Classic Western songs with tear-jerking lyrics. Heartfelt message songs from around the world.

Viva La VidaColdplay

Coldplay – Viva La Vida (Official Video)

Coldplay is an award-winning British rock band.

This song was released in 2008.

Its Japanese title is “Beautiful Life,” but it sings of the sorrow of a king driven from his country.

At the 51st Grammy Awards, it won in three categories.

It is a collaboration with the avant-garde musician Brian Eno.

Heal The WorldMichael Jackson

Michael Jackson ~ Heal The World ~ (with Japanese subtitles)

A beautiful ballad included on the 1991 album Dangerous by Michael Jackson, the “King of Pop.” Throughout his life, he was plagued by numerous rumors and scandals, which makes the song’s earnest message—wanting to make the world a better place—all the more resonant with listeners.

It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to YesterdayBoyz II Men

Boyz II Men – It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday

After parting with someone dear, have you ever felt your chest tighten with the thought that you can never return to the joyful “yesterday”? The song “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday” by the American R&B group Boyz II Men is a classic that sings of longing for the past and the pain of farewell.

Precisely because it’s performed a cappella, without any instruments, the warmth and poignancy of their voices seep directly into the heart.

It’s as if the beautiful harmonies gently embrace the sorrow that overflows no matter how hard you try to hold it back.

This song feels like a warm presence that quietly stays close to a heart that has experienced a painful parting, allowing the tears to flow.

emails i can’t sendSabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter – emails i can’t send (Official Audio)

Haven’t we all had experiences of carrying secret feelings in our hearts—things we want to say but can’t? “emails i can’t send,” sung by American artist Sabrina Carpenter, is a song that lays bare painfully honest truths, encapsulated in those very messages that were never sent.

Set to a quiet piano melody, it unfolds raw, deeply personal cries of the heart: tangled emotions toward family, the sting of betrayal, and more.

The lyrics feel like the very words buried deep inside have been turned straight into melody, tightening your chest as you listen.

For anyone holding feelings they can’t put into words, this song may become something special—a piece that speaks on your behalf and lets the tears fall, gently.

LoveJohn Lennon

LOVE. (Ultimate Mix, 2020) – John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band (official music video 4K)

A track included on John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, the first solo album released after the Beatles’ breakup in 1970.

The song’s lyrics are said to have been inspired by John Lennon’s reading of Matsuo Bashō’s haiku collection.

Set to a simple arrangement of just piano and acoustic guitar, the words about “love” are all the more direct and affecting for their simplicity.

We are the WorldUSA For Africa

USA For Africa – We Are The World (HQ official Video)

It’s one of the most famous charity songs, isn’t it? I imagine many of you are very familiar with it.

Under the leadership of Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, who were at the forefront of the pop industry, renowned musicians and artists gathered to record it.

The song carries a message wishing for everlasting world peace.

A Thousand YearsChristina Perri

Christina Perri – A Thousand Years [Official Music Video]

It’s a song that sings about loving someone forever, expressing the promise to keep loving you for the next thousand years.

Its moving, beautiful sound and melody leave a strong impression, making it perfect for creating an emotional atmosphere at weddings and similar events.