[Love Songs] A roundup of classic and latest hits about love that can’t be honest
I love them, but I can’t say it…
I want to cherish them, but I can’t find the right words and we always end up fighting…
Here, we’ll introduce songs recommended for those who are in love but just can’t be honest about their feelings.
We’ve gathered tracks that depict various love stories—like acting a bit cold despite how you really feel, or facing a sad breakup because you couldn’t express your feelings honestly.
A must-read for anyone struggling to be straightforward in love!
Find the songs that will stay close to your heart and speak to your feelings.
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I can’t be honest.Hoshimura Mai
It’s a ballad that sings of the frustration of not being able to express one’s true feelings well, and of an overflowing love.
It’s a song by Mai Hoshimura, a singer-songwriter from Shimane Prefecture, released in 2005 as her eighth single.
The guitar-focused soundscape is very emotional, and Hoshimura’s powerful vocals fit it perfectly.
Sometimes words alone aren’t enough to convey your true intentions and feelings to someone.
When you feel that way, listening to this song together with that person might just solve it.
A story about a girl struggling with the ‘kaeruka’ (frogification) phenomenon.riria.
Singer-songwriter Lillia, known for brilliantly portraying the emotions of young people struggling with love.
Her 2020 release “A Story About a Girl Troubled by the Frog Phenomenon” is a poignant track that depicts the fading of romantic feelings.
Acoustic sounds ring out alongside poppy claps.
The lyrics are compelling for their strong message, embracing both the inability to be honest and the desire to keep hoping in the other person.
If you’ve ever thought, “Why aren’t they replying…?” to someone you like, you’ll relate.
It’s a song packed with the charm of a short story, tracing love from its beginning to its end.
2FACEBENI
If you find yourself acting a bit tsundere even though you recognize the other person’s kindness, we recommend “2FACE.” Released in 2010 by BENI, a singer from Okinawa, it resonated strongly with teens.
It’s an electronica-pop track with a sparkling, upbeat melody line.
The lyrics capture the flutter of facing your own inability to be honest and gradually opening your heart—totally swoon-worthy! It’s also a great pick for fans of sharp, K-pop-style pop music.
Even though I love you more than anyone else.ACE COLLECTION
There are times when it’s hard to put the feeling of “love” into words, aren’t there? Even though you’re thinking of the other person, it doesn’t get through to them, and you end up making them angry or sad…
This is a ballad that sings about the difficulty of love and the feelings for someone special.
It’s a song by the rock band ACE COLLECTION, released in April 2023.
Every single note is beautiful—so moving it could bring you to tears.
Why not borrow the strength of this song and try sharing your feelings with your partner?
milk teaFukuyama Masaharu
Sometimes, it’s precisely because you love someone that you can’t quite express your feelings well.
For anyone who feels that way, I recommend “milk tea.” Singer-songwriter Masaharu Fukuyama released it in 2006, and it was used as the theme song for the variety show “Koisuru Hanikami!” Its simple, warm acoustic sound resonates gently.
The slow tempo can soothe a pounding heart.
It’s a song that gives a gentle push to those who want to honestly embrace a budding romance.
[Love Songs] A roundup of classic and latest hits about love that can’t be honest (41–50)
I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci
“I Became Someone Else’s Girlfriend” by wacci is a song that expresses the complex feelings of a woman.
It’s one of wacci’s signature tracks and has been covered by many musicians.
While the title and lyrics convey the feelings of a woman who has proactively chosen a new love, her heart is still filled with thoughts of her ex.
Because of this, you realize the song is actually dedicated to her ex-boyfriend.
She compares her current boyfriend with her ex and insists how wonderful her current boyfriend is, but no matter what she says, you can feel that the ex still lingers in her heart—that she still loves him.
It’s a love song that conveys exactly that.
I can’t be honestTHE SxPLAY
It’s a love number that portrays a pure desire to spend a lifetime with the one you love.
The song is by singer-songwriter Sayuri Sugawara, also known as THE SxPLAY, and was released in 2010.
It was featured as an insert song in a drama of the same name, which drew a lot of attention.
Many people have probably experienced being fine when alone but suddenly unable to express their feelings when the person is right in front of them.
This song might be an opportunity to reexamine your relationship with your partner.