A Collection of Tear-Jerking Spring Songs: Love and Friendship
When you think of spring songs, what kinds of tracks come to mind?
Chances are, many people think of cherry blossom songs or graduation songs!
Among those, there are also pieces that portray bittersweet romance or friendships bound by strong ties.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of spring songs that can bring you to tears as they resonate with your own emotions when you listen.
We hope you’ll find the perfect track for the exact situation you’re in—one that gently stays by your side.
There are so many wonderful songs that might move you to tears, you won’t want to look away until the very end.
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[Love and Friendship] A Collection of Tear-Jerking Spring Songs (71–80)
Best FriendNishino Kana
A heartwarming ballad filled with gratitude and love for friendship.
Kana Nishino’s straightforward lyrics, which express her feelings for her friends, truly resonate.
Released in February 2010, the song was also used for NTT Docomo’s exam-support campaign.
Even if you feel things like, “Because you were there, every day was fun,” or “No matter how many times I say thank you, it’ll never be enough,” it can be a bit embarrassing to say them directly.
Listening to this song together with the people you care about in spring—when graduations and new school terms bring change—can help you reaffirm your feelings for each other and take the first step together into a new stage.
SAKURA. I love you ?Nishino Kana
Set against the backdrop of a beautiful spring scene with cherry blossoms dancing in the air, this pure and elegant song by Kana Nishino poignantly portrays a woman’s heart swaying between lingering feelings for a past love and the pull of a new romance.
Its delicate piano melody and crystalline vocals gently envelop the bittersweet memories of love that resurface with the arrival of spring.
Released in March 2012, the track was featured in Sony’s Walkman “Play You.” commercial and included on the album Love Place.
It’s a gem of a ballad perfect for a spring night, where the emotions wavering between memories revived under rows of cherry trees and complex feelings toward an ideal present lover resonate with the fleeting beauty of nighttime blossoms.
spring skySuzuki Suzuki
“Haruzora,” Suzuki Suzuki’s 2022 graduation song that looks back on the many days of youth with deep emotion.
The lyrics express gratitude to the friends who were there through both fun and difficult times, and the wish to stay close even as our paths diverge.
The beautiful harmonies of the brother duo Suzuki Suzuki are sure to bring tears.
How about singing it at karaoke while reminiscing about all the memories you shared with friends? It’s a song that resonates with many who ran full speed through their youth.
[Love and Friendship] A Collection of Tear-Jerking Spring Songs (81–90)
Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA
People often say spring is the season of love, but not every romance is a happy one.
Released in 2013 as the 38th single by the music group AAA, this song uses rain as a metaphor for lovers growing apart—its lyrics are painfully moving and really hit home.
The melody is both catchy and mellow, and it’s a real tearjerker.
It’s a piece that makes you think, “I should properly express my feelings to the other person.” When you’re sunk in sadness, this song just might stay by your side.
No NameASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
As a song that heralds the arrival of spring, you’ve found a wonderful track.
This piece could be called one of ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s signature songs, included on their album Kimi Tsunagi Five M, released in November 2003.
Goto Masafumi’s calmly resonant vocals paired with the band’s powerful sound leave a strong impression.
The lyrics depict the shift from winter to spring and the anticipation of new beginnings, gently soaking into the heart.
It’s perfect for those starting a new chapter in life or standing at a crossroads.
Every listen is sure to give you the courage to face forward.
bow knotAimer
It’s a masterpiece by Aimer whose lyrics fit both the bittersweet mood of spring and the dazzling start of a new chapter, moving listeners to tears.
It’s easy on the ears, and as you sink into its slow, profound sound, it feels like it purifies your heart.
1096Cody Rī (Ri)
It’s a moving song that delicately captures the complex emotions of youth.
Written by Cody・Lee (Lee) vocalist Hibiki Takahashi in the winter when he was 18, it reflects on his experiences after leaving high school.
The title, which stands for three years = 1,096 days, carries the anxieties and regrets he felt during that time, as well as the encounters with people who became important to him.
It portrays a raw coming-of-age story, including how he was saved by band music.
Set for release in June 2024, this track is perfect for the season of spring farewells and new beginnings.
Recommended for those who want to look back on their high school days or are searching for their own path.