Beautiful tear-jerking songs / songs that make you cry your eyes out

[Yutori Generation] Songs that move men’s hearts. Tear-jerking tracks and deeply emotional songs that bring real tears.

Music writer / guitarist / Certified web writing practitionerHoshino Takashi
Drawing on over 30 years of experience with guitars and bands since my high school days, I specialize in music-related articles and have handled many feature pieces to date. While my tastes lean toward genres like hard rock and heavy metal since I first picked up the guitar, I make a point of listening to a wide range of styles, both Japanese and Western, on a daily basis. I began working as a freelance writer in 2018. I hold a Web Writing Practical Certification, and in addition to writing, I’m also studying video editing. In my private life, I’m raising an elementary school child and stay active while supporting their extracurriculars, such as parkour and dance.

There are actually many songs that deeply resonate with men of the Yutori generation.

In the past and even now, when struggling with work or relationships, many people have found themselves in tears listening to these tracks.

These beloved songs, which draw countless voices of empathy from listeners, sync with the shared memories and experiences unique to the same generation, making them all the more moving.

In this article, we’ll introduce heartwarming songs that stand by men of the Yutori generation—sometimes even bringing them to tears.

You’re sure to find a song that strikes a chord with your heart.

[Yutori Generation] Songs That Move Men to Tears: Cry-Worthy Tracks and Deeply Moving Anthems (11–20)

LemonYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Lemon

LemonYonezu Kenshi

This song portrays feelings for a loved one who has been lost, likening them to the bitterness of a lemon.

Its lyrics, where the pain of never meeting again intersects with the warm memories that still remain in the heart, strike listeners deeply.

Kenshi Yonezu created it based on his own experience of losing his grandfather, and that earnest emotion permeates the entire piece.

Released in March 2018 as the theme song for the drama “Unnatural,” it spent a total of seven weeks at No.

1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.

At the 69th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, he performed it via live broadcast from his hometown in Tokushima Prefecture, moving many viewers to tears.

It is a quiet companion for those who have lost someone precious or who wish to face the farewells that inevitably come someday.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced a number of timeless songs that resonate deeply—even for men of the “Yutori generation.” Perhaps the feelings and stories embedded in each piece struck a chord with you. Sometimes shedding tears helps you sort out your emotions and find the courage to take a new step forward. I hope you discover one song among these that stays close to your heart.