[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)
Sad memorieskoorogi
Among the royalty-free BGM distributed on the site DOVA-SYNDROME, “Sad Memories” is one of the most popular tracks.
In the first half, an extremely sparse piano phrase stirs unease; later on the number of notes increases slightly, but the unnaturally wide gaps between them create an eerie impression.
The use of many dissonances heightens a spine-tingling atmosphere that’s hard to resist.
True to its title, it powerfully evokes the feeling of revisiting sorrowful memories, tightening the chest…
[Sad BGM] Music You Want to Listen to When You Want to Cry (51–60)
fall, sink (with a nuance of moral decline or degradation)moppī saundo
A gem of a track by MoppySound, whose quiet piano melody sinks into the heart.
The deeply wistful tune evokes a strange, fleeting mood—like nodding off late at night while staring at a computer screen.
Released in April 2014, this piece has been widely used in videos on platforms such as YouTube and TikTok, capturing the hearts of many.
With its dark, melancholic atmosphere, it’s a perfect choice as background music for visual works that convey late-night stillness or a sense of gloom.
balladKetsumeishi
A straight-up ballad.
Its directness hits you right in the heart.
With that quintessential Ketsumeishi beautiful melody, it’s truly a song you can’t listen to without tears.
The first line of the chorus is so good—please give it a listen! If you’ve ever been in love, I’m sure it’s an emotion everyone has imagined.
The theme is said to be “a love that can’t come true,” and while there are many ways to interpret it, I’d love to listen to it alone in the cold season and let my thoughts wander.
single bedSha ran Q
It’s one of the signature songs by the popular rock band Sharam Q.
I’d say it’s a classic, bittersweet love song that has been cherished for a long time.
When you want to listen to music quietly by yourself and have a good cry, this song is perfect.
A highly recommended track I’d love for you to hear.
indigoSukima Suichi
A ballad by Sukima Switch included on the album Yūkaze Blend.
Many people who aren’t avid fans might not know it, but it’s packed with everything that makes Sukima Switch who they are.
The protagonist’s self-questioning as they struggle with love is striking and prompts a lot of deeper reflection.
Don’t you ever find the same feelings circling round and round without end? When you listen to it during rough patches, it also has a raw intensity that makes your emotions well up, and you might find you just can’t hold them back.
Goodbye, LipsHarureo
A heartbreak song sung by HaruLeo, the duo of Nana Komatsu and Mugi Kadowaki from the film “Farewell Song.” This track, written by Motohiro Hata, portrays a breakup between a man and a woman, and its wistful melody amplifies the sadness.
The overwhelming feelings well up and loosen the tear ducts.
atonementKasamura Tōta
It really stirs my emotions when I listen to it at times when I find myself thinking, “I’m such a hopeless person.” It’s a song by the popular Vocaloid producer Toa Kasamura, who also works on choral pieces, released in 2018.
The arrangement is very simple—just piano and vocals—but that simplicity lets the lyrics’ profound, message-driven depth shine.
“I may have my flaws, but I’m going to keep living anyway.” It’s a moving Vocaloid track that makes you feel that way.
Have a good cry and feel refreshed—reset your feelings.
