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Beautiful tear-jerking songs / songs that make you cry your eyes out

Classic Western songs with tear-jerking lyrics. Heartfelt message songs from around the world.

With Western music, it’s easy to imagine the lyrics’ content based solely on the mood of the song, but once you look up the meaning, you’ll often find a world far deeper than you expected.

This time, I’ve gathered songs with lyrics that are especially moving.

Looking for translated versions is fine, but I also recommend decoding them yourself with a dictionary in hand—it deepens your understanding.

Masterpieces of Western music with tear-jerking lyrics: Heartfelt global message songs (1–10)

I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith

Aerosmith – I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing (Official HD Video)
I Don't Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith

This ballad, which sings of boundless feelings for a loved one, is a moving piece that expresses deep affection for moments you never want to let slip by—not even for an instant.

The pure desire to keep gazing at someone, even at the expense of sleep, resonates through the powerful vocals of the American rock band Aerosmith.

Released in 1998 as the theme song for the film Armageddon, it became the band’s first U.S.

No.

1 hit, holding the top spot for four consecutive weeks.

Its emotional connection with the film’s portrayal of a father–daughter bond gives it a universality that can be felt not only as romantic love but also as love for family.

It’s a song I highly recommend to anyone who wants to savor time with someone precious or who is approaching a milestone in life.

Fix YouColdplay

Coldplay – Fix You (Official Video)
Fix YouColdplay

Delivering a healing message that resonates deep within the heart, this gem of a ballad by the British rock band Coldplay is truly special.

Woven from profound sorrow over what has been lost and a poignant wish to support a loved one, the song begins with a quiet piano and builds to a grand climax, stirring the listener’s emotions.

Released as a single from the album X&Y in September 2005, it carries the deep affection rooted in Chris Martin’s personal experience, and its performance at the 2005 Live 8 concert moved many.

It is a masterpiece recommended for anyone facing difficult moments in life or wishing to encourage someone dear to them.

Young and BeautifulLana Del Rey

A gem-like ballad from the soundtrack of The Great Gatsby that deeply questions the enduring nature of beauty and love.

Sung by American artist Lana Del Rey, the song renders a universal anxiety—whether love endures even when youth and looks fade—through a cinematic soundscape.

Its grand, orchestra-based arrangement and her wistful vocals beautifully portray the fear of passing time and a bittersweet plea for love.

Released in April 2013 and peaking at No.

22 on the Billboard Hot 100, this piece is recommended for those feeling uneasy about their relationships or facing life’s transitions.

drivers licenseOlivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo – drivers license (Official Video)
drivers licenseOlivia Rodrigo

It’s rare to find a song that portrays the pain of heartbreak this vividly.

Released in January 2021 by American artist Olivia Rodrigo, this work is an emotion-rich ballad that contrasts the joy of getting a driver’s license with the sorrow of losing a lover.

It poignantly sings of the protagonist’s feelings as the partner who once promised forever is gone, and she drives past her ex’s house alone.

The song set historic streaming records on Spotify and spent eight consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

It continues to be loved by many as a track that deeply resonates with those who have experienced heartbreak or are facing a turning point in life.

My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion

Céline Dion – My Heart Will Go On (Taking Chances World Tour: The Concert)
My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion

A signature work by Canadian artist Celine Dion, released in November 1997 as a movie theme song celebrating eternal love.

Created as the theme for James Cameron’s film Titanic, it seamlessly blends James Horner’s sweeping composition with Will Jennings’s poetic lyrics.

Also included on the album Let’s Talk About Love, it achieved the remarkable feat of winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song and four Grammy Awards.

Its message—singing of the enduring power of love that lives on in the heart even amid the profound sorrow of losing a loved one—resonates with everyone who holds dear someone special.