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 request of tears dedicated to you (131–140)
1106WANIMA
It’s a song from their debut, and its image is a bit different from their current lively, upbeat style.
It’s a warm piece that KENTA, the vocalist, sang for his late grandfather, and you can feel how much he loved him.
The grandfather seems to have been a fisherman, and that is also depicted in the lyrics.
budKobukuro
Released as Kobukuro’s 14th single in 2007, this song was written as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “Tokyo Tower: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad.” It is also said to have been created for member Kobuchi’s late mother, making it a deeply moving piece.
Tearful KissSazan Ōrusutāzu
The 31st single by Southern All Stars, released in July 1992.
It was the theme song for the TBS drama “Zutto Anata ga Suki Datta” (I’ve Always Loved You).
Although it’s a breakup song, it features a relatively upbeat melody, which may in turn evoke an even deeper sense of poignancy.
It reached number one on the Oricon charts and sold 1.549 million copies.
My NoteSukima Suichi
Sukima Switch has many famous songs like “Kanade” and “Zenryoku Shonen,” but this is my favorite among their tracks.
It’s a song that makes me cry and gives me strength, so when I’m stuck at work or troubled by something, I listen to it to recharge.
Tears Sparkle☆supittsu
The 12th single by Spitz, released on July 7, 1995.
The world of Spitz’s lyrics is truly profound: this song uses Tanabata—the release date—as its motif, and rather than celebrating the joy of meeting, it actually sings of the sorrow of parting.
Because the melody is on the brighter side, it’s not immediately obvious, but if you listen closely, it’s a song that can make you cry.
It peaked at No.
2 on the Oricon weekly chart and sold a total of 981,000 copies.
Further awayRemioromen
It was chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Beijing Olympic broadcasts, and it resonated with many people alongside numerous moving moments.
It’s a song that teaches the importance of not giving up and of standing back up without fear even after failure.
When your heart feels like it’s about to break or when times are tough, listening to it really sinks in.
wicked womanNakajima Miyuki
Miyuki Nakajima’s 11th single, released in October 1981.
She’s synonymous with tear-jerker songs, and this is her most famous signature track.
The chorus soars with a scene of crying until the tears run dry.
It reached No.
1 on the Oricon charts and sold a total of 833,000 copies.