Ballads that color videos depicting heartwarming love stories and lyric videos are popular on TikTok as well.
Many of these songs, especially beloved by young people, sing of bittersweet romance, and you may find yourself relating to them.
In this article, we’ve gathered popular TikTok ballads that unfold at a relaxed tempo.
You can explore a wide range of tracks—from songs that capture moving moments to breakup anthems.
Be sure to pay attention to the lyrics, which overflow with feelings for someone special.
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Heart-wrenching, tear-jerking ballads that went viral on TikTok (1–10)
forget-me-notAwesome City Club
@1999529__ Flowers wither someday. But even after they’ve withered, we don’t forget that beautiful flowers once bloomed there.We Made a Beautiful Bouquet-like Love#Kasumi Arimura#Masaki SudaKanata Hosoda#Kaya_KiyoharaForget-me-not#fyp#foryou#foryoupage#fypシRecommendation
♬ WASURENA (movie trailer ver.) – Awesome City Club
Awesome City Club, a band known for delivering songs that showcase a wide musical range, released Wasurena in 2021.
Chosen as the inspiration song for the film We Made a Beautiful Bouquet, it garnered major attention.
Its sound is striking for its alternative arrangements featuring piano, guitar, and strings.
On TikTok, it was used in videos themed around nostalgic landscapes and cherished memories.
It’s a masterpiece that likens the fragile, beautiful feelings for a beloved person you can no longer meet to a flower and sings of them.
Azure Swimnishina
Singer-songwriter Nishina, known for creating numerous songs themed around youth and romance.
Her 2022 release Seiran Yuei also attracted attention for being performed on the YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE.
The lyrics, which depict the beautiful yet fleeting aspects of youth—living while struggling and wrestling with oneself—are striking.
Her clear, translucent vocals set against interweaving strings and piano are soothing as well.
Give this ballad a listen; it’s been used in a wide range of TikTok videos, from those portraying friendship among peers to scenes from school club activities.
So it wasn’t me, huh.riria.
@nknknknk006 Let's stop being misleading.suggestiveLilia.So it wasn't me, huh?#FictionRecommendation
So it wasn’t me, huh. – Riria.
Singer-songwriter Riria, who rose to prominence thanks to her self-accompanied performance videos on YouTube and TikTok, released “It Wasn’t Me After All” in 2021—a song that expresses the feelings of a girl with a one-sided crush.
It vividly captures the moments when she can’t help but think about the other person, like falling asleep on the phone together or being spoken to gently.
On TikTok, videos themed around suggestive behavior and interactions on social media drew a lot of attention.
It’s a bittersweet track about being swayed by sweet words and finding yourself unable to stop thinking about that person.
Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai
Dai Hirai captivates listeners with refreshing songs that evoke the seaside and sandy beaches.
Among his tracks, the one that drew particular attention on TikTok is “Stand by me, Stand by you.” released in 2020.
It’s a song that honestly conveys love and gratitude to a life partner.
It has been used in many couple videos on TikTok.
Set to a laid-back beat, his gentle voice wraps around the story of two people.
Why not listen to it while picturing date scenes and memorable moments?
I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo
Atarayo is a rock band that creates many songs that resonate with the feelings of young people.
One of the tracks that drew attention after they posted it on TikTok and YouTube is “I’ll Forget Your Silence in October,” released in 2021.
Its lyrics, which depict a bittersweet farewell to a loved one, are deeply moving.
On TikTok, videos combining scenes from dramas and lyric videos became popular.
The band’s relaxed, warm sound conveys heartfelt emotions toward a lover.
Along with vocalist Hitomi’s emotional singing, the song conjures up dramatic scenes.
You let me do as I please, and yet…arekunn
Singer-songwriter Are-kun, whose warm, soothing voice has made him especially popular among young people.
His 2020 release “Suki ni Saseta Kuse ni” is a song that portrays feelings for someone gradually growing stronger.
The lyrics are written to evoke LINE message exchanges, and many listeners will relate to the urge to keep sending messages.
Videos conveying this bittersweet emotion—such as lyric videos and acoustic performances—also gained traction on TikTok.
It’s a love song that resonates with the feeling of falling for someone even when you know you won’t end up together.
Everyday Revolutionneguse.
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♬ Everyday Revolution – Neguse.
Neguse are a rock band that deliver a warm, organic band sound to their listeners.
“Nichijo Kakumei” (Everyday Revolution) is a track included on their 2022 mini-album Wonderland ni Aijo o! It portrays everyday life spent with a loved one and sings of the sorrow of a sudden farewell.
The song was widely used in TikTok videos themed around emotional real-life moments.
It’s a breakup song in which vocalist Ryotachi’s soaring high tones carry a chorus message anyone can relate to.
Why not lend an ear to its gently spreading, heartrending phrases?