A wonderful, moving song

Love, bonds, parting, cheers… songs so moving they pierce the heart and make you cry uncontrollably

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
Keyboard playerSAKI
I’ve been playing the Electone since I was six, mainly performing Disney music, anime songs, and music from dramas and films. I post performance videos on YouTube and social media, and I also give concerts. Building on my Electone experience, I took up synthesizer and piano during my student years and performed at school-sponsored events. As a writer, I’ve covered not only music-related topics but a wide range of genres, so I hope to draw on my experience to deliver articles that make readers think, “I want to try that!” or “I want to listen to that!”

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.

Love, bonds, farewells, cheers... songs so moving they pierce the heart and make you cry nonstop (241–250)

LetterSHE’S

SHE’S – Letter【MV】

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.

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How to Love AfterimagesTele

Tele | How to Love Afterimages – Music Video

How to Love AfterimagesTele

A delicate sonic world, woven to gently embrace the pain and regret that lie deep within the heart.

Riding on Tele’s slowly flowing, lyrical melodies, the song about a lost love quietly stays close to the listener’s heart.

The tender, almost whispering vocals and the dreamlike soundscape that seems to reflect a city at night create a space filled with a familiar, aching nostalgia.

Released in February 2025, this work serves as the theme song for Tele’s nationwide tour, coloring 12 shows across 9 cities starting in March.

It’s a song that gently accompanies those who have experienced parting with a loved one or who carry unspoken feelings in their hearts.

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I loved (it/you)erica

erica – “I Loved You” Full PV

I loved (it/you)erica

It’s a straightforward breakup song with beautifully arranged piano and strings.

If you listen to a track that sings so directly about a lost love, anyone fresh from a breakup will surely find it hard to hold back tears.

I think many people will feel the words resonate with them and empathize with every line woven into the lyrics.

Still, even though it’s a breakup song, it’s not just about lingering attachment—the lyrics also convey a determination to move forward, one step at a time.

That earnest resolve is moving in its own right.

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I want to see you.iri

iri – I want to see you (Official Audio)

I want to see you.iri

On nights when you feel like crying, you just want to listen to something mellow by yourself, right? I recommend Iri’s “Aitaiwa” as a song that will move you to tears on a quiet night.

The lyrics sing of romantic feelings filled with complex emotions, and if you listen while reading them, the song’s poignancy will surely resonate in your heart.

Savor the depth of the lyrics and give it a listen at night.

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I stillmilet

milet “I still” Music Video (Theme song for the film ‘Unknown Girlfriend’)

I stillmilet

A love story about two people enchanted by a magical, fleeting moment of romance—yet gripped by the fear it might vanish the next instant—unfolds alongside milet’s sultry vocals.

Set to be released in February 2025 as the theme song for the film “Shiranai Kanojo,” the track portrays, with dramatic flair, both the aching tenderness of two souls drawn to each other and the love that keeps deepening between them.

Carried by a dreamlike melody, milet’s uniquely expressive voice seeps into the heart.

While closely echoing the film’s narrative, the song also stands strong on its own, making it a perfect choice for those longing for a loved one or wishing to reaffirm a precious bond.

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