For When You Need a Good Cry: Soul-Soothing Tearjerker Classics — Life, Love, and Work
There are moments in life when you just feel an overwhelming urge to cry, aren’t there?
In this article, we introduce songs that are guaranteed to make you cry and tracks to listen to when you want to let the tears flow.
We’ve gathered classic songs and masterpieces that support your desire to cry from various angles—heartache in love, the difficulties of life, the hardships of work, and more.
Anyone’s heart can get worn down if they push themselves past their limits.
If you’re feeling tired, please give these a listen.
I’m sure these wonderful pieces of music that gently stay by your side will bring you comfort.
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[For When You Want to Cry] Soul-Soothing Tearjerker Classics. Life, Love, and Work (91–100)
If I Could Play the PianoNishida Toshiyuki
This is a hit number from the youth of Toshiyuki Nishida, an actor who has appeared in numerous films and TV dramas and is loved by many for his approachable character despite his veteran presence.
The opening lyrics, which also serve as the title, are particularly memorable and may be even more famous than the chorus.
It’s a classic that expresses the feelings of a clumsy man who wants to deliver something to the one he loves but can’t.
loadTHE toraburyū
Released in 1993, THE Toraburyu’s “Road” gradually caught on and became a massive hit.
It’s such a famous song that it’s essentially their signature track.
Amazingly, the song has as many as 14 chapters.
I think it’s known across generations, often played in somber scenes.
When you really listen closely, it’s a very sad song, and the sound of the harmonica further deepens the melancholy.
half of meHirai Ken
Right before the concert, he insisted on singing it, and it was decided he would perform it.
It’s set ten years after the 2001 release of “even if.” It was sung as an encore at “Ken Hirai Ken’s Bar 2009” in 2009.
Although it has never been released on CD, it’s popular among fans as a hidden gem performed only live.
Lingering Snowiruka
This is Iruka’s cover version of Kaguya-hime’s song “Nagori Yuki.” Thanks to Iruka’s performance, it’s become an even more moving folk song.
Her gentle voice suits the lyrics perfectly, beautifully capturing the bittersweetness of youth that many people are likely to experience.
A Man in EcstasyMidorikawa Shobō
This is a track included on “Everyone’s Songs 2,” a full-length album by Midorikawa Shobou, a singer-songwriter from Hokkaido.
Perhaps because he calls himself “Shobou” (bookstore), listening to one of his songs feels like reading a single short story.
This particular song is written from the perspective of an elderly person with dementia.
I can’t help but cry as their precious memories fade away.
If being alive is painfulMoriyama Naotaro
It’s an unforgettable song that portrays the hardship of living while letting you feel a glimmer of hope.
The lyrics evoke deep empathy and resonate with many people.
Released in August 2008, it drew attention after being featured in a commercial for a medical vocational school.
It’s the perfect track for those who feel life is tough or when your heart feels like it’s about to break.
Moriyama Naotaro’s gentle, comforting voice will encourage you and give you the courage to take a step toward tomorrow.
All the more in difficult times, take a moment to listen slowly.
It will surely soothe your heart.
Just by you being herekome kome CLUB
Kome Kome Club’s 13th single, “Kimi ga Iru Dake de,” was released in 1992.
It shot to fame as the theme song for the drama “Sugao no Mama de” and became Kome Kome Club’s biggest hit single.
Although it isn’t exactly a heart-wrenching ballad, it’s a song that somehow lets you cry with a sense of comfort.
Even now, it consistently ranks near the top of karaoke charts.
Please give this wonderful, soothing track a listen.