem by Macy Gray, who can master any song with her distinctive husky voice as her weapon.
It captures an inner strength wrapped in a cool yet catchy groove, overflowing with happiness and euphoria, and it’s a tearjerker that makes me feel like I can keep moving forward with determination.