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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So sad it could make you cry (1–10)
Timeless songs that bring tears to your eyes just by listening
First, let me introduce some sad songs that will make you cry just by listening. I’m sharing tear-jerking tracks for various situations, so if you’re looking for sad songs, start here.
tear(s)Marushii
A heartrending ballad that vividly recalls days spent with a former lover under the summer sky.
Released by Marcy in August 2025, it’s a breakup song and their first ballad to be delivered for the summer, despite their history of producing many uptempo summer numbers.
The story begins with memories at a seaside park and is written entirely in the past tense, conveying the lingering attachment and pain of a love that can never return.
The way it retraces the past, as if touching memories, portrays the lingering afterglow of feelings that remain even after a breakup.
It’s a song that gently stays by your side when you’ve experienced a farewell with someone important or when you want to cry your heart out and set your feelings free.
spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota
An overwhelming sense of loss for a cherished person you can no longer meet.
Gently accompanying that aching heart are the works of Totasan, an artist drawing attention as a bedroom creator.
Released in February 2023 and included on the first album “oidaki,” this piece sparked a major reaction, even reaching No.
1 on the USEN HIT SNS rankings.
Its poetic worldview—overlaying delicate, shifting emotions onto natural scenes like the sky and wind—leaves a strong impression.
While wishing for the other person’s happiness, the fierce longing to meet them once more creates a painful inner conflict that tightens your chest just by listening.
Even amid sorrow, the resolve to weave hope for tomorrow is sure to move your heart.
Lingering wordsSou
This song portrays a bittersweet resolve to keep moving forward while carrying feelings for someone lost.
Featured on Sou’s 4th album, “Sense of Wonder,” it was released digitally in advance in June 2024.
The sound crafted by mol-74 and the quietly woven lyrics blend beautifully.
Its emotional atmosphere is sure to bring many listeners to tears.
When you feel lonely or spend a night thinking of someone dear, this track will be there to comfort your heart.
It’s a standout album that also includes the opening theme for the TV anime “THE NEW GATE.”
SAD SONG feat. No No Girls FINALISTSchanmina
A special song by Chanmina and the “No No Girls” finalists has moved many to tears with its stirring performance.
The lyrics—filled with the bittersweetness behind happiness and a strong resolve to believe in the future—captivate listeners and make the piece deeply compelling.
Said to be based on Chanmina’s real experiences, it conveys the loneliness of chasing a dream and the importance of bonds with fellow travelers.
Released in January 2025, the song’s performance on THE FIRST TAKE in May of the same year tied in with the audition project and generated great emotion, topping YouTube for 10 days.
If you’re working hard at something, this song is sure to gently nudge you forward.
Don’t miss the chance to experience it.
Only a single voicerokudenashi
It’s a poignant song that empathizes with people carrying the pain of heartbreak and the struggle of living.
Released in December 2021, it delicately portrays the loneliness and inner conflict of young people today, accompanied by the gentle tones of the piano.
The emotions expressed by Rokudenashi reflect the image of people who, though hurt by everyday words, still try their best to smile.
The song resonated across borders, reaching No.
1 on Hong Kong’s Spotify Viral Chart and moving many hearts.
It’s a track I wholeheartedly recommend to those who can’t quite put their feelings into words or who are wrestling with worries alone.
Its tender melodies and vocals will surely stay close to your heart.
Heartbreak (1–10)
Heartbreak really is sad and painful…!
No matter how old you are, heartbreak is always painful, isn’t it? Whether it was unrequited love or a mutual relationship, it can feel like there’s a gaping hole in your heart. Here, I’ll introduce some breakup songs that will stay by your side and comfort you through that sad and painful heartbreak.
roomshaitoopu
This song portrays the aching emotions of a sleepless night in a room lit by a shaded lamp.
Written in tears by Shytoop’s vocalist So Sasaki, based on a real heartbreak, it delicately expresses regret for a lost love, shared memories, and the inability to forget the other person.
The track begins with quiet guitar arpeggios and gradually builds in emotional intensity, leaving a strong impression.
The protagonist’s inner world—where “what if” hypotheticals and lingering attachment intersect—is something anyone who has experienced heartbreak can relate to.
Released as a digital single in June 2022, the song was also included on the album Hors d’œuvre, released in February 2024.
It’s a warmly consoling piece that offers comfort to those carrying the pain of a breakup or parting with someone dear.
rendezvousshaitoopu
This song begins with a poignant scene of meeting up in a transparent rain.
It carries a powerful longing—wanting to see someone even if it means defying fate.
The delicate lyrics woven by Shytopes’s Sasaki and the band’s beautifully interlaced melodies resonate deeply.
Released in April 2023, it achieved the remarkable milestone of surpassing 100 million streams on the charts.
For those grappling with the pain of heartbreak yet wishing to cherish the proof of the love they shared, this is a song that will gently stay by your side.