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, partings, cheers… songs so moving they pierce the heart and make you cry uncontrollably (261–270)
remainingYoshizawa Kayoko
A song brimming with Kayoko Yoshizawa’s signature style, produced by Tomohiko Gondo, who has also worked on tracks for AAA and Kyoko Koizumi.
The lyrics—“Even after the breakup, it feels like you’re still everywhere, and every day I keep thinking about you”—offer a painfully relatable resonance for anyone heartbroken.
It might help you feel refreshed if you listen when you just want a good cry.
Since its 2017 release, the video’s views have surpassed 5 million and continue to grow steadily.
The music video, which finds a certain beauty in a cluttered cityscape, is a must-see—perfect even if you’re short on time!
GarnetOku Hanako
This is the fourth single by singer-songwriter Hanako Oku, who has produced and performed numerous commercial jingles and drew attention for her street performances featuring keyboard-and-vocal renditions.
Chosen as the theme song for the animated film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, the track is a soothing number with a warm vocal and a clear, piano-centered arrangement.
Its lyrics portray a love that ended before the feelings could be conveyed, a story that will likely make many people reminisce about their youth.
It’s a nostalgic piece that prompts reflection on the boundary between romance and friendship.
AzaleaYonezu Kenshi
A song by Kenshi Yonezu written as the theme for the Netflix drama “Sayonara no Tsuzuki.” Reflecting the story of meeting a stranger who has inherited the heart of a lost lover, it portrays the sorrow of losing someone beloved and the hope that life carries on nonetheless.
Blending delicate piano melodies with electronic elements in a modern ballad style, it was released in November 2024.
In step with the drama’s narrative, it centers on themes of inherited memories and unwavering love, resonating with the sentiment embodied in the white azalea’s language of flowers: “fulfilled love.” It is a gentle companion for those who have lost someone dear or wish to heal the pain of heartbreak.
To the futureayaka
The song that has been attracting attention after being featured in an NTT Docomo commercial is Mirai e (To the Future).
It’s a track by singer-songwriter Ayaka.
She’s also a mother of two, and it’s said she wrote this piece based on the feelings she experienced while raising her children.
Because it sings of hope for the future and love for the children who will live in that future, parents in particular may find it especially relatable.
It’s also recommended for those looking for a love song that isn’t about romance.
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.