A tear-jerking love song that gently stays by your heart
Tears are inseparable from romance.
There are sad tears shed after heartbreak or from the pain of an unrequited love.
There are joyful tears when love comes true or when a wedding is decided and your heart is full of happiness.
In this article, we introduce moving love songs that stay close to all those different kinds of tears tied to romance.
We’ve gathered a variety of tracks—songs that will cry with you through sorrowful love, and songs that will make you savor your happiness so much it brings you to tears.
You’re sure to find a track that stirs your heart.
Listen to these tear-jerking love songs to heal your wounds or to fill yourself with warmth.
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Tear-Jerking Love Songs That Speak to the Heart (11–20)
Goodbye to You… feat. SpontaniaTiara
This is Tiara’s major-label debut single, released in September 2009.
Featuring the hip-hop unit Spontania, the song portrays the ache of a breakup from both male and female perspectives.
It reflects the pain of a heartbreak Tiara actually experienced during production, vividly expressing the torment of having to part precisely because you love someone, and the lingering attachment that just won’t fade.
No matter how far apart you are, tender memories remain in your heart, and even after saying goodbye, the feelings can’t be severed.
On nights when you fervently wish you could start over, listen with your tears—her trembling voice will gently nudge you toward taking that first step toward reconciliation.
AitaiKato Miria
A song by singer-songwriter Miliyah Kato, who began writing lyrics at the age of ten and made her major-label debut as a first-year high school student.
It’s the lead track from her 4th album, Ring, and was used as an insert song in the film Villain.
The lyrics, which portray the turmoil of loving someone who already has a partner and the reality that such love will never come to fruition, convey a heartfelt cry so vivid that even those without similar experiences can picture the scenes.
It’s a tear-jerking love song whose edge voice and piano tones amplify the heartbreak and stir the soul.
Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is known for their bright, pop-leaning songs, but this track—featuring Sonoko Inoue as a guest vocalist—unfolds into a sweeping ballad that portrays a fleeting summer romance.
The lyrics, filled with deep mutual feelings yet foreshadowing an inevitable end, are heartbreakingly beautiful, almost to the point of tightening your chest.
Written as an insert song for the film “Ao-Natsu: Kimi ni Koi Shita 30-Nichi” and included on the single “Ao to Natsu,” released in August 2018, this piece is also a staple duet sung by a man and a woman.
Why not try blending your voices with someone special?
Love WindIkuta Rira
This piece was written as the theme song for ABEMA’s romance reality show “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita: New Zealand Edition.” Created in April 2025 by Lila Ikuta, who is also active as the vocalist of the musical duo YOASOBI, it marks the third time she has provided a theme song for the series.
The song portrays someone hesitantly stepping forward—despite the confusion of falling in love and a timid heart shaped by past wounds—guided by sincere feelings.
Its fresh guitar sound, like the arrival of spring, gently embraces a wavering heart.
With Ikuta’s clear, translucent vocals that resonate deeply, it feels like the perfect number for the beginning of a new romance.
Love songMarushii
This ballad gently soaks into the heart, honoring the simple act of saying “I love you” straight, carried by the warm tones of piano and strings.
Sung in Yukyo Yoshida’s tender voice, it weaves everyday happiness and honest, down-to-earth feelings that once felt too embarrassing to say.
For anyone who wishes they could go back and be truthful this time, it will likely resonate deeply.
Featured on the album “Candle,” released in November 2023, this song spent eight consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the newcomer chart.
It’s a comforting masterpiece for everyone who, while remembering the days with someone precious they only recognized after losing, hopes to tie the red string of fate once again.
balladKetsumeishi
Ketsumeishi’s 21st single, which also drew attention for marking their first appearance on the Kouhaku Uta Gassen on New Year’s Eve 2021.
True to its title, “Ballad” is a genuinely earnest ballad for Ketsumeishi.
It’s notable for having very little rap—apparently a first for them.
The wistful melody and the vocals, delivered with a heartfelt, lingering touch, make it a moving masterpiece.
The lyrics, written from a male perspective, recount memories with a lover after their breakup—well worth paying attention to.
Recommended for those who have gone through a painful separation or want to quietly sink into their feelings.
Tear-Jerking Love Songs That Touch the Heart (21–30)
Merry XmasBoA
This is the 15th single by BoA, a pioneering K-POP artist who debuted as a trailblazer and continues to perform on the global stage.
The song was used in a commercial for Toshiba’s “au CDMA 1X WIN W21T.” As the title suggests, its clear, shimmering arrangement evokes Christmas and lingers in your ears.
The straightforward lyrics paint vivid scenes, and many listeners may feel parts of the story overlap with their own experiences.
It’s a Christmas song that brings joyful tears, with a beautiful melody that resonates all the more deeply in the winter season.