7 types of sad songs: tear-jerker tracks for every scene
In life, it’s inevitable that sad things happen at various times.
We experience heartbreak and partings, and sometimes we even have to face the death of someone dear to us…
Even when we understand this in our heads, there are times when we just can’t shake the sadness.
In those moments, I’d like to introduce some timeless songs that will stay close to your heart.
I’m sure you’ll find lyrics you can relate to.
If you encounter that one special song, it might make your sadness a little easier to bear.
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Vocaloid sad (1–10)
I’m sorry for being alive.shizuku
A painful Vocaloid ballad that lays bare the deep darkness of the heart.
Borrowing KAFU’s voice, shizuku depicts crushing guilt about one’s own existence and profound loneliness.
Released in January 2025, this piece sets an earnest struggle with life to an emotional piano melody.
Its intense, soul-baring expressions pierce the hearts of those wrestling with self-denial.
When you’re troubled by living and feel like you might stop in your tracks, this work will stay by your side.
Question 32Kasamura Tōta
A story that seeps deep into the heart, performed by ten synthetic voice libraries.
Created by Toa Kasamura and released in November 2023.
The lyrics, woven from 32 questions, delicately portray self-inquiry and anxieties about the future.
Each one is so relatable that it feels as if the music is speaking on your behalf.
The quiet, piano-centered arrangement and layered harmonies also stir powerful emotions.
On nights when you feel alone, take the time to listen closely.
Don’t go.Souta
A delicate, heartrending song about parting with someone dear.
Released by Sota in October 2013, this track moved many listeners from the moment it came out.
Kae Yuki’s gentle vocals, the faintly nostalgic melody line, and the lyrics that capture the inexpressible emotions felt at the moment of farewell all strike straight to the heart.
I think it especially resonates when you listen to it after being separated from a friend or going through a heartbreak.
My godHanyū Maigo
A break-up song that poignantly conveys the ache of unrequited feelings.
Released in November 2024 to coincide with the event “The Power Of Regret” in the rhythm game Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat.
Hatsune Miku.
The arrangement, characteristic of Hanyuu Maigo, leaves an impression with hints of traditional Japanese elements.
The lyrics reflect the emotions of being forced to part with someone precious and the resolve to face forward despite carrying loneliness.
When you feel isolated or lost, this song is sure to stay close to your heart.
Bereavement (1–10)
A song that sings of the sorrow of the most painful farewell in life
Even when we know it’s a problem we’ll have to face someday, the death of a loved one is not something we can easily accept. Even if we understand in our heads that we have to move forward, we can’t help but feel very sad. Here are some songs about bereavement that stay close to those sorrowful feelings.
amberSEKAI NO OWARI
An emotionally moving song by SEKAI NO OWARI that gently sings about how memories with loved ones continue to live on in our hearts, with “farewell”—an inevitable part of life—as its theme.
It quietly portrays the bonds that remain within us even when they can no longer be seen, the anxiety of forgetting, and the gratitude we feel for those precious presences that continue to influence our lives even now.
Released in March 2025 and written as the theme song for the film “The Boy and the Dog,” the track is also included on the album “Nautilus.” It is a song that stands beside those facing the sorrow of losing someone dear and the changing relationships that come with the passage of time.
existenceWANIMA
This is a gem-like ballad by WANIMA, woven with deep gratitude and love for a grandmother.
Inspired by member KENTA’s experiences of being raised by his grandmother from childhood, the song vividly depicts memories from a seaside town.
Its mid-tempo melody and heartfelt vocals richly express warm feelings toward someone precious.
Released in March 2025, the track was written for Flower Gift Service “Hana Cupid” and used as the theme song for their Mother’s Day campaign commercial.
The CM featuring Shohei Miura drew attention as well, and the song has garnered notice as the band’s first ballad-style track.
It’s a piece I wholeheartedly recommend to those carrying the sorrow of losing someone dear or wishing to convey gratitude to the precious people in their lives today.
Say it.Yorushika
A song that delicately portrays the feelings of parting with someone dear.
Woven into its bright melody line are deep sorrow and a sense of loss.
The protagonist’s inability to accept reality is depicted alongside a tender, compassionate longing for the other person, interlacing natural imagery to create a world that evokes empathy.
Included on the album “Natsukusa ga Jama o Suru,” released in June 2017, this piece resonated with many for its piercing expressiveness and beautiful melody, and its music video surpassed 100 million views in July 2021.
It will surely offer gentle comfort to those who have lost someone precious or carry feelings too deep for words.