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)
NAOHY
HY has a lot of songs that make you cry, don’t they? This song, “NAO,” is very well-known as a heartbreak song.
It’s perfect for when you’re in the mood to cry, the kind of song that amplifies your sadness.
It’s a track that makes you feel frustrated with someone who just won’t be clear, but for those involved, these feelings probably resonate with many people.
It’s a tear-jerking masterpiece that’s perfect for anyone with unrequited love or going through a sad romance.
When you feel like having a good cry, listen to it while savoring the lyrics.
Best FriendKiroro
When you’re feeling worn out and just want to cry for no reason, I recommend Kiroro’s “Best Friend.” Even if you feel alone, listening to this song will remind you that you have precious people and friends in your life.
It weaves together gratitude for those people.
It’s a song that can bring you to the verge of tears as you listen.
squallMONGOL800
It’s a grand, dramatic slow ballad.
Unstoppable tears are likened to incessant rain, depicting deep sorrow and a sense of loss.
The lyrics are marked by profound feelings for a loved one and the sadness that comes with that love.
Included on the album “Daniel,” released in August 2006, it was MONGOL800’s first new work in about two and a half years.
Recommended as a song that gently accompanies those who are experiencing deep grief after losing someone precious.
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.