[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)
Night journeyYorushika
A quintessential Yorushika song that captures the end of summer—refreshing yet tinged with a certain melancholy.
It’s a featured track in the film “A Whisker Away.” The lyrics evoke the close of summer and the parting of people, tightening something deep in your chest.
They carry a nostalgic feel that recalls memories from student days—experiences everyone has had.
What’s more, suis’s vocals are even more powerful than usual in the chorus, heightening the sense of bittersweetness.
Dear Sir/Madam,Hakubi
This is a song by Hakubi, a three-piece rock band from Kyoto, that feels like reading aloud a letter that will never reach a loved one.
It’s said to depict member Katagiri’s feelings for her late grandmother, and the sadness and gratitude come through with striking realism.
The way the words are packed in, almost like spoken narration, evokes unadorned feelings being laid bare and emotions that refuse to neatly settle.
While the piano-centered sound underscores the sorrow and leaves a strong impression, the gradual build in the arrangement also conveys a resolve to move forward while holding those memories close.
Will (suicide note).Cocco
A song that evokes a crushing, profound sorrow and aching wistfulness.
Featured on the debut album “Bougainvillea,” this piece stands out for lyrics that read like a final message to someone dearly loved.
The words, imbued with thoughts for those left behind, stir the hearts of listeners.
Released in May 1997, this track is surely one of Cocco’s signature works, cherished by many.
It’s a soul-stirring number for those who’ve experienced parting from someone important, or for moments when you want to confront the emotions within yourself.
[So moving it makes you cry] Heart-wrenchingly poignant and sad songs (81–90)
Silent JealousyEPO
When you’re going through a painful romance, “Silent Jealousy” is the perfect track for shedding tears and letting your thoughts wander.
It’s a 1982 work by EPO.
This pop song stylishly sets themes of love triangles and jealousy toward a rival to a chic groove.
EPO is a leading artist of Japanese city pop and new music, and she remains highly popular among younger generations today.
She has created theme songs for TV programs and numerous commercial jingles, and “Silent Jealousy” is extremely catchy as well.
Though it sings about jealousy, the bright, pop vocals and arrangement make it an easy-on-the-ears number.
Nightmare of the Galactic CitySEKAI NO OWARI
A song imbued with poignant, profound emotion portrays the struggles and hopes of life.
Within its dreamy, melancholic atmosphere, it gives voice to the pain of the gap between reality and ideals, powerfully resonating with listeners.
Included on the album “Tree,” released in January 2015, this track fully expresses SEKAI NO OWARI’s unique worldview.
In live performances, visually captivating production enchants many fans.
When you want to face the feelings deep within your heart, why not give this song a listen?
THE OVERUVERworld
A song by UVERworld, a six-member rock band from Shiga Prefecture, chosen as the theme for the TV drama Black Board of Education (Kuro no Onna Kyōshi).
Beginning with acoustic guitar and vocals, the meticulously crafted arrangement shifts from a ballad into a rock number as it heads into the chorus.
Its wistful lyrics and melody often move listeners to tears at live shows, and vocalist TAKUYA∞ has even become so emotional that he’s slipped up on the lyrics—making this a truly special track for both the band and its fans.
Because I fell in loveaimyon
Aimyon, a singer-songwriter who plays a leading role in the J-POP scene, is enjoying tremendous success.
Among her songs, this one—featured on her 2019 album “Shunkanteki Sixth Sense”—is especially poignant and heart-wrenching.
Unfolding in an acoustic guitar, singer-songwriter style, each word of the lyrics reaches our ears through her warm voice.
It portrays the feelings and perspectives that come with falling in love, and anyone currently in love will surely relate.