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.

Playlist

Masterpieces with the theme of “tears.” A roundup of moving tracks that tug at the heartstrings.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	one grainwacci		Wacci’s new song, a ballad depicting the decision to part ways
2	tear(s)Marushii		A song that reminisces about a past love by the summer seaside
3	tear-coloredNishino Kana		A song that portrays heartbreak and unforgettable memories
4	Hometown of TearsBUMP OF CHICKEN		Tears portray loss and reunion in the hometown
5	TearsX JAPAN		A farewell song filled with feelings for my father
6	Cross the sea of tearsSnow Man		A hopeful song about overcoming together with friends, giving us courage.
7	Farewell, tearsKetsumeishi		An encouraging song about overcoming tears and moving forward
8	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		NHK's official theme song for the Athens Olympics
9	Tears aren’t just for show.Nakamori Akina		Akina Nakamori’s 10th single, written by Yosui Inoue
10	Cry BabySEAMO		Even if you shed tears, keep moving forward.
11	Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaa		Lord of Major's youth rock
12	Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster		An anthem where the tears of youth turn into pride
13	LOVE Tear-ColoredMatsuura Aya		A classic, bittersweet love song from the mobile email era
14	tear(s)Ketsumeishi		An encouraging song with a theme of tears
15	Tears Sparkle☆supittsu		Spitz’s summer love songs
16	tear(s)GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE		GENERATIONS heartbreak ballad
17	sympathetic tearsHitoto Yo		A song from Yo Hitoto’s debut that portrays loneliness and empathy
18	Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi		Nada Sou Sou, a timeless classic across generations
19	Tearful KissSazan Ōrusutāzu		A signature ballad by Southern that depicts the pain of heartbreak
20	Baby Don’t CryAmuro Namie		A love song about reuniting with an ex and moving forward
21	You’re no longer here.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS		A ballad that sings of lingering attachment and regret after a breakup
22	Rusty NailX JAPAN		X JAPAN's signature song, a poignant love ballad
23	Brownies of Tearsshiroi asa ni saku		A bittersweet love song by the Tokushima-based girls’ band Shiroi Asa ni Saku.
24	Good night, crybaby; farewell, songstress.CreepHyp		CreepHyp’s Weezer-style American rock
25	Moon and Sweet TearsChara		Chara’s distinctive voice and cuteness
26	Day of Tearslecca		An encouraging anthem characteristic of lecca
27	Parade of Tearsfhána		The theme song of courage and hope to face forward
28	These tears I do not knowkatahira rina		Rina Katahira achieves her personal best at No. 6
29	Tears of TomorrowKoseki Mai		A warm, fine song that portrays the pain of heartbreak
30	Tears aren’t made only of sadness.mūnraidāzu		Drummer Tetsuro Kashiwabuchi dies of esophageal cancer at 63
31	Rainy Amusement ParkSasuke		A ballad depicting memories of an amusement park date and a breakup
32	The Last RainYasushi Nakanishi		A gem-like ballad portraying rain and parting
33	Dear dropsTani Yuuki		A foundational song from my high school days, pouring emotions into the vocals
34	TOMORROWMayo Okamoto		An encouraging song where tears turn into strength
35	ElfAdo		The theme song for a grand tale of solitude and growth
36	Close your eyesHirai Ken		A ballad about longing for a lost lover
37	If you call it loveUru		An uplifting song that reaffirms the importance of things through the experience of loss
38	Two TearsSambomasutā		Sambomaster’s soul music filled with love
39	Sorrow Rides the Busmakaroni enpitsu		An inspiring song by Macaroni Empitsu
40	Love SongGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s 2007 message song
41	Goodbyeofukōsu		A gem-like ballad depicting a breakup with a lover
42	single bedSha ran Q		A classic ballad by Sharan Q that poignantly depicts the heartache of a broken romance
43	Tears of the OrphansMISIA		The ending theme of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans sung by MISIA
44	DON’T CRYWANDS		A heartrending, moving rock ballad
45	tear(s)HY		A positive, uplifting, and soul-cleansing song
46	Where does our sorrow go?Harukamirai		A message song imbued with Harukamirai’s hope and strong will
47	I want to see you.sawada chikako		A heartfelt ballad that longs for parting and reunion with a loved one
48	The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER		A song by SUPER BEAVER that depicts complex emotions
49	Tears of MagnoliaSutādasuto☆Rebyū		A love ballad that sings of the sense of loss from losing a loved one
50	Tears SurpriseAKB48		AKB48’s early catchy idol songs
51	Speak, tears!SEX MACHINEGUNS		ANCHANG is a heavy metal vocalist.
52	Crying in the rain…THE JAYWALK		An urban rock song by THE J-WALK
53	Tears are about to fall.[Alexandros]		Included on Champagne's 6th single
54	Akasaka Rainy Nighthayabusa		A mood kayō song that portrays the heartache of a broken romance in rainy Akasaka
55	Rain at the harbor is a woman’s tearsmizuki mai		Mizuki Mai is an enka singer and a pro wrestler’s wife
56	Tear SongOka Midori		The loneliness and anxiety of a woman living in the city
57	Ghost’s Tearsieiri reo		Leo Ieiri's childhood theme song
58	Cape of TearsHarumi Kurenai		An enka singer-songwriter from Fukushima
59	Why not just cry?Kondō Masahiko		A love story set in Yokohama and Kobe
60	Don’t cry.Kuroki Shimai		A sister enka singer duo from Saito City
61	A Tearful RequestChekkāzu		The Checkers’ first big hit song
62	Unshown tears will surely, somedayGReeeeN		A princess restores happiness with her companions through tears
63	The setting sun is crying.The Spiders		Introduction to the Spiders' achievements and hit songs
64	I Want to Be Embraced in a Sea of Tears ~SEA OF LOVE~Sazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern 2003 single, won No.1 for the Getsuku (Monday 9 p.m.) theme song
65	No more tears are neededSuzuki Masayuki		Masayuki Suzuki’s signature song and the ending theme of Keiji Kizoku 3.