[Love Songs] A roundup of classic and latest hits about love that can’t be honest

Like the shining moonSuperfly

Superfly “Like the Shining Moon” Music Video

A Superfly ballad that gently sings of gratitude and love for another, using the light of the moon and sun as motifs.

It vividly portrays a protagonist who had carried loneliness and anxiety opening their heart through meeting someone special, and being reborn into a new self.

Released in August 2012 and featured as the theme song for the TBS drama “Summer Rescue: Tenku no Shinryojo,” the track drew significant attention.

It was also included on the album “Force,” receiving a strong response.

This song will gently resonate with those who struggle to be honest with their feelings or who wish to express gratitude to someone important.

Hard to say I love you ~I can’t bring myself to say it~WEAVER

WEAVER – Hard to say I love you ~Unable to say it~ (Music Video)

A vividly drawn piano rock classic released by WEAVER in June 2010, capturing the frustration of being unable to honestly express one’s feelings.

Chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Hard To Say I Love You,” it was produced under the direction of Tokyo Jihen bassist Seiji Kameda.

Whether far apart or side by side, it delicately portrays the frustration of being unable to convey one’s feelings to the other person.

Though you love them more than anyone, the sorrow of not being able to put that feeling into words grips your heart.

This song deeply resonates with those who struggle to openly express their feelings to someone important.

For anyone carrying emotions they can’t put into words, it is sure to become a source of comfort.

If I Could Be Honest feat. SpontaniaJUJU

If I Could Be Honest feat. Spontania by JUJU

I can’t put it into words, but my feelings just keep swelling… It’s a love number whose lyrics capture a bittersweet yet straightforward emotion.

It’s a song by JUJU, the singer known for hits like “Yasashisa de Afureru You ni,” released in 2008 as her eighth single.

The mature R&B vibe and JUJU’s clear, translucent vocals are striking.

I think it especially hits home when you’re holding onto feelings you can’t bring yourself to say, even though the person is right beside you.

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It’s a tear-jerking ballad that entrusts feelings one can’t express honestly to a song.

It’s a track by HY, a mixture band from Okinawa Prefecture, included on their second album, Street Story, released in 2003.

The relaxed band sound, built around the piano’s timbre, is beautifully complemented by Izumi Nakasone’s strong, resonant vocals.

Simply following the sound makes your eyes well up.

The lyrical world perfectly fits this article’s theme of a “love that can’t be expressed honestly.”

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Ryokuoushoku Shakai “Ienai” Official Video (Kyo Suki Special ver.) / Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Can’t Say It

A song by Ryokuoushoku Shakai that sings of sweet, heartrending love.

It delicately captures the difficulty of expressing your feelings and the frustration when they don’t reach the person you care about.

If you’re carrying complicated emotions for someone you like, you’ll surely relate.

Released in July 2024, this track was written as an insert song for ABEMA’s original romance show “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita: Summer Break 2024.” It’s highly recommended for anyone struggling with love or unable to put their feelings into words.

Listen to this song and take the courage to make that first step.

Did I become an idiot or something?Suda Masaki

Masaki Suda: “Did I get stupid or something?”

A hidden gem by Masaki Suda that sings about the feeling of falling in love and losing control.

This track is the B-side to the single “Mita Koto mo Nai Keshiki,” released in June 2017.

Written and composed by Kazuya Kaneki, it beautifully portrays an awkward heart in love—acting unlike oneself after falling for someone.

Suda’s straightforward vocals blend perfectly with the acoustic sound.

If you’re feeling a bit timid about love, you’ll surely find it relatable.

To tell you the truth,yangusukinii

Young Skinny – Actually, You Know, [Official Music Video]

Released in October 2022, Young Skinny’s “Hontou wa ne,” is a work that delicately portrays fragile emotions.

Chosen as the ending theme for TBS’s “Osama no Brunch,” the song centers on the complex feelings of a woman who can’t straightforwardly put her feelings for someone she likes into words, expressing the universal frustration and wistfulness of love.

The more you listen, the more you’re drawn into its subtle and profound emotional expression.

It’s especially recommended for those who struggle with self-expression in love or have difficulty conveying what’s in their hearts.

Young Skinny’s musicality and deeply crafted lyrics capture listeners and don’t let go.