[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 (181–190)
C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Cosmos (Autumn Cherry Blossoms)~Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
It was released in 2014 as the 14th single by Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE.
The song was used in a commercial for Samantha Tiara & Samantha Thavasa’s “Samantha Tiara Jewelry,” and it portrays the bittersweet feelings of two people who have fallen into a forbidden love.
The sultry, sexy choreography is also a highlight.
Snow BlossomNakajima Mika
Mika Nakashima has released numerous hit songs and become one of the charismatic singers of J-POP.
When it comes to her signature tracks, many people probably think of “Yuki no Hana.” Its heartrending vocals and melody, clear and pure like falling snow, truly resonate with the heart.
It’s also a karaoke staple, so give it a try.
Secret of my HeartKuraki Mai
When it comes to Mai Kuraki, many people associate her with singing theme songs for the TV anime Detective Conan.
Released in 2000, Secret of my Heart was the first collaboration between Mai Kuraki and Detective Conan.
Among all the songs related to Detective Conan, it set the all-time sales record, which still hasn’t been broken.
For those who watched Conan around that time, it’s a song that likely brings back a sense of nostalgia.
Togetsu Bridge ~Thinking of You~Kuraki Mai
An original theme song written for the film Detective Conan: The Crimson Love Letter, it’s a Kyoto-themed track that closely reflects the story.
The music evokes vivid scenery filled with autumn leaves, while its sound conveys the wistful atmosphere of the fall season.
The poignant lyrics, which express longing for someone dear and the pain of not being able to see them, leave a strong impression.
The sound grows grander toward the chorus, as if embodying feelings that swell little by little.
Song of LoveKōda Kumi
A signature song by Kumi Koda that poignantly sings of a woman’s bittersweet love.
Born during a hot spring trip with friends, the track features lyrics that reflect on a lost love and Kumi’s soaring vocals that resonate deeply.
Released in September 2007, it was also chosen as the support song for Fuji TV’s World Judo 2007.
Its straightforward lyrics, expressing a wide range of romantic emotions, will comfort and resonate with anyone who has experienced heartbreak.
It’s a song to listen to when you want to let your feelings out or face forward again.
Hide-and-seekYuuri
It’s a poignant love ballad overflowing with feelings for a girlfriend who suddenly vanished from the apartment they shared.
Yuuri is a singer-songwriter who became a huge talking point after MY FIRST STORY’s hiro showed up at one of his street performances.
Though he knows in his heart that she, who has remained missing, will never come back… he likens the situation to a game of hide-and-seek in his song.
Many listeners will likely relate to the protagonist’s inability to fully accept reality.
shutterYuuri
This song uses a camera shutter as its theme and portrays the lingering feelings of regret held by a male protagonist.
It’s sung by the singer-songwriter Yuuri, who is also popular for songs like “Dry Flower.” In the lyrics of this track, he expresses his lingering attachment to an ex-girlfriend, filled with the remorseful thought, “If only I had loved her more straightforwardly…” Many listeners can likely relate to that regret of realizing after a loss that “I should have done things differently.”