“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 during times you can’t meet (71–80)
Even If We Can’t Meet (feat. Kana Nishino)WISE
Hip-hop musician WISE has teamed up with Kana Nishino! Their duet “Aenakutemo feat.
Kana Nishino” unfolds like a conversation between lovers.
The two, who seem to be in a long-distance relationship, can’t meet now, but it’s an upbeat “I miss you” song about believing in a future where they’ll spend their days together and getting through this time.
When you can’t meet, anxiety builds and loneliness can feel overwhelming, but those moments also teach you how precious you are to each other.
I miss youHayashibe Satoshi
Tomofumi Hayashibe, who made his debut thanks to an audition show, released his first single “Aitai.” It’s a ballad that expresses feelings for a precious person one can no longer meet.
Since the specific situation isn’t clearly stated, it’s a song that’s easy to relate to your own experiences.
Also pay attention to his conversational singing style and high-tone voice.
The sound itself is soothing.
And if you like it, there are multiple versions available, so try comparing them.
I miss you.UVERworld
A heart-stirring ballad that delicately portrays the profound sense of loss and regret after losing a loved one.
Released by UVERworld in September 2008, the song expresses powerful feelings and loneliness toward a former lover, wrapped in a gentle melody.
It is included on the album “AwakEVE,” and its music video set at Shibuya’s scramble crossing is also memorable.
A tender masterpiece that offers comfort to those who have lost someone important or are trying to overcome a breakup.
Always.haji→
This is a gem of a love song that captures both the heartache and tenderness of a long-distance relationship.
Released in April 2012, it’s one of Hazi→’s signature tracks.
Listeners resonate with the lyrics that pledge unwavering love despite the distance.
The simple words, “Let’s be together forever,” carry a hopeful promise for the future.
It’s a perfect song not only for those in long-distance relationships, but also for moments when you want to reaffirm your feelings for someone special.
Be warned—it might make you want to see them right away.
AzaleaYonezu Kenshi
A gem-like ballad by Kenshi Yonezu, written as the theme song for the Netflix drama “The Sequel to Goodbye.” Delicately portraying the sorrow of losing someone dear and the unwavering love that remains, the piece blends crystalline piano tones with electronic sounds into a beautiful track.
Released digitally in November 2024, it expresses the drama’s central theme of “the inheritance of memory”—starring Kasumi Arimura and Kentaro Sakaguchi—through striking metaphors such as a flower grown from a cutting and photographs one cannot throw away.
It is a song that gently stays close to the hearts of those who have lost a loved one or carry deep feelings for someone important.