[So touching it makes you cry] A heartbreakingly wistful and sad song that tightens your chest
A feeling like your chest is being tightly squeezed…
Heartbreak, parting from someone precious, the daily pains…
Here are some heartbreaking songs that will bring tears to your eyes when you listen.
We’ve gathered tracks for those who want to have a good cry or be comforted by songs that share the same feelings.
From timeless classics to the latest releases, we’re covering a wide range—so be sure to read to the end.
Even with sad songs, finding ones you can relate to helps you realize you’re not alone.
By the time you finish listening, your sadness and heartache might just turn a little more positive.
Let these wistful songs guide you, and allow yourself to honestly let out your weakness and pain as your emotions lead you.
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[So Moving It Brings You to Tears] Songs So Bittersweet and Sad They Make Your Chest Tighten (61–70)
To tell you the truth,yangusukinii
Have you ever found yourself unable to be honest with someone you like, acting distant on purpose or making snide remarks? Young Skinny’s “Hontō wa ne,” portrays the feelings of a girl who loves someone deeply but is too shy to show it, so she ends up acting anything but cute.
Coupled with vocalist Kayu’s effortlessly relaxed delivery, the song has won many fans who say they “can’t help but relate” and that its tsundere vibe is irresistible.
If you’re unsure how to act around someone you like, listening to it might just make you feel like being honest after all.
NonfictionHirai Ken
I’d like to introduce “Nonfiction” as a song that conveys the preciousness of life.
This track was created by Ken Hirai as the theme song for the drama “A Small Giant.” It’s written from the perspective of those left behind, asking the person who has passed away about the meaning of life.
I hope you’ll listen while reflecting on that answer.
Also, be sure to note the overwhelming performance—the relentless drive of the final chorus and the contemporary dance in the music video.
waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze
Fujii Kaze’s ballad, with its poignant melody highlighted by gentle piano tones, beautifully depicts the transience of life and the feelings we hold for those dear to us.
Written as the theme song for the film “She Is Me in Spring,” released in March 2024, the piece powerfully speaks to the importance of letting go—of parting from a loved one and releasing attachment.
It delicately weaves the subtle shifts of the heart over time, posing a quiet resolve to face life’s impermanence.
The music video, directed by Tomokazu Yamada, symbolically explores the essence of love and life, with Fujii Kaze playing a dual role as both an elderly man and a young man.
It’s the perfect song for moments when you want to calmly reflect on yourself or immerse yourself in memories with someone special.
forgotten bloomGARNET CROW
This is GARNET CROW’s 17th single.
It was also used as the ending theme for the popular anime Detective Conan, and it fit the anime’s worldview well.
It’s memorable how it likens memories and unforgettable things to flowers blooming at your feet when you happen to look down.
me me sheRADWIMPS
A track included on the 2006 album “RADWIMPS 4: Okazu no Gohan,” it’s been many years since its release, yet it remains one of the band’s most beloved songs.
The title “me me she” plays on the Japanese word for being ‘effeminate’ or ‘weak-willed,’ and the lyrics depict a man who can’t let go of his former lover.
Many listeners, regardless of gender, can likely relate to the feelings expressed in this song.
The conversational singing style also showcases Yojiro Noda’s distinctive touch and leaves a strong impression.
Sayonara ColorSUPER BUTTER DOG
“Sayonara COLOR,” a classic by SUPER BUTTER DOG, the beloved band that, though sadly missed, has disbanded.
With Takashi Nagazumi’s bittersweet yet beautiful melody, it’s a wonderful song that sings of a faint hope leading from an ending to the next beginning.
Its lyrics, which emphasize the importance of taking the next step instead of being buried in the pain of loss, gently support wounded listeners and convey a tender strength that quietly shares its power.
Why not let yourself be soothed by its organic, warm groove?
I wonder if I’d still say it’s too late.Saucy Dog
Here’s a tear-jerking song from the three-piece rock band Saucy Dog: “Imasara datte boku wa iu kana” (“Even Now, Would I Still Say It?”).
It’s a recommended weeper for anyone whose story ended differently from the ending the two of you had wished for due to various circumstances.
Even just hearing the intro overflows with poignancy, but what you should really focus on are the lyrics.
Told from a male perspective who still can’t let go, the song sings of an eternal promise that went unfulfilled.
Breaking up because you’ve grown to hate each other is hard, but parting ways when that isn’t the case is even harder, isn’t it? If you had to separate in that way, the lyrics may hit so hard that they completely break your tear ducts.
