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 that pierce the heart and make you cry uncontrollably (41–50)
The world to youEVE
A song by singer-songwriter Eve, who has been gaining attention with features in anime and commercials.
It portrays a protagonist who realizes they have only a short time left to live.
The heartrending lyrics and gentle, ballad-like composition are a perfect match, and you can’t help but get teary-eyed.
Incidentally, he began his career as an utaite (cover singer) and also works as a singer-songwriter and Vocaloid producer.
Tears of MagnoliaSutaadasuto Rebyuu
Released in 1993, this signature song by Stardust Revue centers on the theme of losing a loved one.
Written from a woman’s perspective, the lyrics move from warm depictions of a life where love was nurtured together to the shock of the man’s sudden passing.
Yet the single-minded sincerity of the lyrics—expressing a love that persists straight and true—undeniably tugs at the heart.
Moreover, Nobuto Nemoto’s remarkably expressive vocals and the graceful melodic line shape the piece into not just a sad song, but a beautiful one.
The True Nature of Shooting StarsBUMP OF CHICKEN
A song whose lyrics, filled with various feelings about shooting stars, leave a strong impression.
That sensation—like blending fantasy with everyday life in a romantic way—makes you think, “This is so BUMP!” Conveying what you want to say, shining with all your might… they may not be easy things to do, but the lyrics that give us a gentle push almost bring tears to our eyes.
The dramatic development of the track also plays an important role in heightening the song’s emotional impact.
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo
It’s a masterpiece ballad that, strangely enough, makes you feel saved just by listening to the chorus.
It’s a signature song by Taiwanese-born singer Yo Hitoto, released in 2004 as her fifth single.
The warm melody really brings out Hitoto’s clear, earnest vocals.
It naturally makes you feel like “I want to be kinder to the people around me” and “I want to cherish the person I love even more.” If you’re struggling with relationships or blaming yourself for feeling lonely, please give it a listen.
It will gently wrap your heart in comfort.
There’s a hole in my heart.Yorushika
All of Yorushika’s songs—created by n-buna, originally active as a Vocaloid producer, and vocalist suis—are popular.
Among them, this song in particular weaves in anguish, inner conflict, and worries that those who understand will truly feel, and I think it resonates especially with people who make music.
While it isn’t something everyone can relate to, for those it hits, it’s like being struck straight through the heart.
It’s such a beautiful song—almost mystical—that it brings tears to your eyes when you listen to it.
I long to see you now.MISIA
This is a single released in 2009 by MISIA, a singer who captivates with her overwhelming vocal prowess.
It’s one of her most popular ballads and was used as the theme song for the Sunday drama series “JIN.” Filled with reverence for the preciousness of life and a heartfelt longing for someone you can never meet again, it resonates deeply and is profoundly moving.
It also conveys the importance of irreplaceable moments.
Many listeners may find themselves getting goosebumps.
Be sure to check out the live version as well, where the emotions in the lyrics come through even more strongly.
MiracleGReeeeN
It’s no exaggeration to call it the number-one hit of the Heisei era.
“Kiseki,” released in 2008 by GReeeeN, a four-man vocal group from Fukushima, is a beloved song about the bonds we share with those dear to us, cherished by people of all ages.
It was used as the theme song for the drama ROOKIES, which featured a lineup of popular actors like Hayato Ichihara and Ryuta Sato.
It’s a song that makes you want to treasure the bonds you’ve built with your partner, family, and friends.
The title “Kiseki” is written in katakana because it’s meant to encompass both meanings: “miracle” (奇跡) and “trajectory” or “path” (軌跡).
