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[Confession Songs] Carefully selected songs that give you the courage to express your feelings & popular love songs

[Confession Songs] Carefully selected songs that give you the courage to express your feelings & popular love songs
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“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?

[Confession Songs] Carefully Selected Songs That Give You the Courage to Confess Your Feelings & Popular Love Songs (1–10)

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back number – Koi (full)
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This is a song by back number, known for their highly relatable love songs.

When it comes to feelings for someone you like, you’re convinced that no one’s love is stronger than yours! Anyone in love holds a huge affection for the person they care about.

But being able to casually say “I like you” is a different story.

You worry that if you don’t say it soon, someone else might take them away, yet you can’t find the courage to act… back number gives voice to that frustrating feeling in love perfectly!

To tell you the truth,yangusukinii

Young Skinny – Actually, You Know, [Official Music Video]
To tell you the truth,yangusukinii

Have you ever been so unable to be honest that you ended up acting cold toward someone you like? Young Skinny’s song captures the feelings of a girl in just that situation.

Though she truly likes them, she puts on a brave face and acts stubborn—emotions expressed perfectly through Kayayuu’s nuanced vocals.

Released in October 2022, the track went viral on TikTok and streaming platforms, and was also chosen as the ending theme for TBS’s “King’s Brunch,” resonating with many listeners.

The raw, real portrait of a girl in love is impossible not to relate to.

It’s a song you’ll want to share especially with anyone hesitating to confess their feelings.

I like you.YOASOBI

YOASOBI "I Like You" Official Music Video
I like you.YOASOBI

A song by YOASOBI that portrays the earnest feelings of a girl heading into her fourth confession of love, holding onto the thought, “Even if he turned me down, I still love him.” It’s one track born from a project that turns original novels by a Naoki Prize–winning author into music.

Released digitally in May 2022, it was also featured in a hair-care brand’s commercial.

Even as she wishes she could redo her past confessions, she realizes that those experiences shaped the feelings she has now.

That realization conveys a straightforward devotion to the person she loves—and makes you want to root for her almost without thinking.

confessionMY FIRST STORY

MY FIRST STORY – Confession – Official Music Video
confessionMY FIRST STORY

Putting into words the strong feelings deep in your heart takes courage, doesn’t it? “Confession” by MY FIRST STORY is a love song that captures those emotions.

Centered on confessing to someone you love, it portrays the resolve to believe in the power of love despite fear and anxiety.

With a rich sound that fuses rock and ballad elements, this song gives a push to feelings of romance—perfect for those struggling with love or wishing to convey something important.

MY FIRST STORY’s straightforward sincerity is sure to give you courage.

It feels like I’m in love.Yuika

It’s like I’m in love / “Yuika” [MV]
It feels like I’m in love.Yuika

The sweet, wistful vocals and lyrics that portray a girl whose mind is completely filled with thoughts of her crush are striking! It’s a heart-fluttering love song by Yuika, a singer-songwriter popular on YouTube and TikTok.

Many people have probably experienced getting butterflies just from seeing their crush’s smile, or finding themselves unconsciously following them with their eyes.

Released in February 2024, this track was also used as an insert song for “Koisuru ♥ Shūmatsu Homestay 2024 Fuyu” (Love-Weekends Homestay 2024 Winter).

It’s a must-listen for anyone who can relate to the frustration of desperately wanting to confess your feelings but not quite having the courage to do it.

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milet 'us' MUSIC VIDEO (Theme song for the Nippon TV Wednesday drama 'Gisou Furin' [Fake Affair])
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This song delicately portrays the complexities of romance, blending a distinctive vocal tone with a fresh musical approach.

It opens with the question, “Will anything change if I confess…?” and unfolds into a narrative of the hopes and anxieties that come with expressing one’s feelings.

Released in August 2019 as the title track of the third EP, “us,” it was also chosen as the theme song for the NTV Wednesday drama “Gisou Furin” (Fake Affair).

Recommended for those who relate to the tug-of-war between the desire to speak your heart and the fear of breaking the relationship.

Why not listen to this track and face your own feelings?

I long to see you now.NEW!MISIA

MISIA – Aitakute Ima (Official HD Music Video)
I long to see you now.NEW!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?