[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 (51–60)
shutterYuuri
It’s a ballad that gently embraces the sadness of heartbreak.
The song is by singer-songwriter Yuuri, who rose to fame with the massive hit “Dry Flower,” and it was released digitally in 2021.
It was originally written for JUN MIYASAKA, who works as the cameraman for Yuuri’s YouTube channel.
The lyrics convey a heartfelt regret: that even the fleeting moments spent taking photos—the briefest instants—should have been used to reach out and touch the person you cherish.
When Someone’s Wish Comes TrueUtada Hikaru
When you go through a heartbreak, it can be hard to sort out your feelings, and your heart ends up in a mess.
This song by Hikaru Utada captures that bittersweet emotion.
It was also used as the theme song for the film CASSHERN.
The melancholic piano tones and Utada’s gentle, expressive vocals are sure to bring you to tears.
#302Hirai Ken
This is the song chosen as the theme for the drama “4-Minute Marigold.” The gentle tone of the acoustic guitar and Ken Hirai’s soothing, ballad-ready voice bring tears to my eyes.
The imagery is wonderfully romantic, and the straightforward lyrics that confess one’s feelings are captivating.
Let yourself sink into the song’s gentle world and have a good, cathartic cry.
Even if I’m not there.Hirai Dai
A song by Dai Hirai filled with deep love and feelings for his future family.
It features a grand arrangement centered on piano and strings, along with a beautiful yet fleeting melody.
Released in January 2022, it was also included on the album “Hope & Wish,” which came out in May of the same year.
The music video was created in collaboration with Tekken, a comedian famous for flipbook-style animation, and surpassed 2 million views within two days of its release.
The piece conveys the wish that parting from a loved one be etched in the heart not only as sorrow, but as a warm memory of love.
Highly recommended for those with families and for anyone who wants to feel their devotion to someone dear.
[Sad BGM] Music You Want to Listen to When You Feel Like Crying (61–70)
harf of meHirai Ken
There are many songs by Ken Hirai that can move you to tears, but for anyone who’s gone through a breakup, “half of me” might be impossible to listen to without crying…
Released in 2018 as Ken Hirai’s 45th single, this song was also the theme for the drama “Twilight Meteor Shower: Midlife Turn, Fell in Love.” Its heartbreakingly poignant and strikingly realistic lyrics will surely shake many listeners to the core.
If you’re dealing with a breakup and can’t think about the future right now, take the time to face your sadness honestly—and let yourself cry as much as you need.
I miss you. I want to see you.Tezuka Shota
A suspense drama that aired in 2019 and became a hot topic, “Your Turn to Kill.” This song, “Aitaiyo (I Miss You),” was released under the character name Shota Tezuka, played by the lead actor Kei Tanaka.
It’s filled with feelings for someone you can no longer meet, and whenever it played in the drama, it was a tearjerker.
For those who’ve experienced heartbreak or can no longer see someone important, it’s a song that’s impossible to listen to without tears.
It’s a number where a blend of wistfulness and sadness hits differently for each listener, offering various moments that can bring you to tears.
I’m home.Teshima Aoi
This is a song by Aoi Teshima, known for singing pieces like “Therru’s Song,” an insert song from the film Tales from Earthsea.
It was also used as the theme song for the drama Heaven and Hell: Two Faces of Psycho.
Aoi Teshima’s charm lies in the endlessly gentle atmosphere she creates through her delicate breathing.
However, when it comes to sad songs, that gentleness quickly transforms into something that heightens the sense of poignancy.
This song, too, carries that kind of wistful sadness.
When the heart‑wrenching lyrics are carried by Teshima’s voice, the sorrow somehow feels doubled.