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 pierce the heart and make you cry nonstop (221–230)
Just being alive is admirable.ReoNa
For those shedding tears over days that just won’t go right, this song might be there to comfort you.
It’s a track by ReoNa, a singer known as a “despair-style anisong singer,” included on her fifth single “Nai Nai,” released in 2021.
The lyrics and composition were created by the popular Vocaloid producer Toa Kasamura.
The lyrics, which spill out feelings straight from the heart, are so raw they make your chest tighten just by reading them.
The sorrowful piano and ReoNa’s on-the-verge-of-tears vocals really hit you right in the tear ducts.
Phantom LifeSEKAI NO OWARI
This song, released during SEKAI NO OWARI’s indie era, carries a profound message themed around life and death.
Fukase’s delicate vocals and Saori’s beautiful piano melodies resonate deeply with listeners.
Many have been moved by the lyrics, which depict the fragility of life and the feeling of loss.
Released in February 2010, the song was later included in the album “EARTH.” It’s a piece that gently stays by your side when you want to face the sorrow of losing someone dear.
I love youSUPER BEAVER
This is a gem of a song that passionately conveys the importance of honestly expressing love and gratitude.
It’s a track from the album “I Love You,” released in February 2021, and it helped mark their first full-length album after re-signing with a major label.
Also included on the same album, “Toppakou” was used as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Haikyu!! TO THE TOP, and “Jidai” was featured in a corporate commercial for NTT West.
With its straightforward lyrics and SUPER BEAVER’s signature powerful sound, this song underscores the preciousness of human connections and the importance of caring for others.
A staple that always energizes their live shows, it’s an essential track when talking about the band.
Give it a listen when you want to express your feelings to someone important in your daily life, or when you want to release emotions you’ve been holding inside.
I’m just living for happiness.SUPER BEAVER
This is a powerful song that portrays the pursuit of happiness while confronting human loneliness and inner conflict.
It is included on SUPER BEAVER’s album “Ongaku,” released in February 2024, and was written as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “MARS: The Revolution of Zero.” Within its emotional rock sound, it conveys the importance of living true to oneself and the hope that arises from our relationships with others.
This work gives you the courage to move forward while accepting painful experiences and sorrow as part of who you are.
It’s a song to listen to when you want to face the feelings in your heart with sincerity, or when you’re ready to take a new step forward.
The True Nature of TearsSUPER BEAVER
The melody and lyrics, which poignantly sing of the inner feelings we all carry, resonate deeply in the heart.
Though it grapples with loneliness and conflict, it also holds a wish, deep down, to be noticed by someone—a moving song where tenderness and bittersweetness intertwine.
SUPER BEAVER’s powerful rock sound and deeply emotive vocals vividly color the story.
Written as the theme song for NHK General’s drama “Vanilla na Mainichi,” airing from January 2025, this piece suggests a new frontier following the album “Ongaku.” In times when your heart feels unsteady or when you’re on the verge of losing your sense of self, it will become a treasured song that stays close to you.
Unrequited loveSUPER BEAVER
This song powerfully expresses the bittersweet emotions of unrequited love.
It was used as an insert song in the NHK General TV drama “Vanilla na Mainichi” in March 2025.
Through the drama, SUPER BEAVER portrays the frustration of one-sided love with gentle yet courageous words that leave a deep impression on listeners.
The track is included on the single “Kataomoi / Namida no Shoutai,” released on March 12 of the same year, blending seamlessly with the drama’s worldview.
It’s a song that stands beside those who still can’t convey their feelings and those weighed down by the ache of unrequited love—highly recommended for anyone seeking encouragement and empathy.
Love, Bonds, Farewells, Encouragement… Songs so moving they bring unstoppable tears (231–240)
LetterSHE’S
“Letter” is a song that faces the honest feelings you experience in everyday life with someone important.
It was released in 2019 by SHE’S, a band that delivers a rock sound infused with piano tones.
The warm, everyday-life-friendly sound unfolds with a steady rhythm.
The lyrics depict relationships that start to falter the closer two people become.
Accompanied by a relaxed band performance, vocalist Ryoma Inoue’s gentle voice tenderly embraces the bittersweet emotions.
It’s a track often used in TikTok videos set against emotional scenes.
When you’re feeling down, listen to the melody and lyrics—they may give you courage.
