[Love Songs] Say Goodbye to Uncertain Feelings! Love Songs to Listen to When You’re Not Sure If You Like Someone
A collection of songs to listen to when you’re not sure if it’s love.
From the hazy feeling of “I feel calm and have so much fun when we’re together, but is this love?” to songs that capture the cooling of feelings after you start dating, we’ve picked a wide range.
If you want tracks that might help you find an answer to your own uncertain “Do I like them?”—whether it’s a long-standing childhood-friend relationship that blurs the line between friendship and romance, or a bond where you want them by your side but can’t see them as a romantic partner—this is for you!
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[Love Songs] Say Goodbye to Uncertain Feelings! Love Songs to Listen to When You’re Not Sure If You Like Someone (21–30)
melt bittersatō moka
The song “melt bitter,” sung by singer-songwriter Moka Sato, known for her sweet voice, has become a hot topic especially among younger listeners for its relatable, true-to-life lyrics.
Fans have said things like, “It made me cry remembering my ex,” and “Her choice of words that pierce the heart is genius.” The poignant lyrics look back on memorable dates and the ordinary days the couple shared, unraveling the reasons for their breakup.
The fact that the memories remain so vivid even after parting might be proof that the feelings still haven’t fully settled.
I hate love.Sangatsu no Phantasia
The song “Koi wa Kirai da” by Sangatsu no Phantasia is a track that beautifully captures the sweet-and-sour ache and frustration of love through its refreshing sound and vocalist Mia’s supple voice.
The title itself reflects the contradictions of romance—“ideal vs.
reality,” “I love you, but I hate you”—and anyone carrying around a hazy tangle of feelings will likely find it impossible not to relate.
It’s the perfect song for those who are thinking, “I want to fall in love!” or “I want to be swept up in romance!”
[Love Songs] Say Goodbye to Uncertain Feelings! Love Songs to Listen to When You’re Not Sure If You Like Them (31–40)
What does it mean to date someone?erica
If you were actually asked this, how would you answer? This is a song by erica, a singer-songwriter from Yamanashi Prefecture, released in 2019 as her 35th single.
It’s a ballad featuring beautiful piano tones that resonate, and her gentle vocals are truly moving.
Pay attention to the emotional development toward the latter half of the track as well.
It gives you the sense that your emotions are overflowing.
“Let’s find our own answer”—it’s a solid, grounded work that inspires that mindset.
TsukuyomiKing&Prince
Even if you put on a brave face and say you’re fine being alone, deep down… This is a cool, danceable track that draws you into a slightly shadowy world.
It’s a song by Johnny’s popular idol group King & Prince, released in 2022 as their 11th single, and it was used as the theme for the drama “Kurosagi.” The sweet vocals and mature sound are a perfect match, and before you know it, you’ll be completely absorbed.
It’s sure to resonate especially with those who keep their true feelings locked away in their hearts.
Spot the differenceSuda Masaki
Masaki Suda’s “Machigai Sagashi” is a song about someone he met while living a life always looking backward.
Released in 2019 as his first digital-only single, it drew attention because Kenshi Yonezu wrote and composed it.
The track was used as the theme song for the drama “Perfect World” and reached No.
1 on Oricon’s digital chart.
In 2020, Yonezu also recorded a self-cover for his album “STRAY SHEEP.”
Trash human, me.yangusukinii
A four-piece rock band formed when vocalist-songwriter Kayayu put out a call for members on social media: Young Skinny.
Their song “Trash Human, Me,” included on their first album I Thought Anything Would Be Forgiven If I Turned It Into a Song, was chosen as the theme song for the TV drama Crime Family.
The lyrics, which depict the mindset and scenes of making excuses while also brazenly doubling down, evoke the bittersweet inability to neatly sort out feelings of love and the slyness of men.
Paired with a faintly melancholic melody, it’s a sentimental number that tightens around the heart.
MetronomeYonezu Kenshi
This poignant love song, included on the 2015 album “Bremen,” has resonated widely for its universal lyrics.
It compares the magnitude of the couple’s feelings to the tempo marked by a metronome, depicting from a man’s perspective how a tiny misalignment gradually grows into an irreparable rift as he struggles to forget her.
When we’re in love, we tend to get carried away and assume the other person feels the same.
It’s important to consider things from the other person’s point of view—including whether you truly like them and whether they still like you.