Touching songs popular on TikTok. From hit tracks to hidden gems, we introduce a range of favorites.
A huge number of videos are posted on TikTok with a wide variety of songs, and new hits are emerging every day.
In this article, we’ll focus on moving, emotionally resonant tracks and introduce a curated selection of recommended songs all at once.
We’ve chosen not only songs by popular artists who appear on the charts, but also hidden gems by artists you might not see on the charts yet enjoy massive popularity on TikTok.
Be sure to listen carefully while reading the lyrics and find your new favorite track!
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Heartwarming songs popular on TikTok. From hit tracks to hidden gems (1–10)
selfish; self-centered; willfulCAIKI
It’s a gentle nighttime love song that softly sings, “It’s okay, because I’m by your side.” Created by singer-songwriter CAIKI from Fukuoka, it was released in 2022.
I called it a “love song” a moment ago, but it’s a little different from a typical romance track—this is a message song from CAIKI to his fans.
Many people have been saved by this song, which stays close to feelings of pain and loneliness.
If you’re struggling with something right now, please give it a listen.
About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
When it comes to Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s most moving songs, “Bokuno Koto” is indispensable.
Since its 2019 release, this majestic ballad has grown more impactful each year.
In 2022, it was performed on their first TikTok LIVE and was also featured in a CalorieMate commercial.
Frequently highlighted on music specials, it’s one of their signature tracks loved across many settings.
Its lyrics, which steadfastly stay by your side, overflow with the warmth of caring for others and the supportive power of music and social media.
It resonates not only with the younger core fanbase but with many listeners.
Omori’s high-tone vocals will surely give you strength, too.
It’s an anthem to life that empowers you to embrace yourself as you are and move forward.
Small DreamHiguchi Ai
Singer-songwriter Ai Higuchi, whose ending theme “Akuma no Ko” for the anime Attack on Titan drew widespread attention in 2022.
“Chiisana Yume” is a song she wrote for NHK’s Minna no Uta, celebrating the wonder of living in the present.
It aired from December 2022 to January 2023.
Her vocals, imbued with a gentle strength, seep into you and make you want to listen on long nights.
It would also suit a good-night video.
The warm message, in which dreams connect and expand, is truly moving.
Heartwarming songs popular on TikTok: from hit tracks to hidden gems (11–20)
Full Moon NightNaoto Intiraymi
When you fall for someone, even though nothing else has changed, the world can look completely different, right? This song by singer-songwriter Naoto Inti Raymi—who’s had hits like “Arittake no Love Song”—was released in 2019 as his 22nd single.
It’s a gem of a love song, expressed in words that are straightforward to the core.
If you have a lover or partner, listening to it might make you cherish them even more than before.
It’s love, right?wacci
The band wacci’s signature love song of 2022, “Koi Daro.” Featured in the drama “Yanngotonaki Ichizoku,” it drew attention, and a collaborative live performance video with Kohei Matsushita, who appears in the show, also became a hot topic, leading to a long-running hit.
It’s beloved on TikTok as well, through various videos like Tao Tsuchiya’s cute hand dance and acoustic renditions.
The lyrics are full of lines that are hard to say out loud in everyday life or that catch you off guard, and their quality stirs a quiet, lingering emotion.
It’s a masterpiece that teaches the value of heading straight toward true love, unbound by circumstances or the voices around you.
Town of Jademeru
“Jade City” is the tenth song released by Vocaloid producer Mel.
It’s a striking number with acoustic resonance and an uplifting vibe.
The lyrics excellently portray the heartache of parting due to missed connections and diverging paths, and combined with the bright sound, it feels truly emotional.
The instrumental break really hits hard—highly recommended.
On TikTok, there were videos that made great use of the song’s lyrical storytelling.
Also, be sure to check out singer Sana, who mainly works on YouTube—her soft and cute cover is wonderful.
I won’t forget the days I spent with you.Te ga kuriimu pan
Te-ga-Cream Pan, whose stage name was inspired by a friend’s comment, is a singer-songwriter popular especially on TikTok and among younger audiences.
In 2022, they performed the opening theme for the drama “Papa to Musume no Nanokakan” (Seven Days of a Daddy and His Daughter).
“Kimi to no Hibi wo Wasurenai” (“I Won’t Forget the Days with You”) is a lovely graduation song with sparkling sound and a warm vibe.
Its bright, springlike message overflows with gratitude for the friends who shared those precious days together.
On TikTok, it’s often used in lyric videos and clips that celebrate bonds with friends or favorite idols.
Smiles and peace signs—it’s a cheerful yet heartwarming and moving, wonderful song.