[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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[Makes you cry] Heart-wrenchingly poignant and sad songs (71–80)
A midsummer passing showerUtada Hikaru
Like the sound of rain that brings back memories of someone gone, this song seeps into the heart.
It was included on Hikaru Utada’s album “Fantôme,” released in September 2016, and was also used as the theme song for Nippon TV’s “NEWS ZERO.” The delicate tones woven by piano and strings gently wrap the pain of loss.
Utada’s clear, transparent vocals convey the strength to move forward alongside sorrow.
It’s a song I especially recommend to those who have lost someone dear, or who wish for companionship in deep grief.
How about listening to the rain and facing the emotions that lie deep within your heart?
lampSakiyama Soshi
The ending theme for the second season of the anime Jujutsu Kaisen is Soushi Sakiyama’s “Hi.” Released as a single in 2023, it was reportedly crafted to capture feelings toward the character Suguru Geto.
While it has a pop sound, the track is infused throughout with Sakiyama’s distinctive sensibilities.
The lyrics, which poignantly express the sadness and sense of loss when something you took for granted turns out not to be so, are especially striking.
Definitely give it a listen!
brilliant; radiant; dazzlingMiura Daichi
Woven with a melody envisioned as a letter to someone who has passed away, this heartwarming piece resonates deeply with listeners.
Daichi Miura’s delicate vocals and beautiful voice gently enfold feelings for a loved one in this tender ballad.
Released in June 2022, the song served as the theme for the NHK morning drama Chimudondon and won the Best Drama Song at the 113th The Television Drama Academy Awards.
Filled with profound love and gratitude for a grandmother, it radiates a gentle, comforting warmth.
When your heart is stirred by thoughts of someone dear or gratitude for family, listening to this song will bring healing.
Don’t push yourself anymore.Asa
Singer-songwriter ASA, whose highly empathetic lyrical world has been making waves under the tagline “songs for people who want to die.” Released for streaming on April 29, 2023, the track “Don’t Push Yourself Anymore” features a gently shaded yet soft vocal delivery that leaves a strong impression.
The lyrics, which express feelings for those who relentlessly drive themselves to the edge, may offer a message that lightens the heart for people who get through each day by suppressing their true selves.
It’s a sentimental number whose delicate ensemble resonates deeply.
Memories from todayAimer
Aimer, whose recent appearance on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen is still fresh in our memories, created “From Today, a Memory” around her memories with her late father.
The lyrics portray her family in the immediate aftermath of his passing, and the feeling that all the days they spent together now seem like distant memories.
Anyone who has gone through something similar will surely relate.
And it’s not only sorrowful—the lyrics ultimately offer a touch of optimism.
Also, the animated music video is a must-see.
YC&K
Y is a song about parting with someone dear, performed by the male vocal duo C&K.
Released in 2017 as their 15th single, it reached No.
8 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
It’s a heartfelt ballad featuring CLIEVY’s high-tone voice and KEEN’s gentle, warm vocals, and it has been highly praised by many artists.
The lyrics convey the loneliness and pain of never being able to see a loved one again, tightening your chest as you listen.
Why…Hysteric Blue
A song distinguished by lyrics that trace a bittersweet love and a piano-centered melody.
Released in July 1999 as Hysteric Blue’s fourth single, it was used as the theme song for the TBS drama “P.S.
Genki Desu, Shunpei.” It peaked at No.
2 on the Oricon charts and is beloved by many as one of the band’s signature tracks.
The lyrics, depicting the delicate distance and instability of a relationship, are likely to resonate deeply with those who have experienced heartbreak or separation.
With Hysteric Blue’s characteristically refreshing sound and vocalist Tama’s clear, translucent voice, the song amplifies its sense of poignancy even further.