[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)
366 daysHY
If we’re talking about breakup songs sung by women, this one is essential.
It’s one of HY’s signature tracks, and they’ve produced many beloved breakup songs.
The protagonist in the lyrics seems unable to let go of a past lover.
You reading this might have had a similar experience yourself.
In contrast to the bittersweet, heart-wrenching episodes depicted in the lyrics, the melody line and vocals are strikingly beautiful.
The intensity builds toward the end, making it perfect for belting out at karaoke; if you really get into it, it’s a song that could move not only the listeners but even the singer to tears.
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
This song became the theme for the hugely popular drama “Hakusen Nagashi,” which later reached No.
1 on the Oricon chart.
The drama, centered on high school romance and the surrounding human relationships, resonated with viewers through its pure, heartfelt storytelling.
The lyrics earnestly sing about how meeting the one you love is a miracle, moving you with a story that makes you nostalgically look back on the past.
How about singing it at karaoke with someone special, expressing your gratitude as you do?
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)
Tears Flowing EndlesslyNatsukawa Rimi
This is a signature song by Rimi Natsukawa, whose title in the Okinawan dialect means “tears falling in drops.” The lyricist’s personal feelings for a brother who passed away at a young age may resonate with listeners’ own memories of someone dear to them.
Woven by Natsukawa’s crystal-clear voice, the yearning for someone you can no longer meet evokes the profound sorrow of people torn apart by the tragedies of war and reminds us of the preciousness of peace.
Originally written in 1998 for Ryoko Moriyama, the song became a major hit with Natsukawa’s 2001 cover, which stayed on the Oricon charts for 157 weeks.
In 2006, a film inspired by the song was also released.
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.
Motherkariyushi 58
If you’re talking about moving songs by Kariyushi58, this is the one.
It’s a song about thinking of one’s mother.
“Anma,” which is also the title, means “mother” in the Okinawan dialect.
It will likely make you think of your own mother and bring you to tears.
365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48
Many of you might know it because it was used as the theme song for NHK’s morning drama series “Asa ga Kita”! The image of launching a paper airplane evokes a fresh new beginning, which is why it’s popular as both a graduation song and a wedding song.
In the chorus, it sings about how the process of getting there matters more than the result, and that kind, heartwarming message really stays with you.
Combined with its gentle, folk-like, mellow melody, it might just bring you to tears.