“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)
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.
I’ll be by your side.Aoyama Teruma ft. SoulJa
With its looping piano intro and whispery vocals, “Soba ni Iru ne” leaves a lasting impression.
Released in 2008, it’s Thelma Aoyama’s signature track—a heart-wrenching love song that perfectly hits home for the ‘chaku-uta’ generation.
The verses feel like unfiltered thoughts spilling out, and the chorus speaks directly to you, making you think, “Yes, that’s exactly it,” over and over.
It wraps you in the comfort of hearing each other’s voices over the phone and in the vividness of revived memories.
If you’re going through a stretch of missed connections or the anxiety of a long-distance relationship, listening to it will resonate even more deeply and may bring you to tears.
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.
Hide-and-seekYuuri
Although the word “I miss you” never appears in the lyrics, the entire song conveys a yearning to see the one you love.
The pain of that person drifting away and no longer showing themselves is so intense that the singer tries to endure it by likening it to a game of hide-and-seek that will end someday.
The indescribable feelings of suddenly losing someone precious come through with heartbreaking clarity.
While Yuuri isn’t yet a widely known artist, this song has quietly gained popularity, partly because MY FIRST STORY covered it.
Take this opportunity to give it a listen.
The love song won’t stopikimonogakari
A youthful love song by Ikimono-gakari that paints a sweet-and-sour first-love feeling.
It sings of feelings that grow stronger even when apart and a love too deep to put into words.
Imbued with a strong wish to weave a new story together, this piece was released in July 2014.
It was also used in a Calpis Water commercial and resonated with many people.
Recommended for those in long-distance relationships or those separated from someone dear.
Its message of staying connected through song will surely be there for your “I miss you” feelings.
Why not listen together and face the emotions in your heart?
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.
I miss youBEGIN
It’s the debut song by BEGIN, a band from Ishigaki Island in Okinawa, and one of their signature tracks.
It portrays the regret of not being able to honestly express one’s feelings when parting from someone important, and the pain of longing that follows.
The relaxed, gentle sound evokes an image of quietly facing one’s own heart and weeping.
Because it conveys the resolve to speak honestly if given another chance to meet, the song encourages listeners to share their true feelings before they come to bear the same kind of regret.