Tear-jerking, moving songs in Western music
Western music has far more songs than Japanese music.
Among them, I think there are many tracks that can make you cry.
We’ve gathered a lot of songs you’ll want to listen to when you feel like crying.
I think a storm of emotions awaits you.
I hope you discover some songs you haven’t heard before!
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Tearjerking, moving Western songs (61–70)
Sometimes I CryEric Benét
It’s a sexy, mature heartbreak song.
The lyrics are very straightforward: I still can’t forget you.
Even while putting on a brave face, the honest feelings are unbearably painful—it’s a classic filled with that kind of aching sadness.
LaylaEric Clapton
Known for its flashy guitar sound, this signature song by the genius guitarist Eric Clapton features straightforward lyrics that are heartbreakingly poignant.
Because of youKelly Clarkson
This song features beautiful piano and has a very melancholic tone.
When I first listened to it, I thought it was a heartbreak song, but after looking into it, I found that it was composed based on Kelly’s true story and expresses her feelings of anger toward her father.
Breaking PointLogan Michael
A moving track that paints a whirlwind of intense emotions.
Carried by Logan Michael’s vocals, the anger and disappointment of a breakup moment are powerfully expressed.
Though newly released, it has the power to evoke deep empathy.
Released in October 2023, this song could be called a soul’s cry that transcends the boundaries of pop and rock.
It’s a piece that stands by those suffering from heartbreak or feeling drained by relationships.
Each listen may give you the courage to face yourself.
Exogenesis Symphony Part3Muse
It’s a masterpiece whose grand scale is truly moving.
From a quiet intro, the sound expands dramatically, sparking listeners’ imaginations and weaving countless stories.
The piece also became widely known through an animated work by Tekken, a comedian who is also active as an illustrator.
It suggests that stories touching on the joys and sorrows of life—those that strike a chord in the heart—resonate universally, transcending East and West.