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 Touch the Heart (21–30)
HOWEVERGLAY
This is the 12th single by GLAY, a four-member rock band that represents the J-POP scene of the 1990s and continues to be highly active today.
Chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Ryodatsuai: Abunai Onna” (Stolen Love: Dangerous Woman), it is one of their signature tracks, also known for becoming the band’s first million-selling single.
The lyrics, which evoke the path they’ve walked and a vow for the future, help listeners reaffirm their bonds with loved ones.
Its lyrical melody and arrangement that bring tears to your eyes, along with its straightforward, stirring message, make it a timeless classic.
Unrequited lovemiwa
This is the eighth single by singer-songwriter miwa, who has been energetically active in live houses since her high school days and has gained popularity for her cute vocals and refreshing songs.
Chosen as the ending theme for the music variety show “saku saku,” the track features a beautiful arrangement spotlighting piano and strings, paired with a clear, straightforward vocal delivery that feels soothing.
As the title suggests, the lyrics depict the anxiety and inner conflict of unrequited love, while conveying an unwavering affection at its core—something that likely resonated with many women.
It’s a love song whose aching emotions pierce the heart and bring tears to your eyes.
Snow BlossomNakajima Mika
Yuki no Hana is a classic love song you can’t help but want to listen to in winter.
It’s Mika Nakashima’s 10th single, exuding a cool, mysterious beauty.
In February 2019, a live-action film of the same name inspired by the song was released.
It’s a much-talked-about track that has been covered by various artists not only in Japan but overseas as well.
A tear-jerking masterpiece that lets you feel both the beauty of being in love and the fear of losing it.
Be sure to experience her soul-stirring vocals, squeezed from the depths of her heart!
NAOHY
This song is by HY, a four-member mixture band based in their hometown of Okinawa, who are active both as a band and in producing a natural brand.
It’s included on their fourth indie album, Confidence, and is known for having been written by member Izumi Nakasone based on a friend’s experience.
Even when you know the person won’t return your feelings, you can’t stop how you feel—anyone who’s been in love can understand that pain.
With emotional vocals that gently yet powerfully cradle that hurt, it’s a love song so moving it might bring you to tears.
KanadeSukima Suichi
The second single by Sukima Switch, the musical duo of Takuya Ohashi (vocals, guitar) and Shintaro Tokita (piano, chorus).
It’s their biggest hit and a popular karaoke choice.
It’s also a classic that has influenced many areas, with numerous singers covering it.
The lyrics’ storytelling is excellent, and the song builds toward the end, modulating in the final chorus to heighten the sense of poignancy to a tear-jerking peak.
Be sure to pay attention to Ohashi’s expressive delivery and outstanding vocal ability!
maybeYOASOBI
Released in 2020, this song portrays the raw emotions of a couple facing a breakup.
It captures the cool composure of saying goodbye without tears, alongside the lingering attachment buried deep inside.
The protagonist’s attempt to tell themselves “it can’t be helped” without finding anyone to blame resonates with aching poignancy.
Set to a mid-tempo melody, the lyrics trace the complex feelings of trying to accept the separation while still wishing they could go back to the past.
Included on the album THE BOOK, it reached No.
15 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.
It’s a song that gently accompanies those struggling in a relationship or those who have experienced parting with someone dear.
tear(s)Marushii
A heartrending ballad that vividly recalls days spent with a former lover under the summer sky.
Released by Marcy in August 2025, it’s a breakup song and their first ballad to be delivered for the summer, despite their history of producing many uptempo summer numbers.
The story begins with memories at a seaside park and is written entirely in the past tense, conveying the lingering attachment and pain of a love that can never return.
The way it retraces the past, as if touching memories, portrays the lingering afterglow of feelings that remain even after a breakup.
It’s a song that gently stays by your side when you’ve experienced a farewell with someone important or when you want to cry your heart out and set your feelings free.