A tear-jerking love song that gently stays by your heart

A Naked Heartaimyon

Aimyon – Naked Heart [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

I think many people love the songs sung by the popular singer-songwriter Aimyon because her unadorned words pierce the heart.

This work is a ballad that gently stays close to a heart that has become timid about love.

Feeling lonely and wondering if you’ll always be alone, or envying someone who seems happy… It sings of the earnest desire to be loved by someone just as you are, without hiding those feelings.

The song was released in June 2020 as her 10th single and became a hot topic as the theme song for the drama “My Housekeeper Nagisa-san.” With a characteristically Aimyon, slightly nostalgic melody, it will gently embrace the pain of your struggles in love and make you feel like you can try again.

Like the beginningRen

[PLANJ] ORIGINAL: 'Like the Beginning' – REN

This is a solo ballad written by REN of the global boy group JO1.

Set for release in July 2025, it’s his fourth solo track.

With a delicate vocal delivery, it captures the unease toward kindness that’s become routine and the premonition of a relationship’s end.

You can clearly feel the protagonist’s poignant resolve in lines like, “This way will be better for both of us.” It’s a song that will sink deep into your heart when you’re struggling with a cherished relationship or quietly reflecting on a breakup at night.

LOVE Tear-ColoredMatsuura Aya

Aya Matsuura “LOVE Namidairo” Music Video

A classic love song that irresistibly captures missed connections and aching tenderness through exchanges over cell phone emails.

The anxiety of no reply, the frustration of feelings not getting through, and emotions overflowing—set against the backdrop of the flip-phone era, it delicately portrays the subtle emotional swings of a girl in love.

The melody crafted by Tsunku perfectly weaves brightness with poignancy, and Matsuura’s transparent voice—she was just 15 at the time—pierces the heart.

Released in September 2001, the single reached No.

3 on the Oricon weekly chart, and at year’s end she took on the major role of opening act in her first appearance at the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.

When you want to shed tears over love’s fragility, give it a listen.

heart notesSuzuki Airi

Airi Suzuki “heart notes” (Music Video) Special Theatrical Version - Kaguya-sama: Love Is War –The First Kiss That Never Ends– Ending Theme

A heartrending ballad that captures the irreplaceable beauty of everyday life that seems to last forever.

Performed by Airi Suzuki, who has flourished as a solo artist after her time in Hello! Project, the song was released digitally in December 2022.

It was selected as the ending theme for the special theatrical edition Kaguya-sama: Love Is War -The First Kiss That Never Ends-, released on CD in March 2023, and later included on the album 28/29.

The evolving feelings of two people who can’t quite be honest with each other are traced like entries in a notebook, expressed through meg rock’s poetic lyrics and Katsuhiko Sugiyama’s beautiful string arrangement.

A perfect listen for when you want to reevaluate your relationship with someone important.

Aomori ElegyHonma Aine

Aine Honma new song 'Aomori Lament' MUSIC VIDEO released on 2024.1.24

Set against the harsh winter landscape of Aomori, this lyrical piece poignantly sings of a lost love.

The scene-setting that begins at a snow-covered northern station further heightens the feelings for a former lover.

Aine Honma’s vocals, blending traditional folk song and enka, beautifully convey the heartrending story.

Released by King Records in January 2024, this work marks Honma’s first single since transferring to the label.

The music video, filmed in Sotogahama, Aomori Prefecture, has also been a hot topic.

It’s the perfect song for those living away from their hometown or seeking to heal the pain of heartbreak—an intimate track you’ll want to hear on a quiet winter night.

Love sicknessaiko

Love sickness

This song sings of a searing pain that burns the chest as the flames of love blaze higher, as if being consumed by an illness.

It’s the opening number of Aiko’s 2000 album “Under the Cherry Tree.” The lyrics put into words raw emotions—feelings so intense you cry in silence, a body changing through a fateful encounter.

For anyone burdened by the agony of loving someone too much, a mix of dependence and longing, this track will surely strike a chord.

Masanori Shimada’s arrangement, with piano and guitar intertwining, makes the poignancy all the more vivid.

your songShimizu Shota

Shota Shimizu “your song” from SHOTA SHIMIZU LIVE TOUR “HOPE” [For J-LOD live2]

“Because you’re here, I can shine.” It’s a warm ballad that sings gratitude to a beloved person.

The song is by Shota Shimizu, a singer-songwriter from Osaka Prefecture, and is included on his fourth album, “Naturally,” released in March 2012.

The gentle piano melody and soulful vocals convey a straightforward feeling that one’s world begins to shine thanks to someone special.

This track seems to carry a message that being loved can change who you are, nurturing a sense of self-worth.

On nights when you long to be loved, try listening while picturing the face of the person who supports you.