[Tearjerker] From ballads that will make you sob to timeless classics—moving songs that touch the heart
A ballad filled with heartfelt feelings, moving lyrics, and a bittersweet melody.
Music has a mysterious power to stir our hearts and bring us to tears.
In times of hardship, sadness, or when words fail us, songs gently embrace our emotions.
In this article, we’ll introduce tear-jerking, soul-stirring songs that may move you to cry.
You’re sure to find a track that stays close to your heart.
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[Tearjerker] Heart-touching songs that will make you cry, from guaranteed-to-sob ballads to timeless classics (21–30)
i’m not in love10cc
This is a hidden gem by Tenshishi, who stands as a singular pop singer-artist.
The wistful vocals blending into the sweeping chorus evoke a heartrending sorrow that compels tears.
Though known only to those in the know, its exquisitely beautiful melody line makes it a song whose enduring support is easy to understand.
jojoBoz Scaggs
A hidden gem from the early days of fusion music.
Carried by an urban, moody vibe, the vocals—sung with heartfelt, wistful emotion—create a sacred atmosphere, making it a tearjerker where the message comes through straight on the groove.
[Tearjerker] Cry-Your-Eyes-Out Songs That Touch the Heart, from Soul-Stirring Ballads to Timeless Classics (31–40)
epiphany (i’m leaving)Chrisette Michele
It’s a masterpiece that presents a new way of captivating listeners by fusing a modern interpretation of hip-hop with the distinctive qualities of R&B.
The flowing melodic lines and striking vocals create a beautiful progression that evokes tears, making it a hidden tearjerker with a touch of melancholy, and it’s a track that resonates well with younger audiences.
plain gold ringKimbra
A hidden gem by Kimbra that crafts a beautiful, new world so avant-garde that calling it neo-pop would be far too modest.
The distinctive chorus loop draws you into a deeper realm, and the vocals—conveying a bewitching side of femininity—rise to something so grand that tears flow naturally.
let’s get it onMarvin Gaye
Among Black music, this is a hidden masterpiece by Marvin Gaye that stands out in the highest echelon.
Its bittersweet, wistful sound and the powerfully delivered lyrics draw you deep into the musical world, leading you to tears in a progression that creates sublime, overwhelming emotion.
kiss of lifeSade
This is a hidden gem by Sade, where a lovely melodic line and her feminine, sexy, and uniquely husky voice weave a beautiful world.
From start to finish, you’ll be captivated by the exquisite melody, so refined that its moving beauty could bring you to tears.
I’m back for moreal Johnson
A hidden gem by Al Johnson that spins a superb soul groove.
The tasteful melody, infused with a heartfelt longing to return, is brought to life by soaring vocals.
You’re irresistibly drawn into a world of impassioned lyrics that all but compel tears.