[Tears Guaranteed] Heartwarming songs I especially want men to hear
When you hear the phrase “a moving song,” what comes to mind?
Stirring lyrics, overwhelming vocal power, a grand sense of world-building—how we’re moved can differ from person to person.
This time, we’ve put together a selection of such emotionally impactful songs.
From universally known hits to lesser-known hidden gems, we’ve picked a wide range, so you might just discover something new.
The musical styles are all over the map, too, so take this opportunity to explore genres you don’t usually listen to!
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[Guaranteed to make you cry] Highly recommended emotional songs men should listen to (71–80)
rootKing Gnu
A heartwarming message song imbued with the wish to be someone of value for a precious person, even if not in the spotlight—like a flower that quietly takes root and begins to bud.
Its beautiful piano and string accompaniment, the gorgeous vocals, and King Gnu’s signature modern rhythmic sensibility are in perfect harmony.
Written as the theme song for the TBS Sunday drama “The Diamond Sleeping in the Sea” airing in October 2024, this piece is a comforting track you’ll want to listen to with someone important, perfect for a relaxed nighttime drive or as soothing background music on a peaceful day off.
SharonOfisharu Higedan Dism
Official HIGE DANDism’s songs are characterized by warm, empathetic lyrics and comfortable melodies.
This work is a mid-tempo rock number that depicts the feelings of a protagonist struggling with growing apart from their family amid busy days.
Released digitally in July 2024, it was selected as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Mountain Doctor.” It is also included on the album “Rejoice,” and is a track packed with the band’s appeal.
It’s a piece that resonates with those juggling the demands of work and family.
If I had been living aloneSUPER BEAVER
Released in June 2020 and known as the theme song for the film “The Footprints of Water” (Mizukami no Flight), this SUPER BEAVER track is a heartwarming song that gently conveys the importance of human connection.
Its lyrics, which depict the joys and frustrations that come from our ties with others, and above all, the encounters with those who become most precious to us, resonate deeply with many listeners.
Marking the band’s notable return to Sony Music Records, the song reached No.
6 on the Oricon Weekly Charts.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you wish to stand by someone you care about, or when you want to cheer on a loved one standing at a crossroads in life.
[Guaranteed Tearjerker] Heartwarming Songs Especially Men Should Hear (81–90)
Instead of goodbyeTUBE × GACKT
This gem of a ballad features a beautiful harmony created by the collaboration between TUBE and GACKT that resonates deeply in the heart.
Their two voices gently sing about the universal themes of encounters and farewells.
The music video stars Yutaka Matsushige and Kenichi Endo, whose wordless drama delivers a profoundly moving performance.
Released in February 2024, the song was first unveiled at the FNS Music Festival in December 2023, touching the hearts of many.
It’s a heartwarming piece I recommend to those who have experienced parting with a loved one or who wish to express their gratitude to someone dear.
Bridge of Gloryyuzu
This song portrays the hardships and setbacks in life, and the journey of overcoming them to grasp hope.
It beautifully expresses the light that awaits beyond tears no one sees and the sweat shed in silence, woven with melodies and words that deeply resonate with listeners.
Released by Yuzu in July 2004, the song was chosen as NHK’s official theme for the Athens Olympics, and, together with the moment the men’s gymnastics team won gold, it became etched in the memories of many.
Loved as a cheer song for everyone striving toward their goals, it continues to offer support: to those taking steady steps toward their dreams and to those confronting the walls before them.
As a piece that accompanies the important moments of life, it delivers a powerful, heartfelt message that truly resonates.
humorKitanitatsuya
A heartwarming, poetic expression woven from kindness and wistfulness gently embraces the longing for a presence to accompany one through a lonely night.
Tatsuya Kitani has expressed through music the profound insight that even if people are not eternal, words can continue to heal the heart forever.
Released in February 2025 as the theme song for the film “Yukite Kaeranu,” the piece beautifully colors, through music, a world set in the Taisho era that portrays the youth and love of three real historical figures.
Its melody, imbued with respect for the power of words and the timelessness of poetry, will resonate with those who wish to touch the subtleties of life and the feelings we hold for others.
single bedSha ran Q
A melodious ballad that poignantly portrays the feelings of a man who, after heartbreak, can’t bring himself to step into a new love.
The single bed etched with memories of his beloved now stands as a symbol of lonely solitude.
The simple, everyday happiness they once shared, and the aching longing for someone who has now become distant, tighten the chest.
Released by Sharam Q in October 1994, this song was used as the ending theme for the anime D·N·A² and is also included on the album “Inferiority Complex.” It’s a song that gently supports those who are trying to move forward while looking back on a past love, and those who have experienced parting with someone dear.