[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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[Tearjerker Guaranteed] Heartwarming songs we especially want men to hear (41–50)
forever; for good; indefinitelyGReeeeN
A ballad layered with memories of lovers and infused with vows for the future.
With a lovely melody and heartwarming lyrics, it gently portrays days spent with someone dear.
Included on GReeeeN’s album “Shio, Kosho,” it has captured many hearts since its release in June 2009.
Focusing on the happiness found in everyday life, it tells a story of pledging eternal love through cherished photographs, and is also beloved as wedding background music.
Embracing the feelings of those in love and brimming with hope for the future, this work is recommended for moments when you want to reaffirm the bond with someone special.
Hide-and-seekYuuri
A poignant ballad that likens a breakup with a live-in lover to the children’s game of hide-and-seek.
Through images of a tumbler left behind and a messy room, it vividly portrays a man’s heart steeped in emptiness and loneliness.
Yuuri’s delicate vocals, paired with a simple, guitar-centered arrangement, superbly convey the pain of heartbreak.
Released in December 2019, the recording was supervised by Hiro of MY FIRST STORY.
The music video, directed by Elizabeth Miyaji and featuring actress Yuu Kinoyama, further deepens the work’s world.
It is a gem of a love song that closely resonates with those who have just experienced a breakup or who still harbor longing for someone dear.
I LOVE YOUChris Hart
An inspiring ballad by Chris Hart, an artist beloved across generations for his universally acclaimed, exceptional vocal prowess and overwhelming high-tone voice.
It’s a classic that earnestly conveys feelings for a precious person you can no longer meet.
FlowerORANGE RANGE
A massively popular hit by ORANGE RANGE, an artist known for powerful vocals and straightforward emotions that resonate with listeners.
The lyrics, which tell of the miracle of meeting one’s destined person, have moved many listeners.
One million “I love you”sRake
A smash-hit ballad by Rake, an artist whose clear, high-toned voice that resonates endlessly and gentle singing have continued to be loved across generations.
It’s a moving song that conveys a love so great it can’t be fully expressed in words, written with heartfelt directness.
Lion HeartSMAP
A smash hit by SMAP, one of Japan’s most iconic idol groups, featuring a friendly, instantly captivating melody.
It’s an emotional ballad that expresses a strong resolve to keep protecting the person you love from now on and forever.
GuildBUMP OF CHICKEN
A masterpiece that deeply questions the meaning of life and one’s own worth has been making waves.
The ballad released by BUMP OF CHICKEN in November 2006 is a work that expresses the self by likening life to a “job.” Its meticulously crafted guitar riffs and delicate vocals weave a melody that gently stays with the listener, evoking profound empathy.
The piece was also developed as a puppet-theater DVD, with band members serving as voice actors, expanding its world beyond music.
This is a song especially for those searching for what it means to live true to themselves, or for anyone feeling worn out by daily life.