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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Tear-Jerking, Moving Western Songs (71–80)
Story of My LifeOne Direction
From the music and the members’ expressions, this song conveys a sense of strength and positivity.
It doesn’t seem to be just a song about parting with a woman.
Since many people have heard it as a commercial jingle, why not try singing it while letting various feelings come to mind?
Let Her GoPassenger
A song from Passenger, the singer-songwriter from England.
It’s a masterpiece that poignantly sings about the bittersweet realization of what matters only after it’s gone—an experience many of us have had.
Regret comes too late; there are so many things we shouldn’t wait to lose to appreciate.
I’m sure many people can relate.
HoppipollaSigur Rós
A track from “Takk…,” an album by Sigur Rós, the Icelandic heavyweights of the post-rock scene.
Guided by the soothing piano melody of the intro, a gentle and mysterious tune unfolds, like something you might have heard in childhood.
If you simply surrender yourself to the sound, your heart will feel warm, and you may find your tears flowing naturally.
Say SomethingA Great Big World ft. Christina Aguilera
It’s a song featured in the film “If I Stay.” It’s unbearably heart-wrenching, and just listening to it makes me feel like I’m about to burst into tears.
A Great Big World came to Japan in 2015, and at that time they collaborated with May J.
on this song.
Make You Feel My LoveAdele
Even while lost and troubled, singing that they have trusted their intuition from the very moment they met, the straightforward lyrics that evoke a sense of destiny are genuinely moving.
Adele’s beautiful female vocals send shivers through the heart.
Her powerful voice has surely encouraged many people.