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“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.

[I Want to See You] Love Songs That Make You Cry When You Listen While You Can't Meet (51–60)

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.

KEI
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Spring, Summer, Autumn, Wintersumika

This song delicately portrays the longing to see someone through the changing seasons.

Its gentle vocals and melody tenderly embrace feelings for someone dear.

Released in August 2018 as the ending theme for the animated feature film “I Want to Eat Your Pancreas,” it garnered significant attention for its seamless harmony with the film’s world.

When you think of someone far away, this piece accompanies the emotions that deepen with each passing season.

It’s perfect for listening alone or sharing with someone special—sure to become a song that resonates in your heart.

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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.

sasashina
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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.

mutō
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[I Want to See You] Love songs that make you cry when you listen to them while you can’t meet (61–70)

Dear daysHirai Ken

Ken Hirai 'Dear Beloved Days' MUSIC VIDEO
Dear daysHirai Ken

“Beloved Days” portrays the feeling that one’s love for a cherished person never changes, no matter how much time passes.

Singer-songwriter Ken Hirai released it in 2011.

The song expresses the aching desire to see a loved one at the moment of parting.

You can feel the emotion through the sound centered on his warm, heartfelt vocals.

Set against the beautiful tones of strings and synths, this ballad resonates with straightforward affection.

Let yourself be soothed by a track that gently stays close to your sense of helplessness.

mutō
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The love song won’t stopikimonogakari

Ikimonogakari “Love Songs Won’t Stop” Music Video
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?

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Little StarOku Hanako

Beyond her beautiful voice, many women probably find themselves moved and relatable to Oku Hanako’s love songs with their heartrending lyrics.

The song “Chiisana Hoshi” (A Small Star) is a poignant love song that was released in 2006 with new arrangements from her indie days.

The anxiety of not knowing how the other person feels, and the way long distance or busy schedules keep you from meeting and only intensify that anxiety—many listeners will surely feel these emotions as if they were their own and be brought to tears.

It’s also a song that will undoubtedly resonate with those who have experienced heartbreak.

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