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 tearful request dedicated to you (121–130)
Small palmAqua Timez
It’s a song that expresses gratitude, saying that more than any words, simply having someone by your side has been a source of support.
It’s a message to a loved one, with lyrics that can be read as addressed to a partner, a friend, or a family member.
The gentle melody highlights the lyrics, making it a beautiful piece.
I am Santa Claus.FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
The protagonist of this song is his own self who has passed away.
You can feel the sorrow and the guilt of having suddenly disappeared from her side.
After she overcomes her grief, she finds a new partner.
The part where he sings, “I’ll make it snow so the two of you can be close,” is so heartrending it makes my chest ache.
MPRINCESS PRINCESS
This song is about a woman’s sad heartbreak after a relationship she wished could have lasted forever.
When love leaves lingering feelings, only the memories of him remain.
Not just his words, but even the scenes she saw become memories, doubling the sorrow.
It’s a song that resonates with both the pain of heartbreak and the feeling of longing for someone you love.
One million “I love you”sRake
This song, which sings of deep feelings for a loved one, is a masterpiece that resonates in the listener’s heart.
Its straightforward lyrics and refreshing melody convey a pure message of love.
Released by Rake in March 2011, the track was also featured in a Yokohama Tires commercial, capturing the hearts of many.
The lyrics, filled with feelings for someone special, are sure to strike a chord in you as well.
It is often chosen for weddings or as a gift for someone important, and if you listen to it together with the one you love, it might even move you to tears.
This is the perfect song for when you want to feel pure love or reaffirm your feelings for someone dear.
Crying songs, tear-jerker tracks. A request of tears dedicated to you (131–140)
Long goodbyeSHE’S
When it comes to tear-jerker songs, having piano is a sure bet.
Looking at the lyrics, it’s a breakup song, but the beautiful piano melody evokes all kinds of emotions beyond that and really gets to you.
It’s an older track among SHE’S songs, but those who know it consider it a classic.
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A band whose popularity is skyrocketing among young people, with a song that straightforwardly sings about what it means to be yourself and what individuality is—a track that will surely stay in our hearts for years to come.
Without worrying about being “your true self,” it always gives me a push and the courage to keep moving forward toward what I should do and the goals I’m aiming for.
A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly
It was Superfly’s debut song and also the theme song for a TV drama, but at the time I was in elementary school and watched the show without paying much attention to the song.
Years later, when I listened to it again, the lyrics filled with straightforward gratitude moved me deeply, and it became a song that reminds me never to forget to be thankful.