[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 (171–180)
Time goes byEvery Little Thing
“Time goes by” is the eighth single by Every Little Thing, released in 1998.
Already a popular group at the time, Every Little Thing released it as a ballad, and it became a massive hit that is considered one of their signature songs.
Its appeal lies in the poignant lyrics depicting a breakup and the clear, pure voice of vocalist Kaori Mochida.
Winter, againGLAY
GLAY’s 16th single, released in 1999.
That year, it won the Grand Prize at both the Japan Record Awards and the Japan Cable Radio Awards.
The rhythm, performance, and lyrics are all outstanding.
Although it’s a winter song, it’s one I recommend listening to all year round.
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.
FlowerJUJU
JUJU’s 42nd single, released in 2022.
It was also chosen as the theme song for the film “Motherhood,” starring Erika Toda and Mei Nagano.
JUJU’s gently emotional voice, which always delivers songs that resonate with listeners’ hearts, is irresistible.
Even in scenes centered on parting, people perceive and interpret things differently.
While those accumulated misunderstandings can lead to separation, those very individualities can also make flowers bloom in their own colors.
This is a song whose lyrics, tracing such heartache and tenderness, seep deeply into the heart.
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.