“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.
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[I Want to See You] Love Songs That Make You Cry When You Listen While You Can’t Meet (21–30)
If only I could remain at zeroOfficial HIGE DANDism
A ballad by Official HIGE DANDism, known for their many love songs, that exudes a romantic atmosphere.
If you take a close look at the lyrics, they depict a couple in a long-distance relationship who can only meet on weekends.
The title “If We Could Stay at Zero” expresses the wish to make the number of days they can’t meet—like “how many days until we can see each other” or “how many days we can’t”—zero, in other words, the longing to “always be together.” It’s a highly recommended song for couples who care deeply for each other.
KoiAndrop
This is a song by the rock band androp, chosen as the theme for the film ‘Until I Meet September’s Love,’ starring Issey Takahashi and Haruna Kawaguchi.
“No matter what fate awaits us, no matter what walls stand in our way, I will surely fall in love with you”—the lyrics, expressing the conviction that you are the only destined one, perfectly capture the film’s worldview, which portrays two people devoted solely to each other.
As you sing it, you’ll feel confident that your love won’t fade, even when you’re apart.
[I Want to See You] Love Songs That Make You Cry When You Listen While You Can’t Meet (31–40)
AitaiMiliyah Kato
For many people, when you think of Miliyah Kato, you think of this song.
Aitai, which sings of a heartbreaking, unrequited love, was the lead track on her 2009 album Ring and was also used as the theme song for the film Villain.
In 2019, it was featured on THE FIRST TAKE.
If you’re in love with someone you can’t be with, or if the person you love already loves someone else, this is a song that will surely bring you to tears.
Even if you know you’ll cry, it might be good to listen, have a good cry, and let it all out.
crescent moonAyaka
Ayaka’s “Mikazuki,” which centers on a long-distance relationship, is also a recommended song.
The lyrics were written when Ayaka moved to Tokyo, expressing her feelings for the people dear to her back home, and they’re sure to resonate with anyone who feels the daily ache of missing someone they can’t see.
Ayaka’s calm, heartfelt vocals over the gentle melody are outstanding.
Zutto (feat. HAN-KUN & TEE)SPICY CHOCOLATE
Released in 2013, this exquisite love song became a hot topic, topping various digital charts day after day.
It’s a collaboration between HAN-KUN of Shonan no Kaze and singer-songwriter TEE.
The song portrays, over the passage of time, the loneliness of being apart and the growing tenderness for a girlfriend during that separation.
Anyone who has experienced a long-distance relationship will instantly recognize this pain.
It might even make you want to reach out to your partner right away.
aspiration; longing; ardent desireMasaharu Fukuyama
Created as the theme song for a film set in Japan during wartime, this piece portrays a timeless, pure love.
It’s a ballad that celebrates the joy of living, reportedly written by Masaharu Fukuyama after he watched the completed film.
With gentle yet powerful lyrics, it sings of the courage to trust the path you’ve chosen amid changing times, and the importance of the connections you make.
Released digitally as a single in December 2023, it became a major hit, reaching No.
1 in 19 categories on its first day.
It’s a heartfelt recommendation for anyone feeling the loneliness of being unable to see someone dear.
Swelling Feelings -M.edit-CHiCO with HoneyWorks
This song by CHiCO with HoneyWorks expresses the regret of not being able to convey words to someone important.
It was also used as an insert song in the film “Principal: Am I a Heroine Who Is in Love?” It starts with a quiet sound emphasizing piano and strings, then gradually becomes grander as the band joins in, conveying the feeling of emotions becoming impossible to contain.
The way it portrays the confusion over newly born feelings and the pain of not knowing where to direct them makes it a song that resonates deeply.