Melancholic Vocaloid songs: masterpieces that pierce the heart
This time, we’re introducing a collection of poignant, heart-piercing Vocaloid songs.
From love-themed tracks to ones that embrace feelings of loneliness, as well as deeply moving pieces, we’ve picked selections from many genres—so if you look, you’re sure to find a song that resonates with your heart.
These are all perfect for when you want to have a good cry or face your worries head-on.
Take your time to savor the story woven into each track, and be sure to check them out.
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Poignant Vocaloid songs. Masterpieces that pierce the heart (61–70)
Just once is fine—please pat my head.zuki
This is a song with an emotional melody that resonates deeply.
Created by zuki, it was released in July 2024.
The themes center on family relationships and self-esteem, carefully portraying feelings that change as one grows.
It will likely strike a chord especially with listeners in their teens.
Hatsune Miku’s clear vocals further enhance the song’s appeal.
It’s perfect for times when you want to reflect on your bonds with others or face yourself.
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Karakuri Pierrot has firmly taken root as a classic Vocaloid song.
It tells a story that begins with someone not showing up to a planned meeting.
It portrays a sorrowful, self-destructive feeling of “I’m just a clown anyway.” When your heart is hurting, the earth spins mercilessly and people keep walking.
The lyrics lament how small one’s existence feels.
It’s something almost anyone can relate to.
I want to know the texture of your skin.Paradise Cityscape
It’s a decadent and beautiful Vocaloid song that captivates with an ultimate expression of love—the desire to know everything about the other person.
Created by the Vocaloid producer Rakuen Shigai, it was released in August 2025.
Chic, stylish sound design perfectly matches breathy, intimate vocals.
Behind the provocative lyrics that yearn for the touch of the body lies a devoted love that offers up one’s entire self.
It’s a work you can immerse yourself in, like reading a short novel.
AriaMIMI
This is a song by MIMI, a popular Vocaloid producer known for a musical style that radiates gentle warmth.
It was released in February 2024.
Set to a wistful piano tone, the lyrics unfold a wish for the night never to end.
They express anxieties about growing up and a desire to escape from reality, making the song highly relatable.
It’s perfect for those searching for their place in a changing world.
This track might just lighten your loneliness.
Losing You (Part I)Yasuha.
A longing for someone precious whom you can never meet again… This R&B ballad portrays that painful sense of loss.
It’s a work by the Vocaloid producer Yasuha., also known for “Sukinononi” and “On Your Side,” released in 2017.
The song is included on the album “DIVERSITY.” Centered on a beautiful piano melody, the refined sound blends with Hatsune Miku’s fragile vocals, seeping deep into the heart.
The lyrics vividly convey the protagonist’s regret over time that cannot be reclaimed and words once exchanged, tightening the chest.
It might even bring back a cherished memory within you.
Failed GirlKairiki Bear
A song that candidly voices the feelings of a girl who struggles to live and feels suffocated.
It’s said to be the song of Ellis, a character from the novel “Manemane Psychotropic,” but many fans resonated with the lyrics, saying, “It’s just like me.”
CharlesBalloon
This song was produced by Balloon, who is also active as a singer-songwriter under the name Keina Suda.
It’s a song themed around parting.
Although the lyrics don’t describe it in detail, the sadness of two people whose feelings no longer align vividly comes to mind.