Love, bonds, parting, cheers… songs so moving they pierce the heart and make you cry uncontrollably
When things don’t go well—like heartbreak or setbacks in life—and you’re feeling down, don’t you ever feel like having a good cry to get it all out?
On the other hand, some of you might want to play music when celebrating or expressing gratitude to family and friends, or you might be looking for a moving BGM to enrich those unforgettable wedding moments.
In this article, we’ll introduce tear-jerking songs tailored to a variety of situations like these.
From timeless tearjerkers to hidden gems, we’ve selected tracks that will stay close to your heart.
“If feels like it’s singing about me,” “It gently accompanies me when I’m feeling low or overjoyed”—give these tried-and-true songs, filled with such messages, a listen.
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Love, bonds, farewell, cheers... songs that pierce the heart and make you cry uncontrollably (71–80)
Bridge of Gloryyuzu
Yuzu’s “Eikou no Kakehashi” is a song with the power to strengthen the heart.
Its lyrics, which encourage those in the midst of challenge and growth, and its courageous melody make it something special that deeply moves countless listeners.
Offering the courage to move forward, this song gives strength even when facing life’s hardships.
It’s also perfect as background music for graduations and new beginnings, adding a moving touch to important moments.
Carrying a message that deserves to be passed down across generations, it continues to be cherished by many as a warm expression of support.
See you tomorrow…JUJU
Released in 2011 as JUJU’s 17th single.
Chosen as the theme song for the Kansai TV/Fuji TV drama “Good Life: Thank You, Dad.
Goodbye,” it reached the Top 10 on the Oricon charts.
The song conveys love from both perspectives: a parent’s love for their child and a child’s love for their parent.
The Toilet GodUemura Kana
Kana Uemura’s “Toire no Kamisama” (The Toilet Goddess), released in 2010, is a heartwarming song she wrote based on her real-life experiences with her grandmother.
Believing her grandmother’s words—“There’s a beautiful goddess in the toilet, and if you keep it clean, you yourself will become beautiful”—the young protagonist scrubbed the toilet every day.
However, as she entered adolescence, she ended up hurting others and leaving home, and in the end, while they remained at odds, her beloved grandmother passed away.
It’s a story that will move you to tears.
Song of CandyBUMP OF CHICKEN
BUMP OF CHICKEN’s “Amedama no Uta” is a ballad that resonates deeply.
The bittersweetness woven into the lyrics and the sorrow that grows as the song progresses tug at the listener’s heartstrings.
Their music often stands by us through various moments in life, and this song is no exception, earning the empathy of many.
The chorus features a powerful, emotive melody that leaves a strong impression, beautifully uniting the band’s skill with the elegance of their melody.
Listening to “Amedama no Uta” will likely bring back memories of pivotal scenes in your life—both joyful and sorrowful.
Portraying intense emotions like heartbreak and bonds, this song offers solace and serves as a strong encouragement, sure to reach the hearts of its listeners.
MissingKubota Toshinobu
Toshinobu Kubota is a singer-songwriter famous for upbeat love songs like “LA・LA・LA LOVE SONG,” but he has also left behind masterpieces in the realm of sad love songs.
One of them is “Missing,” whose straightforward lyrics, imbued with an indescribable aching feeling, are sure to bring tears to your eyes.
The crystal-clear keyboard tones further elevate the song’s world.
When you’re feeling helpless in love, why not give this track a listen?
I LOVE YOUOzaki Yutaka
Yutaka Ozaki’s “I LOVE YOU” eloquently expresses the joy of being with a lover and the inner conflict of wanting to run from something.
Its deeply poetic lyrics make it a song that’s hard to listen to without tears.
In the song, the two are compared to an “abandoned cat” and an “empty box,” and imagining what situation they might be in is enough to bring you to tears.
You can also feel a sense of impermanence—the cruelty of how love can fade away.
That helplessness tightens your chest…
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It was released in 1993 as Spitz’s seventh single.
A re-cut single from their fourth album, “Crispy!,” it became Spitz’s first entry on the Oricon chart.
While the lyrics are heartrending, the band’s gentle, delicate melodies and vocals resonate deeply, making it a song that can move you to tears.