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)
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.
A Tearful RequestChekkāzu
It’s their second single, released on January 21, 1984.
It was the Checkers’ first big hit.
The lyricist Masao Urino reportedly said he wrote it after watching the film American Graffiti.
This was the first record I ever bought.
Close your eyesHirai Ken
A gem of a ballad suffused with the lingering ache of deep, bittersweet love.
Ken Hirai’s delicate, soul-stirring vocals beautifully convey the profound longing and sense of loss for a departed lover.
Sung with the purest feeling of closing one’s eyes and picturing the one you love, this work was released as a single in April 2004.
Chosen as the theme song for the film “Crying Out Love in the Center of the World,” it topped the Oricon year-end chart.
Its heart-piercing vocals and beautiful melody line make it a refined track for adults—perfect for a night drive or a quiet moment alone.
Classic songs with the theme of “tears.” A roundup of moving, tear-jerking numbers (61–70).
Unshown tears will surely, somedayGReeeeN
The music video for this song is done in an anime style.
It tells the story of a princess who escapes from her castle, meets companions, is captured, and whose tears bring a happy kingdom back to life.
It’s a song that reminds you of the importance of friends and that it’s okay to cry.
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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.
The setting sun is crying.The Spiders
The Spiders were a group with a comedic side.
Its members included people who continued to thrive even after the band broke up, such as Masakazu Sakai, Jun Inoue, and Hiroshi Kamayatsu.
“Yūhi ga Naiteiru” is a classic that became a huge hit as a sentimental folk ballad.