Crying songs, tear-jerker tunes. A request of tears dedicated to you.
When you hear the phrase “tearjerker song,” what kind of track comes to mind?
A heartbreaking breakup song, a love song that sings of earnest devotion, a piece that tells a moving story, an anthem that cheers on life, a song about loss…
Even just listing them like this shows how many kinds of tearjerker songs there are, doesn’t it?
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of masterpieces that shake us listeners to the core—songs you can’t hear without tears.
We’ve picked out all kinds of genres and moods—above all, songs that will make you cry.
If you find one that resonates with your experiences and feelings, it’s sure to become a treasured song for you.
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Crying songs, tear-jerker tunes. A request of tears dedicated to you (61–70)
The impact of a single dropUVERworld
A song by UVERworld, a rock band immensely popular among Japanese youth—so much so that their nationwide tours sell out immediately.
The vocalist TAKUYA∞ delivers irresistibly cool, straightforward lyrics with a clear, earnest voice.
It’s the kind of song that helps you accept the bad things and take a step forward.
viviYonezu Kenshi
This is the debut song of Kenshi Yonezu, who gained attention as a Vocaloid producer on Niconico Douga and made his major-label debut.
When I listen to this song, it brings to mind someone dear to me and makes me reflect on the encounters and farewells in life.
It’s a song I want to keep cherishing from here on out.
Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai
A gem of a rock ballad by Kami wa Saikoro wo Furanai that became a hit after gaining buzz on social media.
Its melody, vocals, and lyrics each carry a sensational power that speaks straight to the heart.
The song was included on the mini-album “An Opinion on Lambda,” released in May 2019.
It expresses an overwhelming longing for someone precious you can never meet again, and many listeners find themselves moved to tears even without having gone through a breakup.
Vocalist and lyricist Shusaku Yanagita reportedly cried many times during production.
Listen to it on a night when you can’t forget someone, and your tear ducts will surely be stirred.
AiHata Motohiro
Sung by Motohiro Hata in a delicate, tear-evoking voice, this song is a moving number that portrays how emotions one couldn’t believe in before begin to gently take root in the heart after meeting someone irreplaceable.
The beautiful guitar arpeggios and clear vocals deliver that heartrending love straight to the listener’s heart.
Released in January 2010 as his ninth single, it reached No.
5 on the Oricon weekly chart and was also used as the ending theme for a TV Miyazaki program.
It’s the perfect track for those moments when you want to once again feel the presence of someone precious to you—be it a partner, family member, or any loved one.
Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez
I have the impression that Aqua Timez has a lot of upbeat songs that lift your spirits, and “Ketsui no Asa” is also a song that gives me courage and energy.
When I listen to it, I really like how the straightforward lyrics—purely expressing your feelings to the person you love—resonate with me.
Crash/RiseBURNOUT SYNDROMES
The lyrics tell the story of a boy who, after much brooding, jumps from a rooftop and takes his own life.
Yet it conveys no sense of darkness at all; the way he refers to himself—the suicide victim—as a “birdman” is deeply painful and somehow evokes a fragile poignancy.
It’s the ultimate tearjerker.
short hairBase Ball Bear
It’s a bittersweet summer love song.
The music video is in full summer mode, using a nicely scuffed, worn-in look that really highlights both nostalgia and the fleeting nature of summer.
The song is great on its own, but watching the PV alongside it makes the message come through even more strongly.