Masterpieces with the theme of “tears.” A roundup of moving tracks that tug at the heartstrings.
Songs themed around tears—what timeless classics come to your mind? Lyrics that ache and seep into the heart, melodies that make your chest tighten every time you listen, sounds that inevitably bring a loved one to mind.
Music has the power to stir emotions that words alone can’t fully convey.
In this article, we’ll introduce various tracks that depict different kinds of “tears,” along with their lyrical themes and the stories they carry.
When you want to be moved, or when you want to let the tears flow and free your heart, give these songs a listen.
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Masterpieces themed around “tears.” A roundup of moving, tear-jerking numbers (51–60)
Ghost’s Tearsieiri reo
It’s a song included on Leo Ieiri’s 11th single, “Hello To The World,” released in 2016.
It was featured on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” during the February–March 2016 broadcasts, and the song centers on the theme of pure childhood.
A trailer video using footage from Ieiri’s early childhood was also produced and released exclusively online.
TOMORROWMayo Okamoto
Believing that every tear makes you stronger, this debut song by Mayo Okamoto gives you a gentle push to live boldly toward tomorrow.
Many people have surely found their hearts saved by this song when they were feeling down or facing something sad.
Released in May 1995, it became a huge hit as the theme song for the TBS drama “Second Chance.” The way it calms the heart and fosters a positive outlook likely comes not only from its poignant lyrics and tender, enveloping vocals, but also from the beauty of its melody.
Give it a listen when you need encouragement.
Cape of TearsHarumi Kurenai
Kurenai Harumi, who is active as an enka singer, is from Iwaki City in Fukushima Prefecture.
She is also a singer-songwriter, which is rare in the enka world.
She made her major-label debut in 2009 with “Namida no Misaki.” She has hosted a regular radio program in Fukushima Prefecture since 2002 and in Tokyo since 2010.
Why not just cry?Kondō Masahiko
This “Naitemirya Ii Jan” (“Why Not Try Crying?”) is Masahiko Kondo’s 25th single, released in 1987.
The song is set in the port cities of Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture and Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture.
It tells the story of two people: he is in Yokohama, and she is in Kobe.
Don’t cry.Kuroki Shimai
A female singing duo, both hailing from Saito City.
The elder sister, Mika Kuroki, and the younger sister, Chiharu Kuroki, are real sisters.
Mika boasts the top singing prowess in Japan for folk songs, and Chiharu is Miss Miyazaki! They are truly authentic enka singers, outstanding both in vocal technique and appearance.