Tear-jerking, moving songs in Western music
Western music has far more songs than Japanese music.
Among them, I think there are many tracks that can make you cry.
We’ve gathered a lot of songs you’ll want to listen to when you feel like crying.
I think a storm of emotions awaits you.
I hope you discover some songs you haven’t heard before!
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Tear-jerking, moving Western songs (91–100)
You & IJohn Legend
A tastefully crafted song suffused with sorrow and wistfulness naturally brings tears to your eyes.
It’s a deeply moving, cry-your-heart-out track by John Legend, where the grand message and high-level vocal approach truly shine.
Since it’s in English, be sure to pay attention to the lyrics and look them up.
CirclesPost Malone
I think it’s hard to catch the lyrics of songs in English.
With this song, “Circles,” many people might feel it sounds bright if they just listen to the melody.
The vibe is upbeat, but in fact it’s a song about losing someone important.
Please give it a listen.
I’ll Be Over YouTOTO
This is a song that drew a lot of attention as a ballad by a band famous for rock.
With its slow tempo and gentle mood far removed from rock, the melody makes it a very calming listen.
The music video, set against a sunset backdrop, also matches the impression of the song.
All You Need Is LoveThe Beatles
This is a song by The Beatles that was very popular around the world.
The gentle tones of the instruments give you a sense of calm.
Since it’s a ballad like a love song, I think it’s a piece whose expression changes depending on the listener.
Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi
It’s a song that can be heard as a cry from a heart in pain.
“Someone You Loved,” released in 2019 by Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi and nominated for a Grammy, tells the story of a protagonist who has lost the person they loved, who loved them back, and with whom they supported each other.
“I was just getting used to being the one you loved,” they sing, expressing the anguish of loss.
Lewis’s slightly distorted vocal timbre makes the song feel even more real and emotional.
It’s a masterpiece that truly strikes a chord in the heart.
Lost On YouLP
A sound that feels like an otherworldly space lingers in the ear.
It’s a song by LP, a singer-songwriter from the United States.
It’s the title track from the 2016 album “Lost on You.” A love song that speaks to a cherished person, its wistful melody evokes an autumnal mood.
Tears In HeavenEric Clapton
Included on the soundtrack of the 1992 album “Rush.” Theme song for the film “Rush,” released the same year.
Born in 1945.
A British guitarist and singer-songwriter.
It’s widely known that this song was written for his four-year-old son, who died in an accident in 1991.
Even if you don’t know that story, just listening to the lyrics conveys a profound sense of sorrow—it’s sure to move you to tears.