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[YouTube Shorts] Moving & Tearjerking! Popular Songs That Touch the Heart
YouTube Shorts that you see every time you open your smartphone.
Don’t you ever find that the heartwarming music matched to those short videos unexpectedly brings tears to your eyes? The moving background music we stumble upon in the midst of our busy days gives a special sparkle to everyday life.
Coming across songs that heal a tired heart or give you courage is truly a treasure of life.
This time, we’ll introduce some moving songs that are widely used and highly popular on YouTube Shorts—tracks that deeply move many people.
[YouTube Shorts] Moving & Tearjerking! Popular Songs That Resonate with the Heart (1–10)
spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)NEW!tota
Released by Tota in February 2023, this piece is a moving track included on the album “oidaki.” Since a short version was posted in June 2021, it has spread explosively across social media.
It sings of a bittersweet prayer to a beloved person in heaven and a resolve to keep facing forward in this world, woven together with images of nature.
Its profound message—striving to hold onto hope for tomorrow even amid the sorrow of loss—is conveyed through a clear, transparent voice and delicate sound.
It’s an inspiring song I especially recommend for nights when you’re grappling with the emptiness of losing someone dear or when you’re seeking music that stays close to the heart.
Until we meet againNEW!Hirai Dai
An emotionally moving ballad that gently sings of the bittersweet sorrow of farewells felt in seasons of graduation and new departures, while holding hope for reunion.
Crafted by Dai Hirai, a singer-songwriter who captivates many listeners with a comfortable, surf music–inspired sound.
Released digitally in February 2015, it was also included on the acclaimed May release “Slow & Easy,” and remains enduringly popular.
It delicately portrays feelings that shift alongside everyday scenes and the changing seasons, with the calm tones of acoustic guitar heightening the emotional mood.
It will quietly accompany moments when you part from someone important—such as school graduation ceremonies or other life milestones.
LeoNEW!Yuuri
Singer-songwriter Yuuri, who captivates countless listeners with his overwhelming vocal prowess.
Featured on the album “Ichi,” released in January 2022, this work is a moving ballad that portrays the bond between a dog and its owner.
Told from the perspective of a beloved dog, the everyday moments—and the poignant farewell that eventually arrives—resonate deeply alongside Yuuri’s richly emotive vocals.
Following the release of the music video, views surged rapidly, and by August of the same year, total streams surpassed 100 million.
It’s a warm song that comforts not only dog lovers but anyone who cherishes time with their loved ones.
A masterpiece that teaches us the preciousness of everyday life—something we often realize only after it’s gone—and one that’s impossible to hear without tears.
Love is litNEW!rokudenashi
This work by the music project Rokudenashi is a single released digitally in February 2023.
It’s a ballad born from a collaboration between vocalist Ninjin and Vocaloid producer MIMI, characterized by a simple, piano-centered arrangement.
The song portrays a world in which the presence of someone brings warmth to a heart burdened by loneliness and anxiety, and Ninjin’s delicate vocals resonate deeply with listeners.
It became a major topic on social media platforms like TikTok and was performed at a special live show in December.
It’s a gentle track that quietly stays by your side when you feel tired or find life difficult in your day-to-day.
It’ll surely be okay.NEW!Little Glee Monster
This is a coupling track included on Limited First Edition B of Little Glee Monster’s sixth single, “Watashi Rashiku Ikite Mitai / Kimi no You ni Naritai,” released in August 2016 by the vocal group known for their powerful singing and beautiful harmonies.
Embracing anxiety and farewells without forcing a push forward, its gentle message quietly stays by your side and resonates in the heart.
With universal themes that align with various turning points in life—such as student life and future paths—this song overflows with warmth, offering a comforting hand when you’re feeling lost or alone.
AnswerNEW!Ikuta Rira
This song was crafted by Lila Ikuta, who also shines as the vocalist of the music duo YOASOBI.
Its clear piano and translucent vocals gently embrace the resolve to keep moving forward, even while carrying anxiety and inner conflict.
Released in March 2021, it was written as the theme song for Tokio Marine Nichido Anshin Life’s “Anshin Disability Income Insurance” commercial.
It was later included on the album “Sketch.” The video was filmed in Chicago, where she spent her childhood, and its warm scenery also drew attention.
When you face obstacles in a challenge or lose confidence, this piece quietly stays by your side.
If you catch it in a short video, you might just find tears welling up before you know it.
I miss youNEW!RADWIMPS
A gem of a ballad, imbued with a pure wish for a loved one who’s been lost—impossible to listen to without tears.
It appears as the final track on rock band RADWIMPS’ album “2+0+2+1+3+1+1= 10 years 10 songs,” released in March 2021, marking ten years since the Great East Japan Earthquake.
The album is filled with messages from the band, who have kept the affected regions close to their hearts for many years, and its quiet soundscape of piano and rich strings sinks deeply into the soul.
For those who carry the ache of wanting to see someone they can’t, or who seek solace in their sorrow, this is the piece to hear.
Its warm afterglow, beyond words, gently envelops the heart.