Tear-jerking foreign songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke. Timeless classics and popular hits from around the world.

Save You A SeatNEW!Alex Warren

Alex Warren – Save You A Seat (Official Lyric Video)

While also having a presence as a social media creator, singer-songwriter Alex Warren moves many hearts with his emotional vocals and down-to-earth lyrics.

This work is a single released in March 2024 and later included as a key track on the album “You’ll Be Alright, Kid.” Born from the reality that both of his parents have passed away and cannot attend his wedding, the song’s earnest theme—leaving an empty seat for lost family—resonates deeply alongside serene acoustic tones.

It also marked a turning point in his career, including his first appearance on the Billboard charts.

It’s a comforting song to listen to when you think of someone important at life’s milestones.

Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud (Official Music Video)

Let me introduce a timeless ballad by Ed Sheeran, the world-renowned singer-songwriter representing the UK.

Featured on his acclaimed 2014 album ‘x,’ this piece captivates with its gentle guitar tones and soulful vocals.

The lyrics, which vow eternal love—growing old together and loving each other just the same even in their seventies—are sure to move listeners to tears.

It’s also known for achieving a historic feat: remaining in the UK Top 40 for 52 consecutive weeks.

Perfect for moments when you quietly want to cry while thinking of someone dear, or when you want to immerse yourself in a heartwarming love song.

The dance in the music video is deeply moving as well, so be sure to check it out!

Wish You Were HereAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne – Wish You Were Here (Official Video)

Is there any other song that so candidly sings about the loneliness of being without someone you love? It’s a track by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne.

She breaks out of her tough shell to lay bare the earnest feelings of longing for someone far away.

Released as a single in September 2011, it appears on the album Goodbye Lullaby, which portrays a more personal world.

The music video drew attention for scenes of her setting a red flower on fire and singing through real tears.

Just watching those raw expressions is enough to stir your emotions and bring you to tears.

We all have times when we put on a brave face but deep down just want to cry and reach out for someone, don’t we? For nights like those, this song might be just what you need.

Stay ft. Mikky EkkoRihanna

Rihanna – Stay ft. Mikky Ekko

How about a heart-shaking ballad in which Rihanna, the songstress from Barbados, lays bare her vulnerability? Featured on her 2012 album Unapologetic and released as a single the following year, it pairs her with American artist Mikky Ekko to sing of aching emotions over a simple arrangement of piano and sparse strings.

The song conveys the turmoil of wanting someone even while knowing the relationship may be falling apart, and the desperate wish for them to stay by your side.

Many will be moved to tears by her trembling vocals, so different from her usual strong persona.

The understated performance she delivered at the 2013 Grammy Awards in February also became a talking point.

It’s the perfect song to listen to on a night when you don’t want to see anyone—soak in the bath and let the quiet tears fall.

HelloAdele

Adele – Hello (Official Music Video)

This soulful and beautiful ballad by Adele has reportedly been praised by artists around the world.

Its theme is a nostalgia akin to regret; it wasn’t written for any specific person, but rather as a song that lets listeners think of someone in their own lives.

I want to sing it with overflowing emotion.

What’s going onMarvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye – What’s Going On

It’s a hidden gem known to those in the know, a jazz number that conveys its historical backdrop.

What shocked people were the lyrics addressing social issues like the Vietnam War, pollution, and poverty—and, they say, his raw, impassioned performance laying bare that anguish.

Many artists have covered it.

Angels CryMariah Carey

Mariah Carey – Angels Cry (Official Music Video) ft. Ne-Yo

A gem-like R&B ballad imbued with a heartfelt desire to mend a relationship on the brink of breaking.

Featured on the 2009 album “Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel,” a duet version with singer-songwriter Ne-Yo was released in January 2010.

Riding on luminous strings and resonant piano, Mariah Carey’s vocals are showcased to the fullest.

The longing to restore a bond with a loved one is woven through delicate harmonies, evoking a beauty like an angel shedding tears.

It’s a song to listen to when you feel uncertain about your relationship, or when you want to reflect on the bond you share with someone you love.