[Confession Songs] Carefully selected songs that give you the courage to express your feelings & popular love songs
“I want to end up with the person I love!” When you feel that way, there’s one thing you can’t avoid: confessing your feelings.
“What if it doesn’t go well?” “If I’m going to be rejected, maybe it’s better to just stay friends…” With these negative thoughts swirling, many people find it hard to work up the courage, don’t they?
So in this article, we’ve gathered songs themed around confessions of love.
These tracks are perfect for anyone planning to confess—they can give you the courage to take that first step or help you let go of your doubts and fears.
Why not prepare your heart to share your feelings with a song that speaks to you?
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[Confession Songs] Carefully selected songs that give you the courage to share your feelings & popular love songs (11–20)
KanadeSukima Suichi
A smash hit by Sukima Switch, an artist whose clear, approachable vocals and kindness-filled songs continue to be loved across generations.
It’s a confession song that conveys the resolve to keep protecting a lover who has gone far away.
I long to see you now.MISIA
A grand ballad that stirs the heart with a bittersweet yet powerful longing to meet a cherished person across time.
Sung by MISIA, renowned for her overwhelming vocal prowess, this piece was written as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “JIN” and released as a single in November 2009.
It was also positioned as the lead single from the album “JUST BALLADE,” and many listeners may remember it alongside the drama’s moving scenes.
The lyrics, capturing the frustration of not being able to meet someone you long for and the overflowing passion within, are perfect for anyone seeking the courage to confess their feelings on Valentine’s Day.
Why not immerse yourself in this soul-stirring voice while making chocolates?
I like you.Mr.Children
A timeless masterpiece whose simple phrases carry deep emotions and resonate in the heart.
Kazutoshi Sakurai’s vocals from Mr.Children gently embrace the bittersweet feelings of someone in love.
Released in January 2002, the song was also used as an insert track for the Fuji TV drama “Antique: Western Confectionery.” The music video captured many hearts, winning the top award at the inaugural MTV Video Music Awards Japan.
It’s recommended for those who want to honestly express their feelings to someone they like, or for those hoping to fall in love.
Why not listen to this song and find the courage to take that first step?
Hey,SHISHAMO
A confession song by SHISHAMO that has resonated with many, especially young people.
You want to tell them you like them, but you just can’t bring yourself to say it… There must be many people struggling with that.
It’s true that it takes courage, but just thinking it won’t convey your feelings to the other person! Even if you know that but can’t take action, this song will give you a strong push forward.
LOVE LETTERMakihara Noriyuki
Rather than regretting not expressing your feelings, it’s better to be brave and confess! This poignant love song by Noriyuki Makihara inspires just that.
It tells of someone who pours their feelings into a letter to a person moving far away for a job, yet ultimately can’t bring themselves to hand it over.
If you’ve experienced something similar, you’ll likely relate painfully to the frustration of unrequited love.
Included on the October 1996 album “UNDERWEAR” and featured in an NTT East Japan commercial, this song gives a gentle push to anyone hesitating to confess or struggling to put their feelings into words.
confessionKamishiraishi Mone
Confession, released in 2017 by Mone Kamishiraishi, is a confession song written and composed by Motohiro Hata.
It’s a track that gives courage to those who have someone they like but worry, “What if confessing ruins our current relationship?” The lyrics depict the deep hurt left by being unable to confess, revealing the pain that lies at the end of choosing not to speak up.
Will you swallow your feelings and carry that ache, or will you face your fear and express how you feel? Listening to this song as you reflect will help you see the best choice for yourself.
[Confession Songs] Carefully Selected Songs That Give You Courage to Express Your Feelings & Popular Love Songs (21–30)
I want to be your lover.Abe Mao
Mao Abe, also known by her nickname “Abema.” This song of hers—she’s released many love songs—grabs people struggling with love right from the very first line with its strikingly straightforward lyrics.
“I shouldn’t have sent that message” is something anyone who’s ever been in love has probably felt at least once.
The song became a hit for its relatable lyrics that capture the flutter of a one-sided crush, the complicated regret after confessing your feelings, and, even so, the girlish desire to be with the one you love.