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 tracks. A tearful request dedicated to you (81–90)
Flowera flood of circle
They’re a band popular with both men and women, centered around rock ’n’ roll as their biggest theme.
Their straightforward lyrics and the vocalist’s honest, unadorned voice fire me up and move my emotions.
Listening to this song made me feel like I should value myself and live straightforwardly.
starlightasobius
It’s an utterly grand piece.
The vastness of nature, the transience of light, and the beauty of the melody all come together to create an extremely majestic and beautiful composition.
The melody evokes something of Scottish music, captivating whoever listens.
Nishifuji Parkback number
This is a hidden tear-jerker by back number, a rock band that sings about love and is hugely popular among teenagers, with their live shows selling out instantly every time.
It’s a track from one of their albums, but just listening to this song brings back memories of my partner and fills me with a deep, aching sadness.
That very sadness, however, turns into a positive feeling that makes you want to fall in love even more.
Orientgo!go!vanillas
This song reminds us of the importance of each and every day.
Since a brand-new day has just begun, instead of saying “Ugh, I’m exhausted,” let’s cherish each day and live it fully.
That’s the message it carries.
It makes the fact of being alive feel precious—and brings you to tears.
sweet spiderindigo la End
The guitar phrase that starts from the intro evokes a strong sense of fragility.
This is a thoroughly guitar-driven song—very easy to listen to and easy to remember.
The PV is edited in a way that suits the track, and when you watch it together with the song, the tear-jerker factor doubles.
Azure Daysplenty
This is a song that always supports me when my heart is weak.
It sings about struggling with the parts of myself that can’t fully grow up.
Even as I struggle, it encourages me to live in my own way.
Its relaxed rhythm pairs well with the high-tone vocals, and it’s also one of the band’s popular tracks.
Crying songs, tear-jerker anthems. A request of tears dedicated to you (91–100)
Regretsumika
I’m singing about someone whose heart has grown distant.
To others she might look like an ordinary girl, but to me she was an irreplaceable treasure—that feeling of how much I cherished her comes through.
You can relate to how recalling small, everyday moments makes your heart ache.