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.
Playlist
| So sad it makes you cry | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | tear(s)Marushii |  play_arrow | A song that reminisces about a past love by the summer seaside |
| 2east | spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota |  play_arrow | A song of grief and hope for a dearly loved one lost |
| 3east | Lingering wordsSou |  play_arrow | A poignant heart song that faces loss |
| 4east | SAD SONG feat. No No Girls FINALISTSchanmina |  play_arrow | Stirring songs give people’s dreams a push |
| 5east | NAOHY |  play_arrow | HY’s heartbreak song “NAO” resonates with the heart. |
| heartbreak | |||
| 6east | roomshaitoopu |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings about the pain of heartbreak |
| 7east | rendezvousshaitoopu |  play_arrow | A heartbreak song that defies fate and sings of the longing to meet |
| 8east | Love is litrokudenashi |  play_arrow | A song about overcoming hardships with the gentle love of the piano |
| 9east | junkYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | The courage to move forward while carrying what you’ve lost |
| 10east | Even if I forget somedayback number |  play_arrow | Feelings in back number’s breakup songs |
| an unrequited love | |||
| 11east | I wonder if they have a boyfriend/girlfriend.PLUE |  play_arrow | The struggle and aching emotions of unrequited love |
| 12east | freesiaMarushii |  play_arrow | A rock ballad that portrays Marsi’s heartrending feelings of love. |
| 13east | one grainwacci |  play_arrow | A song of a wavering heart at the end of love and parting |
| 14east | youHayashi Kazuki |  play_arrow | Kazuki Hayashi’s R&B ballad, the pain of heartbreak |
| 15east | me me sheRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A heartfelt RADWIMPS song about heartbreak |
| Farewell | |||
| 16east | About meMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Accept your struggles and move forward |
| 17east | HarukaYOASOBI |  play_arrow | A poignant YOASOBI song that depicts a farewell |
| 18east | Akaharukasumika |  play_arrow | A youthful song that refreshingly portrays a breakup |
| 19east | Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri |  play_arrow | Depicting a new beginning with Yuuri’s breakup song |
| 20east | Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | The theme song of the Doraemon movie expresses the importance of bonds. |
| Sad Vocaloid | |||
| 21east | Dear me, who couldn’t become anyone.PolyphonicBranch |  play_arrow | A rock so—ng about being tormented by feelings of self-denial… |
| 22east | I can’t go anywhere.Usagi 3 |  play_arrow | A song whose weighted emotions strike the heart. Vocaloid... |
| 23east | I’m sorry for being alive.shizuku |  play_arrow | A painful Vocalo— that lays bare the deep darkness of the heart... |
| 24east | Don’t go.Souta |  play_arrow | A delicate, heartrending song about parting with someone dear… |
| 25east | My godHanyū Maigo |  play_arrow | A farewell song that poignantly conveys the ache of unrequited feelings... |
| bereavement | |||
| 26east | Memories are beautifulAimer |  play_arrow | Nostalgic memories give me strength to live in the present |
| 27east | Beautiful daysarashi |  play_arrow | A theme song for an Arashi drama that delicately portrays heartrending emotions |
| 28east | If I Could Paint LifeYOASOBI |  play_arrow | A YOASOBI song that depicts love for those left behind |
| 29east | I remember your warmth.Teshima Aoi |  play_arrow | Aoi Teshima's Message Song |
| 30east | signpostFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | A ballad that sings of gratitude for the life inherited from our ancestors |
| karaoke | |||
| 31east | I love you.Hirai Ken |  play_arrow | A ballad that sings of the sorrow of losing a loved one |
| 32east | NAOHY |  play_arrow | Unrequited love’s pain: a tear-jerking heartbreak song |
| 33east | me me sheRADWIMPS | play_arrow | RADWIMPS’s heartrending breakup song, emotions sublimated through song |
| 34east | Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai |  play_arrow | A sad ballad of unforgettable love |
| 35east | nape (of the neck)aiko |  play_arrow | Aiko’s heartrending breakup ballad, on a winter night |
| [Songs of Bereavement] Songs about losing someone dear. Tracks to listen to while thinking of a loved one. | |||
| 36east | THANXWANIMA |  play_arrow | WA Nima's farewell theme song |
| 37east | Linju Lovemakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | A moving story depicting love and feelings in the face of death |
| A Tearful Farewell Song: A Love Song About Parting with Someone You Love | |||
| 38east | Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A duet song that portrays love and separation |
| 39east | I LOVE YOUkurisu haato |  play_arrow | Chris Hart's heartbreak ballad song |