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, Encouragement… Songs so moving they bring unstoppable tears (231–240)
In that casemakaroni enpitsu
Macaroni Enpitsu’s gem of a love song, which sings of the bittersweet ache and gentle warmth of an unattainable love, stands by those troubled by romance and quietly cheers them on.
It delicately portrays the flutter of a faint crush and the wavering heart caught between ideals and reality, dramatically expressing pure love for another and the beauty of self-sacrifice.
Released in January 2025, the track was chosen as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime “Blue Box,” beautifully coloring the show’s world of youth and romance.
Its lyrics, where the pain of not being able to let go coexists with the kindness of wishing happiness for someone precious, will resonate deeply with those nursing heartbreak or harboring a secret, growing affection.
gardenFuji Kaze
Fujii Kaze’s song gently embraces the impermanence of life and the bonds between people through the changing seasons.
His soft, gospel-tinged vocals and piano tones sink deeply into the heart.
The track is included on the album “LOVE ALL SERVE ALL,” released in March 2022, and was also featured in NatureLab’s “Laundrin” TV commercial.
Its beautiful music video, filmed at ACAO FOREST in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, also drew attention.
This gem of a song offers solace to those who, even while carrying sadness and loneliness, wish to keep looking forward.
Take some time alone to really listen—you may find yourself moved to tears.
Ref:rainAimer
It’s a deeply moving song that makes you think of someone precious who’s no longer here.
Even with a hint of regret, it conveys an unwavering longing—a love and a cherished person you still can’t forget.
Those feelings come through so strongly it brings me to tears.
The past can’t be changed, but you’re free to think of the other person.
If you can’t forget them, it’s okay to keep on loving them, isn’t it?
Cheer up!Takeuchi Mariya
As the title suggests, it’s a song that encourages a friend heartbroken from a breakup, but it’s also uplifting to listen to when you’ve gone through one yourself.
With its gentle, conversational vocals and soothing sound, it might even bring you to tears.
It’s a song that makes you feel like you can face a painful breakup with a positive outlook.
We’re already broken up, you and I.AYANE
It’s a bittersweet love song that brings back memories of past relationships.
Released in January 2025, it’s included on the EP album “my luv.” AYANE’s clear, airy vocals are striking, and before you know it, you find yourself overlaying your own life onto the world of the lyrics.
The smooth, mellow R&B sound really seeps in, too.
It’s perfect for listening alone on nights when you can’t help but think of an ex.
By the time it ends, you might be able to look forward a little.
ElfAdo
An epic ballad portraying the loneliness and inner conflict carried by elves, beings of legend.
Written as the theme song for the drama “Peacock’s Dance, Who Saw It?”, the piece beautifully expresses the emotions of the protagonist played by Suzu Hirose.
Released digitally in January 2025, the song embodies a strong resolve to stay true to oneself, harmonizing a fantastical worldview with a powerful message.
It’s a track that deeply resonates with those who have lost sight of their path or experienced parting from someone dear.
On nights when you feel alone, or when you’re about to take a new step forward, it will surely give you a gentle push.
Re:prayAimer
Aimer’s “Re:pray,” used as an ending theme for the anime BLEACH.
The title plays on “replay” and the word “pray,” and that nuance is used strikingly in the lyrics as well.
The lyrics portray the breakup of a couple—poignant and sorrowful—and I’m sure they’ll pierce your heart as you listen.
It’s a heartbreak song, a farewell song, and you can feel lingering attachment, but as you read the words woven into the lyrics, you can also imagine someone trying to move forward, and it brings you to tears.
