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Beautiful tear-jerking songs / songs that make you cry your eyes out

A tear-jerking song that moves people on Instagram Reels

When you’re watching Instagram Reels, some of them are so moving they can bring you to tears.

For those tear-jerking videos, the background music is really important.

So this time, we’ve put together a collection of songs that will tug at the heartstrings and make you cry on Instagram Reels!

From story-driven tracks to songs that help you let it all out during tough times, we’ve gathered a wide variety of “tear-jerker” songs.

If you want to give your own Reels a touching, emotional vibe, this list is for you—find your favorite!

Create moving Reels that make viewers say they were brought to tears!

Let’s get started!

Tear-jerking songs that move you on Instagram Reels (11–20)

Velvet Poemback number

This song by back number is a moving piece that sings about the importance of living true to yourself, even while carrying heartache and life’s hardships.

Released digitally in August 2022, it was written specifically as the theme song for the film “Akira and Akira.” Vocalist Iyori Shimizu wrote and composed the song, with Seiji Kameda handling the arrangement.

The work depicts a stance of facing injustice and, even on the verge of breaking, raising one’s own voice to sing out boldly—ultimately becoming a song that celebrates life.

It’s a perfect track for those who want to create a touching video on Instagram Reels, so be sure to give it a try.

Shizuku (feat. indigo la End)yama

yama 'Shizuku (prod. indigo la End)' Music Video
Shizuku (feat. indigo la End)yama

This gem of a song weaves a warmly resonant melody with lyrics full of deep sensitivity.

Delicately portraying an intimate exchange of hearts with a loved one, it harmonizes yama’s translucent vocals with indigo la End’s gentle tones to beautiful effect.

It tenderly expresses how someone, burdened by a heavy heart, finds solace in another’s presence, and it deeply resonates with listeners.

Released in February 2025 as an advance track from the album ‘; semicolon’, the song drew considerable attention.

It carefully threads the protagonist’s shifting emotions and feelings for someone dear, making it a piece that stays close to you in moments of loneliness or when you find yourself thinking of someone special.

Because you are hereUru

[Official] Uru “Because You Are Here” — Theme Song for TBS Sunday Theater ‘Ship of Theseus’
Because you are hereUru

A number by Uru, whose captivating voice feels like it wraps gently around the listener’s heart.

This song was written as the theme for the drama “Theseus no Fune” starring Ryoma Takeuchi.

Just having someone important to you can give you the strength to overcome anything and keep going.

The lyrics are filled with a warm message that makes you feel that way.

They also tie in with the drama’s story, so many listeners will likely find parts they can relate to.

Released in February 2020, it is also included on the album “Orion Blue.” If you listen to it while thinking of someone you can no longer meet, you might find tears falling naturally.

SparkleRADWIMPS

Sparkle [original ver.] -Your Name. Music Video edition- Trailer from the new album “Ningen Kaika” First Press Limited Edition DVD
SparkleRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS is a rock band that captivates many listeners with their grand soundscapes.

Among their works, the one I’d recommend for emotional reels and stories is a piece created for a certain feature-length animated film.

It sings, with heart-wrenching melodies, of the fleeting brilliance of moments spent with a loved one within limited time, and of the poignant longing to reunite even when apart.

This song was included on the album “Your Name.” released in August 2016, and drew major attention as the track that colors the film’s climactic scenes.

Its dramatic progression—from a quiet piano motif to a sweeping full-band sound—makes it perfect for videos compiling memories with someone special, so be sure to check it out.

HeavenMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Heaven” Official Music Video
HeavenMrs. GREEN APPLE

This is a deeply moving song written as the theme for the film “I Will Tell You the Truth,” starring vocalist Motoki Omori.

It begins in a sacred stillness, unfolds dramatically, and then ends abruptly—an unpredictable structure that defines the track.

The work portrays not only human beauty but equally the ugliness that lies behind it, seeming to reflect complex emotions such as despair and inner conflict in the face of an inescapable reality.

Released in May 2025, this song gently stays by your side and resonates deeply when you’re weighed down by helplessness or a sadness too difficult to put into words.