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)
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.
