Lovely love song

“I Want to See You”: A love song that makes you cry when you listen to it while you can’t meet

Accompanist / Piano InstructorYuri
Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
Keyboard playerSAKI
I play Electone, piano, and piano with vocals, and I upload performance videos to social media like YouTube! I’ve loved Disney music since I was little and have played many pieces on the Electone. I’ve been a fan of GLAY since junior high, and from there I started listening to all kinds of music, both Japanese and international. In Western music, I like Avril Lavigne♫

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 listen during times you can’t meet (71–80)

AzaleaKenshi Yonezu

Kenshi Yonezu – Azalea

Azalea Kenshi Yonezu

A gem-like ballad by Kenshi Yonezu, written as the theme song for the Netflix drama “The Sequel to Goodbye.” Delicately portraying the sorrow of losing someone dear and the unwavering love that remains, the piece blends crystalline piano tones with electronic sounds into a beautiful track.

Released digitally in November 2024, it expresses the drama’s central theme of “the inheritance of memory”—starring Kasumi Arimura and Kentaro Sakaguchi—through striking metaphors such as a flower grown from a cutting and photographs one cannot throw away.

It is a song that gently stays close to the hearts of those who have lost a loved one or carry deep feelings for someone important.

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Even If We Can’t Meet (feat. Kana Nishino)WISE

WISE – Even If We Can’t Meet feat. Kana Nishino

Even If We Can’t Meet feat. Kana Nishino WISE

Hip-hop musician WISE has teamed up with Kana Nishino! Their duet “Aenakutemo feat.

Kana Nishino” unfolds like a conversation between lovers.

The two, who seem to be in a long-distance relationship, can’t meet now, but it’s an upbeat “I miss you” song about believing in a future where they’ll spend their days together and getting through this time.

When you can’t meet, anxiety builds and loneliness can feel overwhelming, but those moments also teach you how precious you are to each other.

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I miss you.UVERworld

UVERworld 'Yearning for You'

I miss you, UVERworld

A heart-stirring ballad that delicately portrays the profound sense of loss and regret after losing a loved one.

Released by UVERworld in September 2008, the song expresses powerful feelings and loneliness toward a former lover, wrapped in a gentle melody.

It is included on the album “AwakEVE,” and its music video set at Shibuya’s scramble crossing is also memorable.

A tender masterpiece that offers comfort to those who have lost someone important or are trying to overcome a breakup.

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[I Want to See You] Love Songs That Make You Cry When You Listen While You Can’t Meet (81–90)

I Want to See You ~Missing You~Seiko Matsuda

Seiko Matsuda – I Want to See You ~Missing You~ (from Seiko Matsuda Concert Tour 2019 “Seiko’s Singles Collection”)

I Want to See You ~Missing You~ Seiko Matsuda

A gemlike love ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak everyone experiences at least once and the longing for a reunion.

The tender, heartrending lyrics penned by Seiko Matsuda herself are etched deeply in the heart along with nostalgic memories.

Each time her sweet, soft voice rings out over the gentle melody, memories of a past lover come flooding back.

Released in April 1996, this song drew major attention as the ending theme for “Beat Takeshi’s TV Tackle” and as a Canon commercial song.

It’s the kind of nostalgic love song you’ll find yourself softly humming on nights when you recall the warmth of someone you once loved, immersing yourself in the feelings of those days.

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HitoriKarin

Karin “Hitori” [MV]

Hitori Karin

This song is sure to keep you company in your loneliness.

It’s a piece by Karin, a singer whose piano-and-vocal covers of famous songs often make waves, released in 2021.

The beautiful tones of piano and strings alone are enough to tug at your heartstrings, and when Karin’s fragile voice layers over them, it creates an even deeper world.

If you’re ready to make peace with the end of a relationship, why not listen to Hitori and have a good cry?

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced songs filled with the feeling of wanting to see someone—did you find the one you were hoping to hear? Not being able to meet the person you want to see is tough, but listening to songs that share the same emotions might help calm your heart a little.

It might even spark the urge to go see them.

If that happens, it might be a good idea to take the plunge and go meet them.