“I Want to See You”: A love song that makes you cry when you listen to it while you can’t meet
We’ve put together a collection of songs overflowing with “I miss you,” perfect for someone you like, an ex you’ve broken up with, or a partner in a long-distance relationship.
They’re all tear-jerking tracks that stay close to a aching heart, so you’re sure to find a song that resonates with your feelings.
Listening to sentimental music when you’re lonely might seem like it will only make things harder, but letting yourself sink into the sadness with a song can help you sort out your emotions and maybe even look forward again.
Find the tracks that speak to your heart, and take your time listening to your inner voice about what you want to do with that “I want to see you” feeling inside you.
[I Want to See You] Love Songs That Make You Cry When You Can’t Meet (1–10)
I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.beautiful night
Have you ever felt a wave of sadness well up when you think about a former lover? Atarayo’s music captures those emotions beautifully.
The lyrics delicately portray feelings for a quiet partner and emotions that can’t be put into words, leaving a strong impression.
Released in March 2021, this song quickly became a hot topic on social media and resonated with many.
The drama-style music video further deepens the song’s world.
Listening to it when you’re apart from your partner or after a breakup will make it hit even closer to home.
It will stay close to your longing to see someone.
366 daysHY
A gem of a ballad by HY that beautifully captures the pain of heartbreak.
With lyrics and a melody that resonate deep in your heart, memories of a former lover vividly come flooding back.
Included on the acclaimed 2008 release “HeartY,” it also drew attention as the theme song for the drama and film “Red Thread.” When the wounds of a breakup haven’t healed, it might be nice to listen to this song and sink into your memories.
But it’s also a track that gives you the courage to look forward and start walking again someday.
It’s perfect for those times when you want to cry alone while reflecting on days gone by.
I want to see you.Mosa o.
Singer-songwriter Mosawo, who rose to fame through social media, has become popular for songs sung from a woman’s perspective that so many listeners find relatable—especially about love.
The song “Aitai” (“I Want to See You”) is a bittersweet love tune that makes your heart ache and flutter when you listen to it.
There are probably lots of couples who call each other before going to sleep, right? This song paints that very scene, powerfully conveying the feelings of a girl in love who just can’t suppress her longing to see her partner.
It’s a track that will likely bring tears to anyone in a long-distance relationship.
I miss youRADWIMPS
This song by RADWIMPS was released to mark the 10th anniversary of the earthquake and is imbued with thoughts for those we have lost.
The word “I want to see you” is repeated many times, conveying a heartfelt longing for those who have passed away or are far apart.
While the melody is simple, its structure heightens the emotion, leaving a deep impression on listeners.
Included on the album “2+0+2+1+3+1+1 = 10 years 10 songs,” released in March 2021, the track was also featured in specials and dramas related to the disaster.
It is a song that offers solace to those who have lost someone dear, or who are thinking of a lover from whom they’ve been separated.
Soumuenu
Released in December 2020, N’s song is a moving ballad that captures the heartbreak of a long-distance relationship.
With its simple acoustic guitar and clear, pure vocals, the track leaves a strong impression.
It delicately portrays everything from those tender moments when everyday life with a loved one feels precious to the sorrow of parting.
It went viral on social media and resonated with many listeners, reaching as high as No.
2 on Spotify’s Japan Viral Top 50.
It’s the perfect song for lonely nights spent thinking of a faraway lover—one that might help you face the yearning deep inside to see them again.
I miss you. (I want to see you.)My hands look like cream buns.
With a name you’ll never forget once you hear it, the distinctively named singer-songwriter “Tega Cream Pan” rose to popularity through social media.
As its title suggests, ‘Aitai na’ weaves together, in a straightforward way, the feelings of loneliness and sudden longing that arise when you’re apart from someone you love.
Gazing up at the night sky, even if it might be unrequited, that pure, simple desire to just see them is something anyone can relate to.
Alongside its romantic lyrics, her pure, translucent voice wraps gently around your emotions, making this a tender love song.
evening primroseNovelbright
This is a poignant love song woven by Novelbright.
The lyrics, filled with heartbreak, regret, and complex emotions, resonate deeply with listeners.
The song title, inspired by the delicate flower “Evening Primrose,” strikingly symbolizes the fleeting beauty of romance.
Released in December 2020, it was selected as the Monthly Song for the weather segment on Fuji TV’s information program “Tokudane!” in February 2021.
If you’re carrying the sorrow of being separated from someone important, or if you’d like to reflect on a past love, why not listen to this song and immerse yourself in the memories kept deep in your heart?