“I Want to See You”: A love song that makes you cry when you listen to it while you can’t meet

yoursNEW!Shimizu Shota

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Shota Shimizu is a singer-songwriter who captivates many with a sound that moves seamlessly between R&B and pop.

This track, for which he himself wrote the lyrics and composed the music, is included as the B-side to the single “BYE×BYE,” released in July 2015.

With his warm vocals, he gently wraps and sings about the loneliness of being apart from a lover and the overflowing feelings of longing for them.

It carefully portrays the honest emotions of finding yourself thinking of the one you love again and again in everyday life.

This is a song we especially recommend to those who’ve been too busy to meet their loved one lately.

If you listen on a lonely, sleepless night, it will gently stay close to the earnest feelings deep in your heart.

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Dai Hirai / Inoribana

This work is sung as if handing over a heartfelt wish to a beloved person we can no longer meet.

Released in 2011 by singer-songwriter Dai Hirai, it remains enduringly popular.

In the immediate aftermath of the Great East Japan Earthquake, its straightforward word “prayer” resonated deeply with many people.

In 2020, he self-covered the song with a grand string arrangement, showcasing a timeless charm that doesn’t fade with time.

The gentle sound of the ukulele and the warmth of his voice softly soothe the aching feeling of longing to see someone.

Give it a listen on nights when you’re weighed down by missing someone you can’t meet anymore, or when the loneliness of a long-distance relationship feels especially heavy.

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I Want to See You / Mosawo. [Music Video]

Singer-songwriter Mosawo, who rose to fame through social media, has become popular for songs sung from a woman’s perspective that so many listeners find relatable—especially about love.

The song “Aitai” (“I Want to See You”) is a bittersweet love tune that makes your heart ache and flutter when you listen to it.

There are probably lots of couples who call each other before going to sleep, right? This song paints that very scene, powerfully conveying the feelings of a girl in love who just can’t suppress her longing to see her partner.

It’s a track that will likely bring tears to anyone in a long-distance relationship.

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RADWIMPS – Aitai

This song by RADWIMPS was released to mark the 10th anniversary of the earthquake and is imbued with thoughts for those we have lost.

The word “I want to see you” is repeated many times, conveying a heartfelt longing for those who have passed away or are far apart.

While the melody is simple, its structure heightens the emotion, leaving a deep impression on listeners.

Included on the album “2+0+2+1+3+1+1 = 10 years 10 songs,” released in March 2021, the track was also featured in specials and dramas related to the disaster.

It is a song that offers solace to those who have lost someone dear, or who are thinking of a lover from whom they’ve been separated.

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Souno / Enu [Music Video]

Released in December 2020, N’s song is a moving ballad that captures the heartbreak of a long-distance relationship.

With its simple acoustic guitar and clear, pure vocals, the track leaves a strong impression.

It delicately portrays everything from those tender moments when everyday life with a loved one feels precious to the sorrow of parting.

It went viral on social media and resonated with many listeners, reaching as high as No.

2 on Spotify’s Japan Viral Top 50.

It’s the perfect song for lonely nights spent thinking of a faraway lover—one that might help you face the yearning deep inside to see them again.

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Novelbright – Evening Primrose [Official Music Video]

This is a poignant love song woven by Novelbright.

The lyrics, filled with heartbreak, regret, and complex emotions, resonate deeply with listeners.

The song title, inspired by the delicate flower “Evening Primrose,” strikingly symbolizes the fleeting beauty of romance.

Released in December 2020, it was selected as the Monthly Song for the weather segment on Fuji TV’s information program “Tokudane!” in February 2021.

If you’re carrying the sorrow of being separated from someone important, or if you’d like to reflect on a past love, why not listen to this song and immerse yourself in the memories kept deep in your heart?

366 daysHY

366 Days – HY (Full)

A gem of a ballad by HY that beautifully captures the pain of heartbreak.

With lyrics and a melody that resonate deep in your heart, memories of a former lover vividly come flooding back.

Included on the acclaimed 2008 release “HeartY,” it also drew attention as the theme song for the drama and film “Red Thread.” When the wounds of a breakup haven’t healed, it might be nice to listen to this song and sink into your memories.

But it’s also a track that gives you the courage to look forward and start walking again someday.

It’s perfect for those times when you want to cry alone while reflecting on days gone by.