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)
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.
MessiahCIVILIAN（kaimae wa Lyu:Lyu）
This is the song I turn to when I want to cry.
It lets me sink all the way into my darkness and cry my heart out.
I painfully understand the feeling of thinking, “If the world keeps turning unchanged even if I disappear, then maybe there’s no need for me at all.” The music video is shocking too, and you can fully immerse yourself in CIVILIAN’s unique worldview.
the way you decideFuzzy Control
Fuzzy Control’s songs all have really great lyrics.
The chorus line “Now’s the time—come on, start running” is a real key phrase that gives you a push forward.
When I listen to it when I’m feeling down or overwhelmed, it encourages me and brings me to tears before I know it.
Letter ~To You~GReeeeN
These days, they’re such a huge hit that a movie based on their own story has been released.
Besides “Kiseki,” they have plenty of tear-jerking songs, and the one I most want to recommend as a hidden tearjerker is this track.
Its melody is driven by an unusually low-pitched vocal for GReeeeN, and it’s incredibly moving.
From me to youGalileo Galilei
This is a song by Galileo Galilei that was used in a Shinken Zemi Junior High Course commercial about six years ago.
It always played during exam season back then, and when kids from that generation hear it, it reminds them of the time they were working hard and makes them cry even more.
I’m one of them, too.
J-POPHalf Life
The way the vocalist of Half-life sings, much like Sambomaster, reaches straight into the listener’s heart.
I’m disarmed by the tone of his voice, which conveys sincerity and innocence, and even lyrics that could come off as cheesy end up sweeping my heart away.
Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterHilcrhyme
A signature song by Hilcrhyme that sings of love through the four seasons.
Its beautiful melody and lyrics captivate the heart—some listeners may even be moved to tears.
Released in September 2009, it swept various music awards.
It was also chosen as a drama’s ending theme and is loved by a wide range of generations.
Cherry blossoms in spring, fireworks in summer, autumn leaves, and winter snowscapes…
The deepening feelings of love as the seasons change are portrayed over a gentle melody.
This piece inspires the desire to enjoy the seasons with someone special.
It’s also a great choice to sing at karaoke.