[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 You Want to Listen to When You Want to Cry (41–50)
Summer Snowkrage
A song by singer-songwriter krage, chosen as the ending theme for the anime Raven of the Inner Palace, which is based on a fantasy novel.
It portrays the heartrending emotions of those deprived of freedom and burdened with a harsh fate, who earnestly long to live in the light.
Krage’s voice, combining clarity and strength, matches the song and the anime’s world perfectly.
As you listen, pay attention as well to the chorus sung in Chinese, which enhances the song’s atmosphere.
seems like (just) my imaginationmajiko
Among majiko’s works, this song is especially known for bringing listeners to tears.
It’s a cover of a Vocaloid track that portrays a machine trying to understand human emotions.
The protagonist’s feelings—tormented by self-loathing and painful past experiences—leave a strong impression.
Released in April 2015, it was included on the album “Contrast.” It was majiko’s first full-length album, and her first solo concert reportedly sold out.
It’s a perfect song for those who’ve endured difficult experiences or want to confront their own emotions.
I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci
One of rock band wacci’s signature songs, its music video on YouTube keeps racking up views, and it became a huge topic not only in the video’s comment section but across social media.
The husky timbre and heartrending vocals of the singer, Hashiguchi, further enhance the song’s appeal.
And when introducing this track, the lyrics are indispensable.
They depict a woman comparing her new boyfriend with her ex, and from them you can keenly sense her lingering attachment to her former lover.
Faced with that unbearably sorrowful message, you’ll likely find tears welling up on their own.
Oz.yama
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is filled with warm messages that gently accompany a loved one’s loneliness and solitude.
Released in 2021 by the mysterious singer yama, who keeps their identity undisclosed, the song was used as the ending theme for the anime Ranking of Kings.
It portrays a heartwarming relationship reminiscent of the characters in the story.
Some listeners may be moved by the depiction of two people who meet, become each other’s allies, and offer mutual support.
With majestic interplay between beautiful strings and band sound, it’s an expansive piece.
Please lend an ear to this ballad themed around loneliness and friendship.
Because I fell in loveaimyon
Love can be fun, it can be painful, and it can even make you think, “I didn’t know I had feelings like this.” This song is perfect for you if you’re heartbroken and feel like crying.
It’s by Aimyon, a singer-songwriter from Hyogo Prefecture, and it’s included on her second album, Momentary Sixth Sense, released in 2019.
The gentle way Aimyon sings matches the relaxed tempo, and the sound alone is enough to bring you to tears.
Be sure to listen closely.
I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo
The emotionally rich sound and lyrics of “I’ll Forget Your Silence in October” leave a strong impression.
It’s a song by Atarayo, a four-piece band with the catchphrase “We grow by feeding on sadness,” and its heartrending, relatable lyrics went viral on YouTube and TikTok.
Hitomi’s vocals have a powerfully emotional quality that, combined with the rhythm, bring tears to your eyes.
The lyrics capture the kind of bittersweet feelings anyone might have in everyday life, making them easy to relate to.
If you overlay it with your own heartbreak, you’ll be able to cry your eyes out.
You let me do as I please, and yet…arekunn
Alekun, who broke out thanks to TikTok, is also known for signature songs like “Baka.” This song portrays a woman with an unrequited crush, and it became a hot topic for resonating with many young people.
In the lyrics, the female protagonist is led on, contacted only when it’s convenient, and generally not treated with much care by the person she likes.
Even though she realizes, “They’re not interested in me…,” she can’t stop her feelings; just listening to the lyrics can be heartbreaking.
When the story in the song overlaps with your own experiences, you may find yourself bursting into tears.