“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 (51–60)
I am here.Yamazaki Masayoshi
Masayoshi Yamazaki is a singer-songwriter who has been active since the 1990s.
His 1998 release “Boku wa Koko ni Iru” is known as one of his signature songs.
Carried by the warm tones of an acoustic guitar, it expresses honest feelings toward a loved one.
The bittersweet yet heartwarming lyrics evoke a somewhat nostalgic scene and offer a sense of comfort.
The track is filled with the charm of its soft, gentle atmosphere.
It tenderly embraces the loneliness of not being able to see a lover or someone you care about.
misfortuneren
In an era where many artists thrive mainly on social media, Ren stands out—one head above the rest, no, more like ten.
He’s a singer-songwriter who represents Gen Z and is especially popular among younger listeners.
His song “Fushiawase” features lyrics with an exceptional level of relatability that will surely capture your heart.
Lines that layer lingering attachment with aching sadness—like “If I don’t tell myself I’m actually relieved you’re gone, I can’t go on”—are exquisite.
It’s a track that will undoubtedly pull you deeper into Ren’s world, leaving you wanting more and more.
Be sure to check it out!
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.
Sky in my heartLittle Glee Monster
Little Glee Monster is always powerful, and their vocals give us energy and courage.
Their song “Kokoro ni Sora” (Sky in My Heart) was written as the theme for the NHK Hokkaido regional drama “Haru no Tsubasa” (Wings of Spring), with lyrics and music by singer-songwriter Yuuri, known for hits like “Dry Flower.” When you look up at the endlessly stretching sky, it makes you feel sentimental, as if “this sky connects to the person far away.” It’s a song that lets you keenly feel that sense of connection and the belief that you’ll meet again someday.
[I Want to See You] Love songs that make you cry when you listen to them while you can’t meet (61–70)
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.
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.
I want to see you, but I can’t.S.A.D Force
When I listen to it when we can’t meet, I end up in tears…
Even from the title, you can already feel the tears coming—this song, “I Want to See You but I Can’t,” is by Osaka-born artist S.A.D Force and is especially popular among younger listeners.
The vocals tug at your heart, hitting you right where you’re vulnerable…
This song expresses feelings for someone you broke up with but still love, someone you can’t forget, and if you’ve been through a similar kind of love, you’ll definitely end up bawling your eyes out.