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.
- [120% Empathy] A Collection of Moving Songs [Love, Friendship, Encouragement]
- [For when you want to cry or feel sad] Tear-jerking masterpieces that make you cry when you listen
- [Tearjerker] Songs that make your heart tremble with tears & moving tracks with lyrics that touch the soul
- Farewell Song: A goodbye song. A tearful parting song.
- Tear-jerking inspirational songs: recommended masterpieces and popular tracks
- [Memorial Song] A moving classic and love song dedicated to a beloved person embarking on a journey to heaven
- [Today's Tearjerker Song] Tear ducts destroyed! Timeless and trending tracks that will make you cry no matter what
- For When You Need a Good Cry: Soul-Soothing Tearjerker Classics — Life, Love, and Work
- [Thank-You Song] A song to convey your feelings of “thank you” to someone special
- Vocaloid Songs for When You Want to Cry [Moving and Heart-wrenching]
- Tear-jerking songs that will loosen your tear ducts, perfect for Instagram Stories
- A collection of tear-jerking songs trending on TikTok: timeless tracks that will move you to tears.
- Tears for a heartrending story… Tear-jerking songs by women recommended for the Yutori generation
Love, Bonds, Farewells, Cheers… Songs That Pierce the Heart and Make You Cry Uncontrollably (91–100)
A single miracle among seven billionACE COLLECTION
This song by the rock band ACE COLLECTION, who made their major debut in 2020, serves as the theme for the drama “In a World Where Only I Am 17.” Speaking of them, they’ve been strategically uploading cover videos on YouTube since the beginning of their career, so many of you have likely seen their performance videos.
This track is an exquisite ballad woven with the solid instrumental and vocal prowess they built up during their formative years.
The lyrics are written from both male and female perspectives, inviting listeners to imagine various stories.
The straightforward expressions of love, delivered through a passionate and sweet vocal performance, seep into our hearts and move us to tears.
White LoversKuwata Keisuke
One of the great winter songs, “Shiroi Koibitotachi” (“White Lovers”), was written, composed, and arranged by Keisuke Kuwata.
It was used as the song for Coca-Cola’s “No Reason” campaign commercial, in which Kuwata himself also appeared.
At the 43rd Japan Record Awards, it received the Gold Award.
This poignant love ballad about a lover you can no longer meet has moved many listeners to the verge of tears.
WhyNovelbright
A heartrending ballad rock song that echoes with unforgettable love.
Released in 2022 by Novelbright, a rock band known for love songs like their signature track Tsukimisou.
It tightens your chest with memories of the days you leaned on each other and the importance you only realize after someone is gone.
The phrase at the end of the chorus, which can feel at odds with the true feelings, and Yudai’s high-tone vocals amplify the sadness even more.
The rough guitar tones in the interlude seem to express emotions with nowhere to go.
Even the slightly brighter outro might bring you to tears.
Try listening while overlaying it with your precious memories.
I want to see you.yuzu
It was released in 2009 as Yuzu’s 27th single.
The song was used as the theme for the NHK drama “Ghost Friends,” and it expresses Kitagawa’s feelings for his father, who passed away in 2008.
You can feel his gratitude toward his father and his resolve to live without forgetting what his father taught him, making it a song that brings tears to your eyes.
Under the same skyTakahashi Yuu
Under the Same Sky, a song by Yu Takahashi, was used as the theme for NHK General’s “Shigoto Hakken-den.” It also drew attention for its music video, which featured footage interviewing an ordinary 64-year-old man.
Takahashi said of the song, “I think ‘Under the Same Sky’ is an anthem for a community of people who aren’t the ones who can do everything.” When things aren’t going well, listening to this song might just bring you to tears.
To the one in 7.4 billion: YouHKT48
This is HKT48’s first wedding song.
The lyrics about the feeling of loving someone match beautifully with the elegant melody.
The music video is filled with a sense of happiness, and it includes many moving moments that are sure to touch you—highly recommended.
The Final RiverCHEMISTRY
Released in 2007 as CHEMISTRY’s 22nd single.
This ballad, chosen as the theme song for the Shochiku-distributed film “Zo no Senaka” (The Elephant’s Back), sings of universal love rooted in the theme of death.
It’s a masterpiece you’ll want to dedicate to someone precious when parting forever or when facing your own final moments.