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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Songs that make you cry, tearjerker anthems. A tearful request dedicated to you (1–10).
Just the two of usRADWIMPS
RADWIMPS are now known by many people, and this is one of the hit songs that made them popular.
In contrast to its gentle melody, the lyrics unfold briskly and lightly, creating a pleasant feeling that makes you close your eyes and listen intently.
Brimming with the charm that makes you think, “Maybe this is what happiness is,” the lyrics convey a heart in love, shouting with all its might how much it loves the other person.
It’s a song I can recommend to people of all ages.
Released in 2006, it can truly be called a masterpiece that is still loved by many today.
MetronomeYonezu Kenshi
From the intro, you can feel a touch of nostalgia and a gentle warmth.
Set to such a melody, the song portrays the emotions after parting with someone you loved.
First, try listening while reading the lyrics and relaxing your mind.
You’ll notice how each phrase that makes up the lyrics pierces straight into the heart with sharp precision.
The title, “Metronome,” refers to a device used in musical practice that keeps a steady rhythm.
Please experience this song—named after such a tool—together with the music video crafted using illustrations drawn by Kenshi Yonezu himself.
FanfareNEW!Tamaki Kōji
Koji Tamaki’s songs, powered by his overwhelming vocal prowess, stir the soul.
Drawing on his own childhood experiences growing up in Hokkaido, where it snows for more than half the year, the piece weaves in a sense of speed through its melody while conveying the preciousness of living straight and true as your authentic self.
This track will be released as a single in November 2025 and has been selected as the theme song for the drama “The Royal Family.” It’s a gently heartwarming number that will resonate with those who, even while hurt, strive to live earnestly for what matters most.
When you need the courage to move forward, listening to this song will surely stay close to your heart.
Crying songs, tear-jerker tunes. A request of tears dedicated to you (11–20)
One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
A Fumon track that resonates in the hearts of everyone striving toward their dreams.
It was used as the cheer song for the 2010 summer high school baseball tournament and featured in many other baseball-related tie-ins.
The CD cover starred Masahiro Tanaka, who was then a member of the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles.
This song strikes a chord not only with students working hard in high school baseball, club activities, and school life, but also with adults who’ve moved beyond those days.
On the path to seizing a dream, there are times when many tears are shed.
This is a chest-thumping anthem that stirs your spirit in those moments.
Mikan HeartC&K
There may be few songs that portray love this thoroughly.
The gentle, piano-centered melody that enters in the intro instantly conveys the beauty and poignancy this piece holds.
Alongside the music, what’s built up is the many facets that true “love” contains: the wonderful feelings it brings, and, in contrast, the fear and sadness that love can reveal.
These elements are told at an unhurried yet powerful pace.
Whether you’ve experienced love or not doesn’t matter—this is a song that makes you feel it should be heard by many.
KanadeSukima Suichi
It’s one of Sukima Switch’s best-known songs.
Thanks to its brilliance and strong message, it first appeared as an insert song in the film “Rough” and has since been used in many works.
The song tells the story of a couple.
Through lyrics that convey feelings for a loved one who is drifting away, you can feel deep sorrow, heartache, and tenderness.
While many people might associate Sukima Switch with upbeat, energetic tracks like “Zenryoku Shonen,” this song suggests that it’s actually these emotionally resonant pieces that represent the true essence of Sukima Switch—an outstanding track.
not enoughwacci
With its simple title “Missing,” anyone who sees it will likely think, “What’s missing?” and hit play.
Then, from the very first line, they’ll take a tremendous hit.
This song contains elements that look at wacci’s hit “Betsu no Hito no Kanojo ni Natta yo” from another angle.
It gently sings of that painful, heartrending feeling: “I broke up with my lover and started seeing someone new, but I just can’t help remembering.” And even while holding onto those feelings, it’s also a song of strong resolve—of deciding to move forward.
It’s a track I especially want people struggling with love to hear.