[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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[Tearjerkers] Songs so heartrending and sorrowful they make your chest tighten (21–30)
Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE
A gem of a duet song that delicately weaves together the tenderness of a budding crush and the sorrow of parting.
Released in 2018 as an insert song for the film “Aonatsu: 30 Days with You,” it blends the voices of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE and Sonoko Inoue into a track that leaves a fleeting yet warm afterglow.
From both male and female perspectives, it carefully portrays the joy of meeting, the premonition of goodbye, and feelings that are hard to put into words.
The gentle tones of piano and acoustic guitar express the subtle shifts of the heart as summer draws to a close.
It is a heartwarming piece that offers comfort to those who have experienced parting with someone dear or who wish to cherish irreplaceable memories.
horizonback number
This song is marked by a warm, heart-touching melody.
Produced by back number in August 2020, it was created as a support anthem for high school students following the cancellation of the Inter-High School Championships.
The lyrics, which empathize with those who have chased their dreams since childhood, gently portray the sorrow of facing setbacks and hardships, as well as the strength to keep looking forward.
Delicately expressing the feelings of people who must part with their past selves or loved ones, or who are forced to give up their dreams, this work has a charm that evokes new emotions with every listen.
It’s a perfect song for times when you’re hurting, when you feel on the verge of breaking, or when you need someone to understand.
to go see (someone) / to go meetaimyon
This is a poignant song that portrays unspoken feelings and fading memories through the image of a love letter left in the refrigerator gradually turning white.
Released by Aimyon in May 2024, it was selected as the theme song for the Kansai TV/Fuji TV drama “Unmet: A Neurosurgeon’s Diary.” The track is also included on the album “Neko ni Jealousy” and won the Drama Song Award at the 120th The Television Drama Academy Awards.
With lyrics that empathize with a protagonist struggling with memory impairment and a warm melody, it deeply resonates with those who carry regrets or lingering attachments to the past.
Happy Endingback number
Weighed down by the heavy ache of heartbreak, back number’s “Happy End” is a song that captures those very feelings.
Endless longing and unspoken emotions slowly seep into the listener’s heart.
Though the narrator chose to say goodbye, the lyrics convey the contradiction of a heart that still clings to the other person, and the bittersweet melody deepens the melancholy.
On nights when you tend to spend long hours alone, listening to this song might, along with a few tears, make your heart feel just a little lighter.
It’s a track that comforts the listener while also giving them the courage to take a new step forward.
Dinner Songtuki.
A song that poignantly grips the heart with the ache of heartbreak.
Since its release in September 2023, it has drawn attention as tuki.’s debut work, and the music video featuring beautiful illustrations by Posuka Demizu also became a hot topic.
It portrays the image of oneself making a loved one cry and the wavering feelings of being unable to let go nonetheless, stirring the heart with gratitude and pain toward the other person.
With an appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen secured, this work has established a solid presence in the music scene despite the artist being just 15 years old.
It’s a recommended track for those who carry memories of a bittersweet romance or who want to reexamine their feelings for someone dear.
a single flowertuki.
“Ichirin-bana,” a song by tuki.
that delivers the very moment tears begin to fall.
Its heartrending melody and choice of words resonate deeply.
This track weaves the tone of the piano with her mature vocals, capturing the pain of heartbreak.
It conveys a message that is sad yet deeply relatable, and its relatively narrow vocal range makes for a memorable, easy-to-hum melody.
If you sing while taking in each lyric, you’ll likely find yourself shedding tears as it overlaps with your own experiences.
With her transparent voice, she’s sure to gently stay close to each listener’s heart.
Night Sky (feat. Haji→)miwa
This is a song released by miwa featuring singer-songwriter Hajime.
With beautifully resonant piano and string accompaniment, it portrays heartbreak and the lingering feelings that just won’t fade, making it deeply poignant.
What sets this apart from other breakup or lingering-love songs is that it conveys the feelings of both the man and the woman in the couple, with each of them regretting the breakup.
They cared for each other, and yet things still didn’t work out…
It’s a moving track with a painful, heartrending story.
