Beautiful tear-jerking songs / songs that make you cry your eyes out

For When You Need a Good Cry: Soul-Soothing Tearjerker Classics — Life, Love, and Work

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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.
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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.

[For When You Want to Cry] Tear-Jerking Masterpieces That Heal the Heart: Life, Love, and Work (181–190)

Kasane AiSoala

Soala – Kasaneai [Official Music Video]

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Soala’s translucent vocals gently embrace the feelings that pass each other by and the wish to reunite, delicately expressing subtle emotions.

Released in January 2025 as a track on the EP “Bluem,” the song is distinguished by its piano-centered, gentle sound and memorable melodic lines.

The music video—featuring model Ryoka Orita and actor Yusei Ito—has also garnered attention, spreading waves of empathy across social media.

It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who carries a “what if”—wondering how things might have been if you’d met in a different way.

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Love RadiantMisora Hibari

Takaji Aoki “Ai Sansan” from the CD+DVD “Lien”

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A 1986 song by Hibari Misora.

Renowned as a classic that tugs at the heartstrings of all generations, it continues to be covered by many singers today.

If you want to listen to a gentle ballad or move people at karaoke, choose this song.

Although the lyrics mention “sadness,” I feel the melody leans more toward tears of joy than something to listen to when you’re feeling down.

It’s a song that encourages you even in tough times and makes you feel ready to try again.

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CymbalsKubota Toshinobu

Toshinobu Kubota – Cymbals [Official Video Short ver.]

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Cymbals by Toshinobu Kubota, released in 1997.

It was also the theme song for the drama The Time of Your Life starring Masanobu Takashima.

EXILE’s ATSUSHI has covered it as well.

It’s a gentle song that quietly sinks into your heart.

Kubota’s powerful vocals are also one of the elements that can move you to tears.

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Sayonara Color

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“What’s your dream? Are you really okay with things as they are?” It’s a song that feels like it asks you that question.

There’s a film called “Sayonara COLOR” directed by actor Naoto Takenaka, and in fact, it was inspired by this song and made under the same title.

Released in 2001 and 2005, the song is also famous for having been covered by many artists besides Takenaka, who are fond of it.

Unlike our childhood days when we only imagined dreams, I think it’s a song that truly resonates with adults facing reality.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced some “songs that will definitely make you cry” and “songs to listen to when you want to cry.” How was it? Everyone has different reasons for wanting to cry, so try finding a song that resonates with your current feelings.

Crying won’t solve your problems, but you’ll feel refreshed and your heart will be soothed afterward, so we recommend it.