[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)
Until the day I can no longer rememberback number
It’s a song that expresses the bittersweet feeling that “once you break up, the days you spent with that person will eventually fade from memory.” Listening to it makes tears flow naturally.
The male vocalist’s heartrending yet powerful voice sinks into your heart and gently stays beside those who feel like crying.
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.
[Tearjerker] Songs so heartrending and sad they make your chest tighten (31–40)
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.
A world without you is heartbreaking.CHIHIRO
Even as time passes, this song portrays the surge of sorrow that wells up when you recall memories of someone dear.
Because it’s based on CHIHIRO’s real experience of losing someone important, the expression of grief feels strikingly authentic.
With a piano-centered, heartrending sound, it vividly conveys the ache of feelings that can no longer reach their destination and the way sadness grows within the heart.
Another key point is that the remembered scenes are from ordinary, everyday life, which strongly underscores the pain of being unable to do even the simplest things anymore.
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.
Beyond sorrowAimer
This song depicts the aching feelings of searching for a lover’s shadow in a winter city.
Many listeners say its wistful sound and Aimer’s vocals—combining tenderness and sensuality—are etched deeply in their memories.
It enjoys immense popularity among fans, who say, “It always calms me” and “I strongly relate to the lyrics.” Released in September 2020, it was also used in a commercial for iichiko’s shochu, iichiko NEO.
Regrets like “If I could go back, I would never let you go” are something anyone might experience.
All the more reason to cherish the loved one before you as much as you possibly can.