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)
Easy On MeAdele
Adele, the British singer known for her deep emotions and powerful vocals, released a song that symbolizes a turning point in her life as the lead single from her album “30” in October 2021.
Beginning with a gentle piano melody and gradually building in emotion, this moving ballad reflects on the turmoil following her divorce and her feelings for her son.
Looking back on the version of herself who was “still a child,” Adele sings with apologies and love for her son.
With lyrics and vocals that stir many hearts, the song dominated charts around the world.
It’s a track that quietly stays by your side when facing heartbreak or standing at a crossroads in life.
CryinAerosmith
When we met, I was crying, and when we parted, I cried too.
This song expresses the helpless feeling of having to part with someone you truly love from the bottom of your heart.
I especially love Steven Tyler’s harmonica in this track—it’s beautiful.
There’s about a 40-second harmonica solo in the middle of the song, and it really resonates with the heart.
When your goneAvril Lavigne
It’s said to be one of Avril’s breakup songs, but depending on how you interpret it, it can also be taken as a song about losing someone important to you.
Even after that precious person is no longer right in front of you, the song powerfully expresses the enduring feelings you have for them, and Avril’s strong vocals resonate deeply in the chest.
It Will RainBruno Mars
A heartbreak song by Bruno Mars, a singer sometimes called the second coming of Michael Jackson.
As you listen, the lyrics can feel rather sappy and pathetic, yet many lines pierce the heart.
His masterful word choice and overwhelming vocal prowess are truly awe-inspiring.
HurtChristina Aguilera
This song makes you realize that it’s not easy to get back what you’ve lost.
What really mattered, what truly made you happy.
It conveys that unbearable, irreparable feeling of having hurt someone, and Christina’s powerful vocals resonate deep in your chest.