[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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[Tearjerking] Songs so heartrending and sad they make your chest tighten (111–120)
HitotsuboshiKOH+
The title track of the album “Hitotsuboshi ~Galileo Collection 2007–2022~,” released in 2022 by KOH+—the duo of Kou Shibasaki and Masaharu Fukuyama—is “Hitotsuboshi.” It was chosen as the theme song for the film “Silent Parade” from Keigo Higashino’s Galileo series.
It’s said to have been created with thoughts for a character in the story who passes away.
Parting from someone dear when it comes so suddenly is bound to be heartbreaking.
In that moment, you’ll feel sorrow and pain.
It takes time, but your heart will heal—so listen to “Hitotsuboshi” and, for now, just let your heart drift with it.
OverMr.Children
A masterpiece that portrays the ache and renewal of a bittersweet love.
Featured on the album “Atomic Heart,” this song delicately expresses the sorrow of heartbreak.
Even within its sentimentality, the chorus lyrics look forward, symbolizing a resolve to move past the pain.
Mr.Children’s profound lyrics and wistful melody deeply resonate with listeners who have experienced the sting of lost love.
It’s recommended for moments when you want to reflect on a painful relationship or need the courage to move on.
SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE
This moving song was chosen as the theme for the film “From Lageri With Love,” starring Kazunari Ninomiya and Keiko Kitagawa.
Its lyrics carry a straightforward message that links with the film’s worldview: no matter how deep the despair, never give up—hold on to even the smallest hope.
The grand, expansive sound and the powerful, soaring vocals are deeply stirring.
It’s a track that reminds us of our own worth—unique, irreplaceable, and profoundly precious—something we tend to forget when we go through hard times.
Street Loveindigo la End
A heartrending love song, “Toori Koi,” that pours out the longing to meet a loved one once more—to be allowed to love again.
Their time together has ended, yet the love itself has no end; he keeps remembering her and his feelings only grow stronger.
It’s a song that anyone suffering from an unfulfilled love can surely relate to.
As suggested by the opening line about not wanting others to know, it may depict an affair or a secret relationship.
Even so, the lyrics—purely about loving someone and layering feelings upon feelings—are so moving they could bring you to tears.
Unrequited lovemiwa
This is a single released in 2012 by singer-songwriter miwa.
Although miwa is strongly associated with playing the guitar, she performs on the piano in this song.
As suggested by the title and the opening lyrics, it’s a straightforward ballad that delicately portrays the feelings and state of unrequited love.
The emphasis on the piano tone gives the sound a certain softness.
It depicts the inner turmoil anyone who has experienced unrequited love can relate to—the fear of changing the relationship keeps the feelings unspoken, even as those feelings grow stronger with each passing day.
Camera Rolltota
Tota’s “Camera Roll” expresses heartbreak through the camera roll in the smartphones we all carry.
It’s a digital single from Tota, who’s gaining attention as a bedroom artist completing their music at home.
The lyrics—“When I look at the photos of us left in my camera roll, I’m reminded of the happy times with my lover”—are deeply heartrending.
The music video, featuring a woman riding the train alone while scrolling through her camera roll, perfectly matches the song’s worldview.
Love even your melancholyKoresawa
When you’re going through a hard time, it can feel like you’re all alone in the world.
It may seem as if this pitch-black moment will last forever, and the fear of tomorrow keeps you from sleeping.
I imagine many people have felt that way.
This song released by Koresawa in 2020 gently stays by your side in that pain and wraps you up, telling you, “Even this time will come to an end someday.” At first, you might cry because it overlaps with your own painful circumstances, and by the end, you’ll be moved to tears by its kindness.
If you’re struggling in a situation you can’t change on your own, please give it a listen.