[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 heartbreaking and sorrowful they make your chest tighten (151–160)
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.
Blue BenchSasuke
This song brings back memories of a bittersweet love from my school days.
It sings about not being able to fully express those feelings of love in the end.
The lyrics are heartrending, but the overall tone of the music is upbeat, so it’s a great one for everyone to sing along and get excited.
I can’t think about anyone but you.Sambomasutā
A song that portrays a heartfelt wish to reclaim a lost love.
Released by Sambomaster as a single in June 2012, it was produced using a piano recovered from the rubble in Ishinomaki after the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Issued as the lead single from the album “Rock’n’Roll Is Not Dead,” it also marked their first release after moving to Victor Entertainment.
This work stands beside those carrying the pain of heartbreak and the sorrow of parting.
Lyrics that sing of deep affection and the hope of reunion tighten the listener’s chest.
Powerful vocals and an intense rock sound convey the poignant story all the more vividly.
KanadeSukima Suichi
Released in 2004, this is Sukima Switch’s second single.
It is one of the duo’s early signature ballads from shortly after their debut.
It was also covered by voice actors for the anime One Week Friends, which drew additional attention.
Its beautiful, dramatic tones give you a tight, heart‑tugging feeling.
Tears of the MagnoliaSutaadasuto Rebyuu
From the perspective of someone left behind, “Mokuren no Namida” is a song that sings of unforgettable memories.
It was released by Stardust Revue in 1993, and its lyrics have resonated with many people.
The song is rich with various metaphors, so I hope you’ll take your time listening to it.
It’s also known for being covered by many artists, including Shigeru Matsuzaki.
In addition, there’s a version featuring Kobukuro, which is a must-listen as well.
Maplesupittsu
It’s one of Spitz’s signature songs and absolutely essential when introducing bittersweet tracks.
Although it was released in 1998, it has been used multiple times as a TV drama theme and in commercials, so many younger listeners are familiar with it.
The lyrics convey a heartfelt longing for a beloved person who is no longer here, and it really tightens your chest.
Masamune Kusano’s soft, gentle vocals and the warm, quintessentially Spitz instrumentation have a soothing effect, yet at the same time they heighten the poignancy embedded in the lyrics.
[Tearjerker] Songs so heartrending and sorrowful they make your chest tighten (161–170)
far; distant; by farsupittsu
It’s the 23rd single released by Spitz in 2001.
A fantastic world unfolds, drawing listeners into another dimension.
You could call it a love song, and you could also hear it as New Age-style rock.
The endlessly heartrending lyrics bring you to tears.