“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 While You Can’t Meet (21–30)
People of the pastHY
The ballad included on HY’s album “GLOCAL,” released in February 2014, is a moving piece that portrays the pain of heartbreak and attachment to the past.
Izumi Nakasone’s poignant vocals beautifully express the feelings of a protagonist who idealizes a ended romance yet can’t move forward.
The song’s appeal lies in its raw depiction of emotions, such as parting from a lover with whom they once vowed to be together forever, and the sense of loss upon learning of the other person’s new happiness.
It’s a recommended track for those whose heartbreak hasn’t healed and who can’t take a step into a new love.
Listening to this song while reflecting on a past relationship might give you the courage to face forward.
balladKetsumeishi
Unlike typical Ketsumeishi tracks known for their light, upbeat rap woven throughout, “Ballad” is a mature love song sung with aching emotion, minimizing the rap sections.
It portrays a heartbreaking farewell from a male perspective: a room still holding the scent of a lover who will likely never return, and city views that vividly bring back memories of joyful dates.
For anyone who has endured the pain of recalling an old flame with a sigh, this song is full of moments you can relate to.
Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai
Known as a signature song by Kami wa Saikoro wo Furanai, this piece is a gem of a love song that portrays aching feelings of love and lingering attachment.
Its poignant lyrics and beautiful melody resonate deeply with anyone who has experienced heartbreak or parting.
Sparked by buzz on TikTok, it reached No.
64 on the Billboard JAPAN Streaming Songs chart in April 2020, and the lyric video later surpassed 10 million views on YouTube, garnering widespread empathy from listeners.
If you’re feeling the loneliness of being unable to see someone important to you, this is a song you should definitely listen to.
If only I could remain at zeroOfisharu Higedan Dism
A ballad by Official HIGE DANDism, known for their many love songs, that exudes a romantic atmosphere.
If you take a close look at the lyrics, they depict a couple in a long-distance relationship who can only meet on weekends.
The title “If We Could Stay at Zero” expresses the wish to make the number of days they can’t meet—like “how many days until we can see each other” or “how many days we can’t”—zero, in other words, the longing to “always be together.” It’s a highly recommended song for couples who care deeply for each other.
A single miracle among seven billionACE COLLECTION
“A Miracle One in Seven Billion” by ACE COLLECTION, a four-piece rock band formed in 2017.
This song also served as the theme for the AbemaTV drama “In a World Where Only I Am 17.” When you’re in love, you sometimes catch yourself thinking, “What if I had never met this person…?” This song sings about that miraculous encounter, and with that in mind, the longing and the feeling of love swell even more.
It’s a love song from a male perspective, but it’s a heartrending track that women will surely relate to as well.
Swelling Feelings -M.edit-CHiCO with HoneyWorks
This song by CHiCO with HoneyWorks expresses the regret of not being able to convey words to someone important.
It was also used as an insert song in the film “Principal: Am I a Heroine Who Is in Love?” It starts with a quiet sound emphasizing piano and strings, then gradually becomes grander as the band joins in, conveying the feeling of emotions becoming impossible to contain.
The way it portrays the confusion over newly born feelings and the pain of not knowing where to direct them makes it a song that resonates deeply.
selfish; self-indulgent; willfulYuika
This bittersweet song portrays the turmoil of love.
Released on June 14, 2024, it delicately expresses the loneliness of time apart, possessiveness, and unwavering devotion.
The straightforward wish of “I want to see you” resonates in the heart alongside the sound of the guitar.
YUIKA’s transparent vocals also beautifully capture the sense of distance in a long-distance relationship.
Perfect for those living apart from their partner—you’re sure to find moments you can relate to.