[Sad BGM] Music You Want to Listen to When You Feel Like Crying
When you’re feeling down, some of you might try to lift your spirits by listening to upbeat music.
On the other hand, perhaps some of you are looking for music that lets you fully immerse yourself in sadness.
In this article, we introduce sad BGM recommendations for those very moments.
If you listen when something sad has happened, you’ll likely find tears welling up—but once the music ends, you might feel a little lighter.
When you’re going through something painful or sorrowful, don’t force a smile.
Let BGM quietly soothe your heart.
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[Sad BGM] Music to Listen to When You Want to Cry (31–40)
PrologueUru
This song was chosen as the theme for the drama “Chugakusei Nikki” (Junior High School Teacher’s Diary).
It’s a song about a heart-wrenching unrequited love.
The feelings you experience in the midst of painful, distressing one-sided love are scattered throughout the piece.
Uru’s gentle voice, free of any harshness, feels as if it lends you a shoulder to lean on.
Why not borrow that shoulder and have a good cry?
Ending themeamazarashi
An exquisite masterpiece ballad by the rock band amazarashi.
The lyrics read like a will—a final message—from a man facing death.
As he looks back on what has happened, he shares so much about what truly matters in life and his own understanding of the essence of happiness; you can’t help but be deeply moved.
The music video, crafted with a distinctive worldview to match the song’s concept, is also incredibly powerful and draws you in more and more as you watch.
By the time you realize it, this is a song that will likely have you in tears.
HikariAndrop
This song was the theme for the 2018 drama “Good Doctor.” With its easy-to-listen voice and captivating melody, it became a popular hit.
The message is: “If you, who saved me from the darkness of despair, are suffering, then I want to save you.” May every day with you shine brightly.
It’s a song that helps you stay positive.
If you listen when you feel like crying, it will surely help you take the first step forward.
The Song of Good Workaoiro
When you’re completely exhausted, your thoughts tend to drift in a negative direction, don’t they? In times like that, give this song a listen.
It’s by the three-member vocal unit aoiro, included on their first album “Mirai Pilot,” released in 2020.
The gently unhurried melody feels as if it’s speaking to you, which is especially striking.
Take your time to savor the meaning of each word.
It will surely lift you out of your slump.
Happy Endingback number
Back number is a band that has released many tear-jerking love songs.
Among them, their breakup songs are especially memorable—each one is aching, tender, and packed tight with overwhelming emotions.
This song is certainly one of those.
It depicts the moment a certain couple parts ways, and the most moving point is the heroine’s bravado.
She doesn’t actually want to break up; she still loves him deeply.
But instead of telling him that, she stages a clean, nonchalant farewell.
Watching her swallow her lingering feelings and try to accept the breakup he’s initiating is so heartrending that it brings you to tears.
[Sad BGM] Music You Want to Listen to When You Want to Cry (41–50)
Happinessback number
A song by back number whose poignant love theme captivates listeners and resonates with many.
The lyrics depict the story of a woman with a one-sided crush.
The man she longs for is likely her childhood friend or someone close to her.
However, he is in love with another woman, and the heroine is aware of it.
This song portrays a heartbreaking love story that could happen to anyone nearby.
Even if she isn’t the one chosen, her pure and beautiful wish for his happiness is sure to move your heart.
horizonback number
Since 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the world.
To prevent its spread, numerous sporting events were canceled, including Japan’s National High School Championships (Inter-High).
“Horizon” (Suiheisen) was created for the high school students who had been striving toward the national stage.
The song, by the three-piece band back number, had its music video released in 2020 and was digitally released in August 2021.
The frustration of not being able to stand on the stage of their dreams, the directionless irritation, the sorrow—this song embraces it all.