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] Tear-jerking masterpieces that heal the heart. Life, love, work (11–20)
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The song “Neko” was written and composed by Aimyon.
It was originally included on DISH//’s 2017 album “Bokutachi ga Yarimashita,” but it drew renewed attention in 2020 after gaining widespread response.
This bittersweet track, which sings of longing for someone precious you’ve let go, is a recommended tearjerker for anyone going through the pain of a breakup.
There’s also a version sung by Aimyon herself, so be sure to listen to both and see which one resonates more with you.
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Akane Sasu is a ballad sung by Aimer that was chosen as the ending theme for the anime Natsume’s Book of Friends: Go.
Its lyrics, which seem to dwell on the irretrievable time with someone precious, resonate deeply.
Encounters and partings are an inevitable part of life—we know that—but when we see a familiar scene, memories come rushing back like a revolving lantern, and there are moments when we think, “I want to go back.” Who you picture will differ from listener to listener, but it’s a heartbreakingly sad song that brings tears to anyone’s eyes.
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This song delicately portrays the bittersweet emotions of heartbreak.
It’s a signature work by Shytoop, released in April 2023, and it quickly became explosively popular.
The lyrics trace the complex feelings of a man right after a breakup, opening with the striking line “There’s no such thing as God,” which sets a memorable tone.
Its pop, catchy melody and relatable lyrics have captured the hearts of many listeners, earning strong support especially among young people, including reaching No.
1 on Spotify’s Viral chart.
If you’re feeling the pain or lingering attachment of a breakup, this is a song that will stay by your side—give it a listen.
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You can really feel Ketsumeishi’s determination to “make a ballad!” (and then some) in this song.
The title is simply “Ballad,” which says it all.
The theme here is an unattainable love.
There are many possible reasons, and sadly, even mutual love can sometimes be impossible.
The song conveys the truly painful feelings you come to know precisely because you genuinely love someone.
It’s unbearably heartrending and brings you to the verge of tears.
The sentimental guitar tones in the final part come in to make us cry, too!
It’s okayRADWIMPS
The theme song of the 2019 animated film Weathering with You.
As with the 2016 blockbuster Your Name., it was created by RADWIMPS.
While this song doesn’t dwell on sadness or heartbreak, it’s a tearjerker for the gentle, pure feelings of caring for someone dear.
The lyrics—hoping that one’s very existence can be a safe place for a loved one—combine with the sweeping melody to strike straight at the heart.
It’s a song that, when you listen to it in tough times, somehow makes you feel as if you yourself have been saved.
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This is a song said to be inspired by the manga Orange.
It portrays a heart that continues to wish for someone’s happiness despite unrequited love.
Both the melody and the lyrics reflect that feeling, making it a quietly heartrending piece—yet the impression that comes to mind most strongly is “beautiful.” The emotions woven by Kobukuro’s exceptional vocal prowess are truly moving; please give it a listen.
[For when you want to cry] Tear-jerking masterpieces that heal the heart. Life, love, and work (21–30)
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A great song to listen to when you want a good cry over love is “Aitai.” The lyrics fit many romantic situations, like when your feelings are deepening in unrequited love or when you’re heartbroken and can’t stop thinking about the other person.
As the title suggests, there are times when you just can’t stand how much you want to see the one you love.
Give it a listen in those moments.
The bittersweet melody and lyrics are sure to move you to tears.
When things are tough, it’s better not to hold back your tears—be honest with your feelings and listen.
