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 with the theme of “tears.” A roundup of moving, tear-jerking numbers (41–50)
Tears of the OrphansMISIA

“Orphans no Namida” is a song performed by the singer MISIA.
It serves as the ending theme for Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, broadcast across 28 stations on the MBS/TBS network.
Within its calm tone, her vocals resonate, making it a striking and cool track.
DON’T CRYWANDS

From the very beginning, this song has a melody I absolutely love, and it’s so heartrending that it wells up in my chest.
I listened to it over and over and found myself in tears.
I think it’s a rock ballad that truly moves you.
Intense songs are great too, but a ballad like this is also deeply moving.
tear(s)HY

It’s not a sad song; it’s a positive one.
It’s encouraging.
It makes you feel energized.
The male vocal parts make you feel gentle and warm.
When I listen to this song, I feel as if my heart has been cleansed, as if it’s been purified.
It’s one of my very favorite songs.
Where does our sorrow go?Harukamirai

Harukamirai’s soul-stirring cries, rooted in their unique worldview, strike straight to the heart.
While reflecting the anxieties and chaos of society, the song carries a strong will to keep moving forward and a desire to protect cherished companions.
Conveying the importance of holding on to hope even amid struggle, this work fuses punk rock with emotional elements to deliver a powerful sound that shakes the listener.
Included on the album “Living Is About Holding Onto a Hope as Small as a Booger,” released in February 2025, it marks a new frontier for a band with a track record that includes theme and insert songs for the film “Rin.” This is a message song that resonates with everyone who, despite feeling loneliness and anxiety, still wants to face forward and live.
I want to see you.sawada chikako

A poignant ballad marked by Chikaco Sawada’s gentle vocals that tenderly embrace the deep sorrow of losing a loved one and the aching hope of reunion.
From beautiful memories with a lover to a sudden parting—and the powerful love that still remains in the heart—are expressed through delicate lyrics and melody.
Released in June 1990, this track was single-cut from the album “I miss you.” It was used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Tonight” and in a Nisshin Flour Mills commercial, gradually gaining attention and ultimately becoming a million-seller.
For those who have lost someone precious in life or who hold someone far away in their thoughts, it will surely resonate deeply.
The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER

An impressive song by SUPER BEAVER that portrays the complex emotions within the human heart.
It delicately depicts the contradictory feelings of wanting someone to notice you while carrying thoughts you can’t tell anyone, as well as the wavering between your true self and the self you present in society.
Its story-like development—exploring one’s essence through tears—is sure to resonate deeply with listeners.
This piece was written as the theme song for the NHK General TV drama “Vanilla na Mainichi,” airing from January 2025.
In the drama starring Misako Renbutsu, the song appears as a track that holds significant meaning for the protagonist, and Daisei Kido’s performance of the song within the show is another highlight.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you’re troubled or uncertain, or when you want to face yourself.
The warm vocals and melody, which feel as if they’re by your side, will surely give you strength.
Tears of MagnoliaSutādasuto☆Rebyū

A love ballad that sings of the profound sense of loss after losing the lover to whom eternal love was vowed.
Using the magnolia—the flower that symbolizes spring—as its motif, it beautifully depicts warm memories with a beloved person and the loneliness felt after their loss.
It was included as the first track on Stardust Revue’s album “SOLA,” released in March 1993, and was later released as a single, selling 150,000 copies.
In 2005, an acoustic version was produced for a Nikka Whisky commercial.
For those who have lost someone precious or who recall bittersweet memories in the spring season, this work will resonate deeply with your heart.

