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 (81–90)
GiftET-KING
This is “Gift” by the male J-pop group ET-KING.
It’s a love-filled song about a clumsy man sincerely offering something to the one he loves.
You can feel the soul in the Kansai dialect and powerful vocals that strike the heart.
The lyrics express feelings of love and gratitude in a straightforward way.
Precious LoveEXILE ATSUSHI
This is a solo track by Atsushi, who, despite losing the audition for Chemistry, was famous for being number one in terms of talent.
With its strong vocal dynamics and weighty lyrics, it’s perfect for the spring season of meetings and farewells, overflowing with a power that can move you to tears.
My SpringI’s
This song beautifully captures the bittersweet feeling of spring.
Created by I’s, it appears on the album “DON’T COMMIT SUICIDE,” released in January 2022.
Infused with lyrics that convey the complex emotions of youth, the piece portrays the mindset of young people pausing before the start of a new season.
Symbolic images like MD recorders and lost memories resonate deeply with listeners.
The protagonist’s confusion about which path to take and uncertainty about their place in the world is something anyone can relate to.
It’s a track we especially recommend to those feeling anxious before a new chapter or new school term.
It will stay close to your feelings and gently give you a push forward.
Thunder Sakura feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmotiMAISONdes
Thunder echoing across the spring sky and cherry blossoms scattering in the wind.
This song vividly portrays the budding feelings of love that arise in such a fleeting season.
It became a hot topic in 2023 as the ending theme for the anime Urusei Yatsura.
The delicate world crafted by the collaboration between 9Lana and SAKURAmoti draws you in before you know it.
The wishes of “Let’s meet here again” and the earnest hope that “this spring won’t end yet” press close to your heart.
It’s the perfect track for anyone experiencing new encounters or farewells.
A lovely piece that stays by your side, one you’ll want to listen to with the arrival of spring.
A single petal of cherry blossomMISIA
A heartwarming ballad themed around the cherry blossom season.
Showcasing MISIA’s overwhelming vocal prowess, this work was released in February 2015.
It also drew attention as the theme song for TV Tokyo’s drama special “The Eternal Zero.” Its gentle melody that evokes the arrival of spring and its powerful vocals resonate deeply.
The lyrics, which depict parting, reunion, and hope for the future, will stay close to you at the start of a new season.
It’s perfect for scenes like graduation and entrance ceremonies—a song that gently supports those taking a new step forward.
spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE
Why is it that we feel such a swirl of emotions when graduation approaches? Looking back on the days we’ve had, we can’t help thinking, “I wish I’d done this or that,” while also feeling grateful for the memories that will last a lifetime.
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s “Shunshū (Spring Melancholy)” is the perfect spring song for graduation season.
The lyrics, which Omori reportedly wrote the day after his own high school graduation, are sure to resonate especially with students.
It’s a gently moving medium-tempo ballad that reminds us that, even though we tend to want so much, it’s the small, ordinary moments that truly matter.
Bathed in the refreshing air of spring, it’s a song that clears the sky inside you and lightens your heart.
[Love and Friendship] Tear-Jerking Spring Songs Compilation (91–100)
LullabyRADWIMPS
A heartwarming song that accompanies the season of fresh greenery.
Released by RADWIMPS in March 2005, the track was written and composed by Yojiro Noda.
Its lyrics, interweaving gentleness, parting, and hope for new beginnings, leave a lasting impression.
The warm vocals and melody gently embrace the listener’s heart.
Its refreshing tone evokes the arrival of spring and is part of its charm.
It’s a song you’ll want to hear in various spring moments—graduations, school admissions, the start of a new life.
Surely, it will stay close to your heart and give you the courage to look ahead.