“I Want to See You”: A love song that makes you cry when you listen to it while you can’t meet
We’ve put together a collection of songs overflowing with “I miss you,” perfect for someone you like, an ex you’ve broken up with, or a partner in a long-distance relationship.
They’re all tear-jerking tracks that stay close to a aching heart, so you’re sure to find a song that resonates with your feelings.
Listening to sentimental music when you’re lonely might seem like it will only make things harder, but letting yourself sink into the sadness with a song can help you sort out your emotions and maybe even look forward again.
Find the tracks that speak to your heart, and take your time listening to your inner voice about what you want to do with that “I want to see you” feeling inside you.
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[I Want to See You] Love songs that make you cry when you listen to them while you can’t meet (61–70)
I want to see you.iri
Aitaiwa begins with a delicate arpeggio.
This ballad by the up-and-coming female singer iri pours out an unending feeling of “I miss you.” There are times when feelings you couldn’t express while you were together become easier to acknowledge honestly once you’re apart and looking back on your memories.
On lonely nights—whether you can’t meet someone you both still care for due to some circumstance, or you’ve broken up with a beloved partner and can no longer see them—this song gently stays by your side.
I got a boyfriend/girlfriend.My Hair is Bad
A song that captures a man’s lingering feelings: “Koi-bito ga Dekitanda” (“I Got a Girlfriend”).
It’s a track included on My Hair is Bad’s 2016 full album “woman’s.” What really grabs you about this song is how, even though the lyrics say, “I’ve got a new girlfriend, so we can’t meet anymore,” his uncontrollable feelings for his ex-girlfriend seep through.
The portrayal of his current girlfriend as the complete opposite of his ex—this itself is the embodiment of lingering attachment.
It’s a love song that will pierce the hearts of those who can’t forget their former lover and are hurting because of it.
I want to see you.sawada chikako
Aitai is a song that captures the heart-wrenching feeling of thinking about a loved one you can no longer see.
Released in 1990 by singer Chikaco Sawada, it’s the track that brought her name into the spotlight.
The lyrics express the emotions of someone whose lover, with whom they had been together since their school days, suddenly disappears.
The chorus, which evokes scenes from their dates, resonates across generations.
Carried by a gentle, airy melody, her clear, translucent voice shines through.
Give it a listen and let the sound comfort your helpless loneliness and anxiety.
planetariumOtsuka Ai
Ai Otsuka’s “Planetarium” struck a chord with many women.
It’s a love song that earnestly wishes to see a lover who can never be met again.
Even among Ai Otsuka’s many releases of love songs, this is a supreme ballad.
Many listeners were moved to tears by the scenes that overlay memories of a lost lover with the starry sky.
Beyond the loneliness, you can sense a touching resolve to become stronger by thinking of the lover who lives on in memory.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on a summer night while reminiscing about past romances.
long-distance relationshipRADWIMPS
A moving song that captures the bittersweetness of a long-distance relationship.
It’s included on the album “RADWIMPS 4 ~Okazu no Gohan~,” released in December 2006.
The lyrics portray the bond between two people who remain strongly connected despite the distance, as well as the deepening loneliness that grows the longer they’re apart.
RADWIMPS’ characteristically delicate melodies and Yojiro Noda’s emotionally rich vocals resonate deeply with listeners.
It’s a perfect track for those living away from someone special or in a long-distance relationship.
How about listening to this song while reflecting on your feelings for that person?
Love Letter: Always Wanting to See YouSonar Pocket
A love song that strikes a chord with both the unrequited and the mutually in love: “Love Letter ~Always Wanting to See You~.” It’s performed by Sonar Pocket, a three-man male group.
Their name is said to come from their wish to deliver songs that stay close to the heart.
It’s precisely because of who they are that such a straightforward love song was born.
The overflowing feelings for a loved one are written like a love letter and delivered by vocalist ko-dai with a fragile, beautiful voice.
When your longing to see that special someone becomes irresistible, be sure to give it a listen.
I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci
This song, which became a hot topic on YouTube and social media for being “so relatable,” is a signature, heart-wrenching track by the rock band wacci.
The lyrics, told from a woman’s perspective, read like she’s informing her ex-boyfriend that she has someone new.
Yet you can keenly feel how much she still longs for him.
Many listeners are moved by the way she can’t be honest with herself, even as her desire to see him overflows.
If you’re in a similar situation, give it a listen.
