Music that comes to your heart. A collection of sad Vocaloid songs.
In this article, we’ve gathered Vocaloid songs in which feelings of sadness are projected onto their worlds.
You’ll find a wide selection, from gentle ballads to sentimental tracks that lay bare the heart.
If you’re feeling sad right now or carrying a heavy burden, the songs we’ve picked out here may be able to stay by your side.
As you reflect on the messages woven into the lyrics, please take your time and listen closely.
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Music that comes to your heart. A collection of sad Vocaloid songs (1–10)
Shouting WoundHANA
A sad Vocaloid song that brings to the surface, like a soliloquy, the wounds that have formed in one’s heart.
It’s a ballad released in August 2024 by the Vocaloid producer HANA, and its lyrics reflect the desire not to go home and the fear of a shouting parent.
Many listeners may find themselves empathizing with the protagonist’s cry for help.
The melancholic piano-centered arrangement further expands the song’s world.
It might be music that stays close to your painful struggles.
Far away, far away, far away.Nakase Miru
This song resonates in the heart with a feeling akin to a prayer for someone dearly missed.
Created by Vocaloid producer Miru Nakase, it was released in December 2023.
Miku’s whispery vocals pair beautifully with a distinctive soundscape where stillness and sentimentality intertwine.
Another hallmark is the arrangement that gradually heightens the emotion from a gentle intro into the chorus.
When you’re at the depths of despair, or thinking of someone precious, this work will be there to accompany you.
As if to loveMIMI
It’s a gem of a piano ballad that gently yet poignantly moves the heart.
Composed by MIMI and released in 2022, its serene piano tones seep into the soul, and KAFU’s warm vocals can bring you to tears.
The lyrics, which empathize with those carrying deep loneliness and solitude, and the delicate melodic lines are truly wonderful.
I think it’s perfect for sleepless nights or when your heart feels unsteady.
Music that comes to your heart. A collection of sad Vocaloid songs (11–20)
EpilogueSecret Piercing
This is a poignant rock ballad that portrays the pain of heartbreak and the lingering attachment to a love that has passed.
Created by Naisho no Pierce, the song was released in September 2024.
With its dramatic progression and lyrics that lay bare the singer’s emotions, the story of lovers facing a farewell unfolds as vividly as a film.
In the chorus, the emotions swell, overflowing with regret for lost time and a heartrending desire to hold each other once more—just one last time.
Please take your time and listen closely.
I don't want it, I don't want it, I don't want it.Toa
It’s a ballad that resonates deep in the heart.
Created by Vocaloid producer Toa, known for hits like “Tugihagi Staccato” and “ID Smile,” it was released in May 2022.
The delicate melodies woven by piano and strings are layered with a clear, translucent vocal, resulting in a piece that truly touches the soul.
The resolve to sever ties with memories of the past, as expressed in the lyrics, is especially moving.
Give it a listen when you want to deepen your dialogue with yourself or sort out your feelings.
Ephemeral blossoms aboundto shake; to wave; to sprinkle; to abandon (someone); old; worn-out (as a prefix 振る/古/振); to allocate; to brandish
“Adabana Michite” is a work by the Vocaloid producer Furu-san, released in 2013.
Aiming for the feel of an English folk song, it features the gentle tones of accordion and percussion, which perfectly complement the lyrics’ emotive depiction of the changing seasons.
It also pairs beautifully with Hatsune Miku’s soft singing voice.
The lyrics are a deeply heartrending portrayal of the protagonist’s feelings as they wait endlessly for a loved one to return.
It’s a Vocaloid song that will quietly resonate with anyone who has experienced parting.
Jane was frozen.quail
The fantastical sound and Miku’s clear, transparent vocals blend beautifully.
This song by Uzura, released in February 2025 as a Bocacolle 2025 Winter TOP100 entry, captivates listeners with its delicate imagery and profound themes.
It expresses the sense of distance between people through a freezing cold.
Haven’t you ever found yourself feeling this way? Recommended for moments when you want to face your own emotions.