[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 Tearjerker] Heartwarming Songs Especially Men Should Hear (81–90)
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.
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.
Sake, Tears, Men, and WomenKawashima Eigo
This is a socially conscious masterpiece that portrays the subtle miscommunications between men and women and the nuances of emotional expression with deep insight.
It warmly observes how men open up through drinking and women through tears, each revealing their inner feelings.
Born from impressions Eigo Kawashima had at age 18 during a family memorial gathering, the song was included on the November 1975 album “Jinrui” (Humanity) and released as a single in June 1976.
Also known as the jingle for the sake brand Kizakura, it became a major hit, reaching No.
9 on the Oricon weekly chart.
It is a gem I recommend to anyone who wants to face their heart honestly when confronted with life’s sorrow and poignancy.
countrysideTamaki Kōji
This is a gem of a masterpiece by Koji Tamaki, depicting people who, while facing the weaknesses and conflicts hidden within, live with strength.
The song richly portrays life as it is: a solitary soul kicking a stone, eyes gazing at the night sky in prayer, and an oil-stained back fallen silent.
Its melody gently teaches the importance of not overreaching, but simply taking one step at a time and steadily doing what you can.
Released in July 1996, the song was used as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Coach” and became a major hit, reaching No.
2 on the Oricon charts.
It’s a track I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who feels lost or anxious in daily life, or who is searching for a way of living that is true to themselves.
periodIshizaki Hyuui
Woven with a gentle singing voice, this spring ballad is a gem that depicts the delicate emotions where hope and farewell intersect.
While carrying the loss of heartbreak, the wavering resolve to take a new step forward is expressed in delicate words.
Huwie Ishizaki’s tender vocals and skillful word choice resonate deeply with listeners.
The song is included on the album “Huwie Best,” released in March 2018, and its music video—featuring actor Masaki Suda—became a hot topic.
It’s a track that stays close to those who feel both excitement and anxiety during the season of change that comes with spring and the start of a new life.
It gently embraces the hearts of those striving to overcome the pain of a broken heart and move forward.