“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)
Night sky.miwa feat. haji→
The heartrending love song “Yozora,” passionately sung by miwa.
The track is structured as a duet: miwa sings the female part, while the male part is performed by Hazi→, a popular singer-songwriter from Sendai.
The song portrays two people who love each other yet keep missing each other’s feelings and can’t make it work.
Its lyrics are likely to resonate with those who chose to part ways for each other’s sake or who are experiencing an unrequited love.
It’s a love song you’ll want to listen to while gazing at the night sky and thinking of the one you love.
aspiration; longing; ardent desireFukuyama Masaharu
Created as the theme song for a film set in Japan during wartime, this piece portrays a timeless, pure love.
It’s a ballad that celebrates the joy of living, reportedly written by Masaharu Fukuyama after he watched the completed film.
With gentle yet powerful lyrics, it sings of the courage to trust the path you’ve chosen amid changing times, and the importance of the connections you make.
Released digitally as a single in December 2023, it became a major hit, reaching No.
1 in 19 categories on its first day.
It’s a heartfelt recommendation for anyone feeling the loneliness of being unable to see someone dear.
I miss youAdo
A song that supports you through the painful time of not being able to see the one you love: “Aitakute.” This track was released in 2021 by singer Ado, known for hits like “Usseewa.” Featured as an insert song in the film Kaguya-sama: Love Is War – Final, it stands out with a rock sound marked by dynamic arrangements.
Her soulful vocals bring the heartrending lyrics straight to the heart.
It’s a warm rock ballad to keep you company until you can meet the person you love again.
I miss you so much and want to see you.Nishino Kana
A heartbreaking love song about a woman’s feelings, Kana Nishino’s “Aitakute Aitakute” (“I Miss You, I Miss You”).
One of Nishino’s signature songs and especially popular among women, its relatable lyrics have long captivated women’s hearts.
It’s said that when Kana Nishino writes lyrics, she even conducts surveys to pinpoint relatable moments and build her lyrics around them.
Be sure to savor the relatable words of Kana Nishino through this song.
Dear…Nishino Kana
I always want to see you, but it just isn’t possible… I only want to be together, yet I can’t be selfish! In times like that, the song I want you to listen to is “Dear…” by Kana Nishino, the queen of love songs.
It’s a love song that sings about compassion—the idea that even if you can’t see each other, as long as you hold on to your feelings for the other person, you can grit your teeth and get through it.
If you’re feeling a little lonely until the next time you can see the one you love, let yourself be soothed by Kana Nishino’s gentle, heartfelt voice.
Zutto (feat. HAN-KUN & TEE)SPICY CHOCOLATE
Released in 2013, this exquisite love song became a hot topic, topping various digital charts day after day.
It’s a collaboration between HAN-KUN of Shonan no Kaze and singer-songwriter TEE.
The song portrays, over the passage of time, the loneliness of being apart and the growing tenderness for a girlfriend during that separation.
Anyone who has experienced a long-distance relationship will instantly recognize this pain.
It might even make you want to reach out to your partner right away.
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.