“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 (41–50)
If I can see you in my dreamsichou BOYZ
It’s a song by GING NANG BOYZ that feels like imagining a “what if” scenario about someone you cherish.
The straightforward band sound is striking, conveying a powerful energy like you’re sprinting full throttle through your youth.
Throughout, it paints scenes envisioned within oneself, and together with the powerful sound, you can sense just how intense those feelings are.
It’s a song that depicts honest, unadorned love—you can almost feel the beloved feelings growing so strong they make your chest ache.
to go see (someone) / to go meetaimyon
“Aini Iku no ni” is Aimyong’s 16th single, released on May 22, 2023.
Chosen as the theme song for the drama “Unmet: A Neurosurgeon’s Diary,” it explores memories etched into the heart over the passage of time and their emotional impact.
The track features Aimyong’s signature blend of delicate yet powerful melodies and lyrics that reexamine raw emotions.
It’s a profoundly resonant song that serves as a bridge between past and present.
Even if we’re far apart (feat. WISE)Nishino Kana
Released in 2009 as her fifth single, Kana Nishino’s “Tookutemo.” The song features hip-hop musician WISE and was created after Nishino approached people on the street for a TV program and interviewed a real couple in a long-distance relationship.
It vividly portrays the emotional sway between the anxiety of not being able to meet because of the distance and the overpowering love that surpasses that anxiety.
With feelings of “I really like you” and “I love you,” we want to overcome the uncertainty, don’t we?
catDISH//
This song, one of the signature tracks by the band DISH// fronted by Takumi Kitamura—who’s also active as an actor—tells a story from a male perspective about being unable to let go of a former lover.
The lyrics and music were written by the popular singer-songwriter Aimyon, and her unique viewpoint makes the lyrics both heartbreaking and catchy.
“Even if my ex-girlfriend had turned into a cat, I’d still want to see her again…” If you can relate to the protagonist’s desperate feelings, this song is sure to strike a chord.
If you are with meKG
A love song about a long-distance relationship, sung by “KG,” the solo project of male singer-songwriter KOH.
Even if the distance is so great that you can’t meet right away, it reassures you that your feelings for each other never change—a positive song.
You can reach out anytime by phone or LINE, but deep down you really want to meet in person! It sings honestly about that true feeling.
hanabiQ;indivi+Kiyosaku
Hanabi, created by Q;indivi—formed around music producer Yusuke Tanaka—and Kiyosaku Uezu of MONGOL800, portrays two people watching fireworks together, with lyrics that pledge their love.
The sound, centered on beautiful strings and synth tones, conveys a crystal-clear sincerity.
It’s a bittersweet yet heartwarming ballad that evokes summer nights.
Whether you have someone special by your side right now or not, give it a listen.
WithIkuta Rira
“With,” chosen as the inspiration song for the screen adaptation of Takeshi Kitano’s novel Analog, is performed by Ikuta Rira, the vocalist of YOASOBI, and was released in 2023.
Its lyrics center on the sincere feeling of “wanting to see the one you love,” intertwining with a beautifully expansive, grand melody.
Carried by her clear, transparent vocals, it’s a ballad that evokes everyday moments spent with someone precious.
When love or life isn’t going smoothly, let this song’s message be a source of comfort.