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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[Songs of Bereavement] Songs about losing a loved one. Tracks to listen to while thinking of someone dear (1–10)
Linju Lovemakaroni enpitsu
A moving story that portrays profound love and longing in the face of death.
This piece was released as a single by Macaroni Empitsu in January 2023.
Created as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama “I Wish I Had Said It a Million Times,” it captured the hearts of many viewers alongside the show’s poignant narrative.
Woven with a heartrending melody of love and an emotional vocal performance, the lyrics contain the soul’s cry of someone forced to part with the one they love.
It’s a song that brings to the fore the ache of holding someone dear in your heart right up to the final moment, along with the feelings left unspoken.
Perfect for those who want to empathize with the pain of lost love or are seeking music that stirs the soul.
[Tear-Jerking Farewell Songs] Love Songs About Parting with Someone You Love (1–10)
Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE
A gem of a duet song that delicately weaves together the tenderness of a budding crush and the sorrow of parting.
Released in 2018 as an insert song for the film “Aonatsu: 30 Days with You,” it blends the voices of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE and Sonoko Inoue into a track that leaves a fleeting yet warm afterglow.
From both male and female perspectives, it carefully portrays the joy of meeting, the premonition of goodbye, and feelings that are hard to put into words.
The gentle tones of piano and acoustic guitar express the subtle shifts of the heart as summer draws to a close.
It is a heartwarming piece that offers comfort to those who have experienced parting with someone dear or who wish to cherish irreplaceable memories.
I LOVE YOUkurisu haato
A heart-stirring ballad that poignantly sings of a love growing cold.
Released in February 2014 as Chris Hart’s first original single, the song is known as the theme for the ACE JTB TV commercial.
While cherishing the happy memories with a lover, it vividly portrays the emotional turmoil of drifting apart.
Though American-born, Hart masterfully conveys the delicate nuances of Japanese and delivers a warm vocal that resonates deeply with listeners.
Scenes of memories unfolding with the changing seasons—like springtime cherry-blossom viewing and winter kisses indoors—further heighten the ache of heartbreak.
It’s a song that gently supports those who have lost someone precious or who are seeking closure.
In conclusion
We introduced sad songs for various situations—did you find one that resonates with your feelings? Your sadness may not disappear right away, but try listening to the songs we shared that can be there for you, or talking to friends around you.
I hope your sadness eases, even just a little.