[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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[Tearjerker] Songs so heartrending and sad they make your chest tighten (121–130)
Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA
This song captures the aching feeling of a love that can’t bring itself to say “I love you,” tightening the chest.
Since AAA released it in 2013, it has resonated with many people, serving as the theme song for an Ito-Yokado commercial and winning the Excellence Award at the 55th Japan Record Awards.
The lyrics cherish memories of meeting in the rain and time spent together.
You can feel the bittersweet longing as the two, out of sync, wait for the moment their feelings finally align.
Listening to it on a night just after a breakup, or when you’re trying to overcome a farewell with someone dear, will make it touch your heart even more 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.
366 daysHY
This is a famous song by HY included on their 2008 album “HeartY.” It also became a hit as the theme song for “Akai Ito,” which was adapted into both a drama and a film.
The title “366 Days” carries the meaning “I love you so much that 365 days aren’t enough,” and the lyrics and vocals, which poignantly convey emotions too great to contain, are truly heart-wrenching.
I want to see you.nowisee
nowisee’s songs are striking for their poignant lyrics and distinctive sound.
The lyrics, which depict a powerful longing for someone you can no longer meet, express the difficulty of accepting the passage of time and a sense of despair, resonating deeply with listeners.
Included on the album “Tenohira no Sensou” released in August 2016, it also drew attention for its music video that used ten thousand sparkler fireworks to write out the lyrics.
It’s a moving track that offers solace to those who have experienced heartbreak or the loss of someone important, and to anyone feeling the hardships of daily life.
[Tearjerker] Songs so heartrending and sad they make your chest tighten (131–140)
Cats and Allergieskinoko teikoku
This song is recommended for those who want to sing as if speaking softly.
Its theme is the regret of “If only I’d had a little more courage….” Not everyone can navigate life skillfully, right? This song feels like it would sit beside you forever, listening to whatever you have to say.
So it wasn’t me, huh.riria.
A song that offers comfort to those thinking, “It hurts when the person I like sends mixed signals…” is ‘It Wasn’t Me After All.’ Released in 2021 by singer-songwriter Riria, who gained attention with her acoustic performances on TikTok, the track portrays the realistic dynamics of love between men and women, so many listeners will find themselves relating to each phrase.
Watching her sing about a bittersweet love can’t help but stir your heart.
It’s a warm song that gently accompanies the pain and loneliness of not ending up with the person you love.
When it’s hard to look forward right away, it might help to just let your feelings out as they are.
Before spring comesGōruden Bonbā
Golden Bomber, who are uniquely active as a visual kei air band, continue to chart their own course.
This track, included on their best-of album “Golden Best ~Pressure~,” is a heartrending song that expresses gratitude and love for a partner who is slipping away.
It’s a standout number that showcases Sho Kiryuin’s emotionally rich lyricism, depicting feelings of thanks as a breakup approaches and expressions of love that couldn’t be put into words.
With lyrics focusing on gratitude and unspoken love as everyday life nears its end, it’s a song that will resonate with many listeners.
A heartwarming ballad that offers comfort to those who have experienced heartbreak or parting from someone important.