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, farewells, cheers… songs so moving they make you cry uncontrollably (81–90)
ClassicJUDY AND MARY
This song was released in 1996 as JUDY AND MARY’s 10th single.
As someone with a Showa sensibility, I’m drawn to YUKI’s vocals, which have a NOKKO-like quality.
The lyrics are filled with beautiful lines that can be interpreted in many ways, and without realizing it, you end up linking them to what’s happening in your own life.
It’s a masterpiece that makes you want to face forward and keep going, even through tears.
I recommend it when you feel up against a big wall.
unlastingLiSA
Letting your tears flow while being enveloped in an emotional worldview can be refreshing.
LiSA’s “unlasting” features a uniquely crafted world, and its meticulously detailed arrangement is outstanding.
With a relaxed tempo, weighty kick and bass, and a passionate melodic line, it moves you every time you listen.
flameLiSA
It’s a tear-jerking rock ballad that sings of the heartbreak of parting with someone dear, and of moving forward while carrying the hope they gave you.
Performed by LiSA, a singer known for many anime songs, it was released in 2020 as her 17th single.
Chosen as the theme song for the film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train, it became a hot topic.
The message embedded in the lyrics pairs perfectly with LiSA’s powerful, heart-wringing vocals, making your chest swell with emotion.
Since the piece reflects the film’s story, be sure to enjoy them together.
searchlightTamaki Kōji
The ending theme of the Nippon TV drama “Tokyo Bandwagon: A Downtown Extended Family Story.” A number with gentle lyrics that weave in childhood scenes, and the more you listen, the more your heart seems to be untangled.
Koji Tamaki’s voice is rugged yet warm and tender, and just listening to it somehow makes you feel like you’re going to cry.
A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe
This song, written and composed by Shinji Tanimura, was sung by Momoe Yamaguchi, one of the “Hana no Chūsan Trio.” It has become an indispensable classic for graduation season.
Although Tanimura has said that, because it’s a lonely song, it might not be suitable for occasions like graduation, it has been passed down as a masterpiece that powerfully expresses the feelings of those setting out on a new journey.
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE
It was released in 2007 as EXILE’s 23rd single.
The song was issued as the lead single from their fifth album, “EXILE EVOLUTION,” and was used in a music.jp commercial.
It reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and is also popular as a classic graduation song.
Love, Bonds, Farewells, Cheers… Songs That Pierce the Heart and Make You Cry Uncontrollably (91–100)
Farewell, YouthChatto Monchī
It’s a very popular song for graduations, and many people probably feel like listening to it during the graduation season.
It’s a classic that really tugs at the heartstrings in various “graduation” moments—not only when looking back on your youth, but also when retiring, or perhaps even after a heartbreak.
