[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)
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.
[Tearjerker] Songs so heartrending and sad they make your chest tighten (31–40)
BELOVEDGLAY
A song by GLAY that was used as the theme for the TV drama “A Summer Proposal,” starring Maki Mizuno and Naoki Hosaka.
It’s a classic with a slightly bittersweet feel, as if a blazing summer romance has ended and autumn has arrived.
Linju Lovemakaroni enpitsu
A moving story that portrays profound love and longing in the face of death.
This piece was released as a single by Macaroni Empitsu in January 2023.
Created as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama “I Wish I Had Said It a Million Times,” it captured the hearts of many viewers alongside the show’s poignant narrative.
Woven with a heartrending melody of love and an emotional vocal performance, the lyrics contain the soul’s cry of someone forced to part with the one they love.
It’s a song that brings to the fore the ache of holding someone dear in your heart right up to the final moment, along with the feelings left unspoken.
Perfect for those who want to empathize with the pain of lost love or are seeking music that stirs the soul.
SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism
This song is marked by a poignant melody that evokes the chill of winter.
Created by Official HIGE DANDism in October 2022 as the theme for Fuji TV’s Thursday drama series “silent,” it closely aligns with the drama’s worldview.
While empathizing with the feelings of someone who has lost their words, it delicately paints unspoken emotions and warmth through subtle tones.
The work portrays the protagonist—who has lost their hearing—trying to convey their feelings to a loved one, expressed through the fragile, crystal-like beauty of snowflakes.
Its quiet, beautiful melody leaves a deep impression on listeners’ hearts, offering comfort to those facing farewells with loved ones or carrying feelings that cannot be put into words.
crescent moonayaka
This is Ayaka’s famous ballad themed around a long-distance relationship.
It’s a deeply poignant song that links the loneliness of autumn with the loneliness of being apart, and it sings, “Even when we’re far away, the sky connects us; when I look up at the crescent moon, I feel connected to him.” The forward-looking lyrics about staying strong encourage and uplift the listener.
Your happinessUru
This song is a heartfelt piece that captures an aching, constricting feeling in the chest.
While wishing happiness for a loved one, it delicately expresses the loneliness of hearts that can’t connect and the pain of respecting the other person’s choices.
Uru’s emotionally rich vocals and the resonant melody combine to deeply move listeners.
Released digitally in November 2023, this track marked a new step in Uru’s musical journey.
It’s recommended for those who have experienced heartbreak or parting and still carry feelings for someone dear.
It will help you face your emotions and find the courage to move forward.