[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 Them (31–40)
Category of HappinessMr.Children
The gentle mid-tempo number “Categories of Happiness” is included on Mr.Children’s 1997 album.
Its nostalgic, slightly wistful melody and lyrics perfectly capture the confusion of being in love.
Not knowing whether you truly like that person or whether this feeling is love—this classic by Mr.Children gently accompanies those wavering emotions, embracing the sweet yet unstable complexity of a heart in love.
Why not spend some quiet, solitary moments listening to this song when you’re lost in thought?
Thinking of youGReeeeN
GReeeeN’s “Kimi Omoi” is a song about the feelings you have for someone you truly love.
Released in 2008, it’s included on the hit album “Ah, Hello, Long Time No See,” which reached number one on the Oricon charts, and it was used as the theme song for NHK’s Drama 8 “Nanase Futatabi.” The lyrics overflow with gratitude and compassion for the other person, and listening to it warms your heart.
If you’re unsure about your own feelings, you should definitely give “Kimi Omoi” a listen!
palettesaidāgāru
Cidergirl is a three-piece rock band.
They provided the song Palette as the theme for the film Ani Tomo (My Brother’s Friend).
It’s a pop tune that portrays the inner conflict of a woman who can’t be honest about her feelings of love.
The swiftly shifting melodies seem to reflect her wavering heart.
While the lyrics are quite heartrending, the bright melody and vocals make you feel energized when you listen.
If you’re feeling the same way, give it a listen and let it lift you up.
Sentimental KissShio Reira
This work depicts an unbreakable lingering attachment—the kind where you can’t cut off an ambiguous relationship with a former lover.
It’s a song by Rei La Ushio, released in May 2022 as her third digital single.
Chosen as background music for ABEMA’s dating show “He and the Wolf-chan Are Not to Be Deceived,” it topped Spotify’s Viral Chart and has surpassed 50 million streams worldwide.
Its gentle sound, centered on acoustic guitar and piano, embraces the complex emotions that arise as the distance between hearts and bodies grows inversely proportional.
Many listeners may find themselves relating to the experience of being unable to fully end a relationship and letting it drag on.
More than friends, less than loversAsa
Singer-songwriter ASA, who performs under the tagline “Songs for those who want to die,” captivates listeners with music steeped in a distinctive worldview.
The track ‘More Than Friends, Less Than Lovers,’ released digitally on September 19, 2022, features a piano-centered ensemble that creates a sentimental resonance.
The lyrics, which evoke the struggle between one’s own feelings and those of the other person and the harshness of reality, make us keenly aware of how complex and delicate the human heart can be.
For anyone who’s been in the same situation, it’s a heartrending pop tune that will strike a painfully familiar chord.
[Love Songs] Say Goodbye to Ambiguous Feelings! Love Songs to Listen to When You’re Not Sure If You Like Someone (41–50)
Overdosenatori
Natori began his music career in 2021.
The track that he posted on TikTok and quickly went viral was “Overdose.” It has a slightly gritty vibe, and its lyrics portray the agony of yearning for the one you desire.
The addictive, up-tempo electronic melody and his languid vocals further enhance the song’s world.
Understanding the meaning of the title “Overdose” will help you grasp the lyrics even more deeply.
Unraveling Loveyama
This is a song by yama that portrays, from a unique perspective, the complex emotions of anxiety and regret that arise when you begin to question your relationship with your partner.
It delicately expresses the wavering feelings of someone troubled by their bond with the one they love—considering letting go as one possible choice, yet never losing their feelings for the other person.
The track is included on the album Shikisai, released in November 2022.
It’s a song that gently stays by the side of those who struggle with relationships with someone important to them, even as they find it hard to be honest with their own feelings.