A confession song that gives your feelings a push—love songs for telling someone you like them.
There are so many people who “like someone but don’t have the courage to tell them.” You might lack confidence, not want to risk the relationship you have now, or maybe you’ve never even spoken to them.
Even if you know nothing will start unless you say something, courage doesn’t just appear so easily—and the more you care, the more timid you become.
In this article, I’ll introduce some “confession songs” I want you to listen to if you’re in that situation.
If you’re hoping for a little push, please give them a listen.
By the time you finish, you’ll likely find a bit more courage than you have right now.
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Confession songs that give your feelings a push. Love songs to express your affection (41–50)
Your favorite songUVERworld
Have you ever had that bittersweet experience of growing to love the songs your crush listens to all the time? This love ballad portrays a heart that had shut itself off—swearing off love—slowly warming again thanks to a special encounter.
Created by UVERworld, a rock band from Shiga Prefecture, this single was released in November 2006 and drew attention as the theme song for the TBS romance variety show “Koisuru Hanikami!” Its gentle, string-infused sound contrasts with the band’s intense rock image and truly resonates with the heart.
If you need a little courage to confess your feelings, why not give it a listen?
Confession songs that give your feelings a push. Love songs to tell someone you like them (51–60)
One Lovearashi
This is a ballad filled with a pure and powerful message of love, sung by a group that has released countless masterpieces.
The lyrics, which convey the resolve to overcome any hardship together and devote unwavering love, warmly embrace the listener’s heart.
Released in June 2008 as their 22nd single, it was chosen as the theme song for the film “Boys Over Flowers F (Final),” starring group member Jun Matsumoto, and became a major hit, ranking second on Oricon’s year-end chart.
Expressing gratitude and vows to a beloved, this song is perfect for moments when you want to gather the courage to confess your feelings or for the life-changing moment of a marriage proposal.
To my belovedMoriyama Naotaro
A gem of a ballad by singer-songwriter Naotaro Moriyama, who captivates with his unique worldview and voice.
Carried by delicate piano tones, it sings a deep, earnest prayer for a loved one.
“I just want you by my side, I want to believe until the end…” Such pure feelings are sure to move you.
Included on the 2004 album In Search of New Spices, it also drew major attention that same year as an insert song for the drama To My Beloved.
Its gentle melody, which softly wraps your anxieties, will give you the push to take your next step.
An unfinished love song I’ve been working on foreverHata Motohiro
A heartwarming ballad that sings of deep love for a long-time partner.
Performed by Motohiro Hata, this piece delicately portrays how feelings for someone precious grow richer and more vivid over time.
Affection so great that no number of rewrites can fully convey it—like a love letter that’s never quite finished.
Each listen wraps you in a gentle warmth, as if your feelings for the other person are renewed again and again.
Written as the theme song for the film “The 35th-Year Love Letter,” releasing in March 2025, it’s perfect for those moments when putting feelings into words feels a bit embarrassing, yet you still want to express your gratitude and love—and need a little nudge to do so.
You are my destined person.Funatsu Mahiro
How about a love song that celebrates the joy of finding that one special person in a world overflowing with encounters? This track by singer-songwriter Masato Funatsu, a favorite among the social media generation, was released in July 2023.
As his first original song in about a year and five months, it’s irresistibly charming with its buoyant pop sound and sweet vocals.
The single-minded feelings of the protagonist—who, among countless options, is certain that you are the one—come through so clearly that just listening fills you with happiness.
Whether you want to confess your feelings to someone special or rekindle the excitement of romance, this song will surely give you the courage to take that first step.
I’ve always liked you.Saitō Kazuyoshi
This is one of Kazuyoshi Saito’s signature songs—you probably know it.
The lyrics portray a love that began in high school, and they might tighten your chest as they bring back memories of your own past.
The bittersweet words carried by a sprightly rock ’n’ roll groove are wonderfully rich in flavor.
Don’t you also have a love you could never confess back then—someone you’d always liked?
The decisive battle is on Friday.DREAMS COME TRUE
It was released in 1992 as DREAMS COME TRUE’s 11th single.
Comparing a confession to a “decisive battle,” it’s a lively love song that makes you think a little charm—tracing “Daijoubu” (It’s okay) three times on your palm and swallowing it—might give you the courage to confess.
It was also used as the opening theme for the TV program Ureshi Tanoshi Daisuki, in which the members themselves appeared, and it became a million-selling hit.