Vocaloid Songs for When You Want to Cry [Moving and Heart-wrenching]

Yoshiwara LamentAsa

[Kasane Teto] Yoshiwara Lament [Original]

This is a Japanese-style Vocaloid song whose lyrics trace the sorrowful feelings of a woman.

It’s a signature track by Asa, a Vocaloid producer also known as the bassist of the rock group Wagakki Band, released in 2012.

The rock sound incorporates tones that evoke a traditional Japanese atmosphere in places—absolutely irresistible.

Another appeal is the highly narrative lyrics centered on the theme of an oiran.

The more you think about the protagonist, who couldn’t live freely, the tighter your chest feels.

15 Years of a Clingy Guy’s Petty ObsessionSunfish P is dead behind the house

Clingy Guy’s 15 Years of Petty Obsessedness / Sunfish Is Dead Behind My House P (Turn on subtitles; lyrics are available in other languages)

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Sunfish Dead Behind the House P, known for his outrageous titles and the many wild plot twists that await.

His producer name comes from his debut track of the same title.

Don’t dismiss it as just a joke song—listen all the way through.

It’s a song of a man’s single-minded, obsessive love.

I've been waiting all along.Atsu Mizuno

I've been waiting forever feat. KAFU

“Zutto Matteru” expresses a sincere message to someone precious whom one can no longer meet.

Created in 2022 by Atsu Mizuno, a Vocaloid producer known for delivering songs themed around adolescence, it reflects on the days spent with a beloved person while also conveying feelings about the days to come.

With lyrics about continuing to wait for a loved one without succumbing to the anxieties and sorrows held in the heart, and a sound centered on rhythmic piano, the piece offers healing.

Why not listen to this Vocaloid song overflowing with enduring feelings for someone dear?

Dear me, who couldn't become anyone.polypho

Dear me, who couldn't become anything. / Hatsune Miku – Polypho

A highly relatable piece that sings about the frustration with who you are now, different from the ideal self you once envisioned.

The song is by PolyphonicBranch, aka Porifo, and was released in 2019.

It features sharp guitar sounds, rhythmic drums, a bassline that makes clever use of rests, and Hatsune Miku’s solid, resonant vocals—all irresistibly appealing.

It’s addictively listenable; you can keep it on repeat forever.

If you’re struggling with your current life, it may resonate with you especially strongly.

Kurayascoop

[Hatsune Miku Soft] Kuraiya [Original Song with PV]

When you start thinking about the meaning of life, it turns into a quagmire—you can’t get out of it, can you… This song is by the Vocaloid producer scOpe, known for works like “Irony” and “Keppekishou,” and it was released in 2013.

The tender piano tones gently wrap around the wistful band sound—its sound alone is enough to make you cry.

And of course, it’s the feelings woven into the lyrics.

You just want to be happy, and yet why does it hurt this much? It’s impossible not to empathize with that sentiment.

clownkei

Hatsune Miku Clown

It’s an up-tempo song that gives you energy just by listening.

Some people might find clowns scary, but this might change how you feel about them.

Each phrase in the lyrics is very warm and resonates with the heart.

way of dyingforute

way of dying

It’s a ballad with an impressive sound image that feels like it sinks deep into your chest.

Released by forute in 2018, its delicate piano arrangement resonates with the heart.

The lyrics, carried by Hatsune Miku’s clear, transparent voice, weave profound questions about life and existence.

Every word and every note tugs at your heartstrings.

When you lose sight of the meaning of living, this song is sure to help you.