[Today's Tearjerker Song] Tear ducts destroyed! Timeless and trending tracks that will make you cry no matter what
While desperately holding back tears that are about to overflow—accompanied by feelings like “Crying is pathetic” or “If I cry, I’ll bother others”—many of us may have let long months and years pass without ever really having a good cry.
Expressing your emotions by crying is not bad at all.
If anything, letting your feelings spill out along with your tears may be very important for maintaining a healthy mind.
With that in mind, this article highlights “soul-stirring sob songs” that will have you in tears just by listening.
The featured tracks are updated daily, so you’re sure to find one that perfectly matches your mood and situation today.
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[Today’s Tearjerker Songs] Total tear-jerkers! Masterpieces and trending tracks that will make you cry (1–10)
the first strong spring windnishina
A song by Nishina that delicately depicts a poignant spring scene.
The warm tones of the acoustic guitar and a melody line that feels somehow nostalgic sink deep into the heart.
The lyrics, woven with everyday scenery and memories, resonate with each listener’s own experiences and evoke empathy.
Released in March 2023, it was featured as a song for a radiko commercial.
Seeing the lyrics that recall a love which ended without ever being confessed may make many people feel as if their hearts are being gently gripped.
balladKetsumeishi
A love ballad from Ketsumeishi that offers a different flavor from their usual cheerful image.
It’s a tear-jerker that gently yet poignantly sings of unfulfilled feelings for someone special, carried by a tender, aching melody.
With rap kept to a minimum and piano and strings that seep into the heart, this piece also surprised longtime fans as a bold departure.
Released in January 2011 as one half of a double A-side single and included on the classic album Ketsunopolis 7, it was also used as the theme song for Nippon TV’s information program Sukkiri!!.
If you sing it softly at karaoke—where upbeat tracks usually steal the show—its contrast will draw everyone in.
Why not showcase a new side of yourself with this hidden gem?
main actorMinami
Minami’s “main actor” wraps you in a beautiful melody.
Its lyrics make you want to treasure the everyday that exists as naturally as breathing, and her voice, which reveals a spectrum of emotions, will move you to tears.
This song, which reminds you anew of the wonder of music, is impossible to listen to without crying.
[Today's Tearjerker Songs] Total Tear Flood! Absolutely Heart-Wrenching Classics & Trending Tracks (11–20)
Maplesupittsu
This is the 19th single by the four-piece rock band Spitz, known for numerous tie-ins including insert songs for the TV drama “Over Time.” Its sentimental melody, built on a nostalgic piano tone, is heartbreakingly beautiful.
The lyrics evoke an image of someone setting out toward the future while holding the memory of a precious person they’ve lost close to their heart, offering comfort and courage to those trying to move on from a broken relationship.
An emotive high-tone vocal tightens the chest—an evocative, lyrical breakup song.
Rainy Amusement ParkSasuke
This is a ballad that poignantly depicts memories of a couple’s date at an amusement park and their bittersweet parting.
It weaves together contrasting scenes: a past moment of riding a carousel in the rain, and the present, where the narrator catches sight of a former lover with shorter hair, looking happy.
The lingering attachment the protagonist still feels, along with a quiet resolve to face forward and live on, gently presses on the heart.
A warm sound centered on acoustic guitar and piano highlights the story-rich lyrics.
Included on Sasuke’s album “Smile,” the piece was released in October 2004, reached No.
3 on the Oricon charts, sold over 450,000 copies, and was certified Platinum.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on a rainy day, especially when you’re trying to heal the pain of a broken heart.
rainbowSuda Masaki
Masaki Suda’s fifth single, chosen as the theme song for the film STAND BY ME Doraemon 2.
Composed by Huwie Ishizaki, who also teamed up with Suda on Sayonara Elegy, it’s a deeply moving masterpiece wrapped in profound affection.
The lyrics seem to capture many forms of love—not just for a romantic partner, but for friends and family as well—and they stir the listener’s emotions.
Try singing it as if you’re speaking to the person by your side, with heartfelt gratitude.
It’s sure to resonate with everyone.
September in FebruaryGOOD ON THE REEL
September usually means the ninth month, but I’ve heard it can also mean “melancholy.” It describes someone who broke up with their lover in February and, even knowing they won’t come back, still can’t let go.
The screaming, almost shouted vocals leave a strong impression.