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 (11–20)
Love Will Tear Us ApartJoy Division
A single released in 1980.
A four-piece rock band from Manchester formed in 1976.
It was the band that members of New Order once belonged to, and it strongly influenced later bands such as Radiohead.
This song features an introspective melody, and the chorus line “love will tear us apart again” is striking and really hits deep.
Don’t Forget MeMaggie Rogers
A song brimming with intimacy and bittersweetness, as if speaking to a lover.
Through a friend’s wedding, it reflects on one’s own views on love, carried by a polished folk-pop sound.
Released in February 2024, this track is the lead single from Maggie Rogers’s third studio album.
Its fresh, pleasant melody makes you want to sing along at full volume in the car.
It’s a warm song that gently gives a push to those stepping into a new stage of life, or those who are afraid of change yet trying to embrace it.
MotherMichael Bublé
Michael Bublé, a Canadian artist known for turning nostalgic jazz vibes into modern hits, included this piece on his March 2022 album, Higher.
It’s a moving ballad that tenderly sings of warm gratitude to his mother.
Gentle lyrics describing a mother’s unconditional love and daily devotion are accompanied by soft piano and strings, while Bublé’s rich, velvety vocals resonate deeply.
It’s the perfect song for those who want to convey the gratitude they’re usually too shy to express through music, or for anyone looking for a heartfelt Mother’s Day gift.
Heal The WorldMichael Jackson
Included on the 1991 album “DANGEROUS.” Born in 1958, a singer-songwriter from Indiana.
With a gently unfolding rhythm, strings, and chorus that convey a sense of kindness matching the beautiful melody line, the lyrics about life and the problems of the world are deeply moving.
If I Ain’t Got YouAlicia Keys
Without someone to love, wealth and fame mean nothing—this is a stirring R&B ballad that sings of eternal love.
Alicia Keys’s soulful voice and classical piano melodies gracefully express the preciousness of love.
While contrasting the emptiness of those who chase materialism and fame, it asks what truly matters.
Released from the album “The Diary of Alicia Keys,” the song won the Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance after its February 2004 release.
In 2023, an orchestral arrangement was featured in the Netflix series “Queen Charlotte,” bringing a new wave of emotion.
It’s a perfect track for moments when you want to convey your feelings to someone special, such as a proposal or a wedding.
When You’re GoneAvril Lavigne
This work, captivating with its poignant, heart-stirring melody and lyrics, is a power ballad that portrays a parting from a loved one.
The lyrics, which make one keenly feel the importance of what has been lost, resonate with many listeners.
It is included on Canadian artist Avril Lavigne’s third album, The Best Damn Thing, released in June 2007.
The music video depicts breakups among couples from various generations, beautifully expressing the song’s world.
As a song that stands by those who have experienced heartbreak or separation from someone dear, it is sure to be a source of comfort.
Tear-Jerking, Moving Songs in Western Music (21–30)
When I Was Your ManBruno Mars
A poignant piano ballad that sings of heartbreak and regret.
Written from the perspective of a man who has lost his lover by American artist Bruno Mars, the song captures the complex emotions of regretting past mistakes while still wishing happiness for the other person.
Released in January 2013, it appears on the album “Unorthodox Jukebox” and became a worldwide hit, reaching No.
1 on the U.
S.
Billboard charts.
With its simple piano accompaniment and powerful vocals, it’s recommended for those seeking to heal the pain of a broken heart or to reaffirm their feelings for someone special.