[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.
SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism
This song gives the impression of a moving, listenable ballad.
To sing it with a beautiful, breathy tone like vocalist Fujiwara’s, lung capacity, diaphragmatic breathing, and bodily awareness are all important.
You might think, “There’s so much to keep in mind…,” but don’t worry! First, when you sing, make sure to really listen to the backing drums.
If you sing in sync with the drum accents, it becomes easier to keep the rhythm and to hit the high notes.
By the way, even my female students struggled with this song, saying, “It’s so high!”—I think the key is how you produce the sound.
If you sing with the image of resonating in the back of your head, the overall feel becomes softer, bringing you closer to Fujiwara’s gentle tone.
There are also soaring long tones, so try finding the placement where you can produce them comfortably and sing from there.
more than anyoneBE:FIRST
A poignant longing wrapped in kindness strikes the heart in this ballad by BE:FIRST.
While yearning for closeness with a loved one, the vivid lyrics portray a man’s struggle to keep his distance because of mental illness, along with the feelings that remain unchanged.
The richly expressive vocals of all the members and the melody beautifully color the story’s world.
Included on the single “Spacecraft / Sailing,” released on February 5, 2025, the song was also selected as the theme for the film “Hold Me Tighter Than Anyone,” which premiered that February.
This piece invites deep reflection on the meaning of continuing to care for someone important and on human connection.
It is recommended for those wrestling with feelings for someone they love, or for anyone seeking a touching ballad that resonates with the heart.
Goodbyeofukōsu
This is a pure love ballad that poignantly portrays the end of a romance, released as an Off Course single in December 1979.
With Kazumasa Oda’s warm yet translucent vocals and a heart-stirring melody, the song richly conveys the sorrow of parting.
Its gentle, relatable lyrics—about a first heartbreak or a bittersweet farewell to someone dear—have made it a beloved classic that quietly resonates with listeners.
It was also featured as an insert song in the first season of the TBS drama “Mr.
Kinpachi in Class 3B” and later included on the album “SELECTION 1978-81.” As a song that stands by you through the poignant end of love that comes with winter’s chill, it’s especially recommended for those facing a farewell with someone important.
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.