Songs About Tears

Updated April 1, 2024

Have you heard all of these Songs About Tears? We know you'll find some new tunes. We put together 22 of our favorites.

Save Your Tears by The Weeknd

From the album, After Hours, released on March 20, 2020

"Save Your Tears" is a song by Canadian singer The Weeknd. It was released on January 5, 2021, as the lead single from his upcoming fourth studio album, The Highlights. The song was written by The Weeknd and produced by Max Martin and Oscar Holter. "Save Your Tears" is a synth-pop and R&B song that runs for a total of three minutes and thirty-six seconds. The song features a minimalistic production, with a simple synth melody and drumbeat. The Weeknd's vocal performance on the track has been praised by critics, with many noting the use of Auto-Tune throughout. The song received positive reviews from music critics, with many praising its production and The Weeknd's vocal performance. The song debuted at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, giving The Weeknd his seventh US number-one single.

Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears For Fears

From the album, Songs From The Big Chair (Super Deluxe Edition), released on February 25, 1985

"Everybody Wants To Rule The World" is a song by British pop rock band Tears for Fears. It was released on 22 March 1985 by Phonogram Records as the fourth single from their second studio album, Songs from the Big Chair (1985). The song was written by Roland Orzabal, Ian Stanley and Chris Hughes, and produced by Hughes. Musically, "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" is a new wave song with elements of synth-pop and post-punk. The song's lyrics describe the desire for power and control. It was generally well received by music critics and was a commercial success, reaching number one in 16 countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and Australia. The song has been covered by many artists, including Lorde, who released a cover as part of the Hunger Games: Catching Fire soundtrack (2013).

no tears left to cry by Ariana Grande

From the album, Sweetener, released on August 17, 2018

The song is about a person who has been through a lot of pain and suffering, but has finally reached a point where they are free from it all. The production details are not known.

my tears ricochet by Taylor Swift

From the album, folklore, released on July 24, 2020

"My Tears Ricochet" is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, from her eighth studio album, Folklore. The song was written by Swift and produced by Aaron Dessner. "My Tears Ricochet" is a haunting ballad that finds Swift reflecting on a failed relationship. The song is built around a piano melody and atmospheric production, with Swift's ethereal vocals soaring over the top. The song was released as the fourth single from Folklore on July 23, 2020.

Tears in Heaven by Eric Clapton

From the album, Rush (Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack), released on January 10, 1992

"Tears in Heaven" is a single released by Eric Clapton in 1992 as part of the soundtrack for the film "Rush". The song is about the death of Clapton's four-year-old son, Conor, who fell from a New York apartment building in 1991. The song was written by Eric Clapton and Will Jennings, and produced by Russ Titelman. It features Clapton's guitar playing and vocals, with accompanying instruments such as piano, cello, and strings. The song reached number two in the US Billboard Hot 100 and won three Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year and Record of the Year.

No More Tears by Ozzy Osbourne

From the album, No More Tears (Expanded Edition), released on September 17, 1991

"No More Tears" is a power ballad by British heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne, released as the title track and lead single from his seventh studio album, No More Tears (1991). The song was composed by Ozzy, Zakk Wylde, Lemmy Kilmister, and Bob Daisley and produced by Michael Wagener. The song, which is one of Ozzy's most successful singles, reached number 7 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 7 on the UK Singles Chart. The accompanying music video for "No More Tears" was directed by Peter Christopherson and won the 1992 MTV Video Music Award for Best Metal/Hard Rock Video. The song has a slow, melancholic tempo and features a somber and introspective vocal performance from Osbourne as he reflects on life's difficulties and heartache. Musically, the song features a driving guitar riff, hard-hitting drums and a powerful chorus.

Tears of Gold by Faouzia

From the album, Tears of Gold, released on November 20, 2019

"Tears of Gold" is a song by Moroccan-American singer Faouzia. It is a mid-tempo pop song with a mix of synth, trap and Arabic sounds. The song was written by Faouzia and produced by Josh Gudwin, with additional production by The Orphanage. It was released on February 26, 2021, as the fourth single from Faouzia's debut album, The Loneliest Baby. Lyrically, the song is about the pain of being in a relationship that no longer works and the difficulty of letting go. Faouzia sings of the tears of sorrow that she sheds in the aftermath of the separation, while at the same time taking comfort in the hope that one day the pain will turn to tears of gold.