[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 Bittersweet and Sad They Make Your Chest Tight (41–50)
spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota
Tota is an artist whose charm lies in her unadorned, sincere voice.
Since 2022, she has been sharing her music from home in the style known as a bedroom sound creator.
This song, released in 2023, features lyrics that express a wish—and offer encouragement—to live life to the fullest even in times of sadness or hardship, right up to the very end.
It’s curious how being alive can make us conscious of death, but the lyrics, which juxtapose life and death, are thought-provoking.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to while savoring the words carefully.
yellowback number
Speaking of songs imbued with a bittersweet yet beautiful wish for a loved one’s happiness, “Yellow” comes to mind.
Created in 2021 by the rock band back number, known for crafting love songs from every perspective, it vividly portrays the kind of longing that keeps you thinking about someone you love—even when you know your feelings won’t reach them, even when you know it won’t come true.
You’ll also find solace in vocalist Iyori Shimizu’s tender yet powerful voice.
It’s a grand rock ballad resonating with the sound of beautiful strings.
Why not receive its message that stands beside the anxieties and heartache of unrequited love?
calm (of the sea), lull; Nagi (a Japanese given name)Marushii
A tear-jerking love ballad, “Nagi.” It’s a track by the three-piece rock band Marcy, included on their album Candle.
The song’s protagonist is a man who has just gone through a breakup, and it depicts him looking back on the days he spent with his ex.
The story mainly unfolds through past events, and when the perspective returns to the present at the end, we see the protagonist has grown a little—such a lovely structure.
Also, don’t miss the music video, in which actress Hoshi Matsukawa plays the ex-girlfriend.
Don’t push yourself anymore.Asa
Singer-songwriter ASA, whose highly empathetic lyrical world has been making waves under the tagline “songs for people who want to die.” Released for streaming on April 29, 2023, the track “Don’t Push Yourself Anymore” features a gently shaded yet soft vocal delivery that leaves a strong impression.
The lyrics, which express feelings for those who relentlessly drive themselves to the edge, may offer a message that lightens the heart for people who get through each day by suppressing their true selves.
It’s a sentimental number whose delicate ensemble resonates deeply.
signJUJU
Singer JUJU, whose broad musicality is shaped by her family’s influence and who also runs her own brand outside of music, has won strong support especially among women through her wide-ranging activities.
Her 20th single “sign,” written as the theme song for the film The Wings of the Kirin, features sentimental piano and strings that tug at the heart.
The lyrics tell the story of searching for a sign from someone who’s been lost, evoking a profound sorrow and loneliness that words alone can’t express.
It’s a tear-jerking ballad that aligns with the film’s narrative.
The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell
This song was used as the ending theme for the first season of the anime Bakemonogatari.
It’s famous as the breakout work of the creator unit supercell.
The clear, transparent vocals that match the song’s atmosphere and lyrics are very pleasant to listen to.
Although it gives a refreshing impression, it’s actually a song about heartbreak.
The lyrics from the second chorus onward are especially tear-jerking.
balladKetsumeishi
Ketsumeishi’s “Ballad” is a song about overflowing emotions and a heartrending farewell.
Released in 2011 as their 21st single, it reached No.
5 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
It’s a gentle ballad that forgoes their signature rap style, packed with a fresh side of Ketsumeishi’s appeal.
The music video, which portrays a parting from a loved one, is also beautifully heartbreaking—please give it a watch.
It will help you appreciate the song even more.
