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

I miss you. (I want to see you.)Te ga kuriimu pan

I Want to See You / Hands Like Cream Bread (I want to see you / tegacreampan) [Official Music Video]

With a name you’ll never forget once you hear it, the distinctively named singer-songwriter “Tega Cream Pan” rose to popularity through social media.

As its title suggests, ‘Aitai na’ weaves together, in a straightforward way, the feelings of loneliness and sudden longing that arise when you’re apart from someone you love.

Gazing up at the night sky, even if it might be unrequited, that pure, simple desire to just see them is something anyone can relate to.

Alongside its romantic lyrics, her pure, translucent voice wraps gently around your emotions, making this a tender love song.

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CreepHyp – “Reversible Blue” (MUSIC VIDEO)

The one-and-only, distinctive CreepHyp world created by vocalist Sekai Kan Ozaki is highly praised by fans.

In “Reversiblue,” the way the feeling of “wanting to see someone” is expressed is also unique—you might think, “Why not just say you want to see them normally?” but that roundaboutness is precisely CreepHyp.

It’s surely enjoyable to unravel the lyrics penned by such an expressive artist.

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I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo

Atarayo - Forgetting You, the Quiet One in October (Music Video)

Have you ever felt a wave of sadness well up when you think about a former lover? Atarayo’s music captures those emotions beautifully.

The lyrics delicately portray feelings for a quiet partner and emotions that can’t be put into words, leaving a strong impression.

Released in March 2021, this song quickly became a hot topic on social media and resonated with many.

The drama-style music video further deepens the song’s world.

Listening to it when you’re apart from your partner or after a breakup will make it hit even closer to home.

It will stay close to your longing to see someone.

balladKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “Ballad”

Unlike typical Ketsumeishi tracks known for their light, upbeat rap woven throughout, “Ballad” is a mature love song sung with aching emotion, minimizing the rap sections.

It portrays a heartbreaking farewell from a male perspective: a room still holding the scent of a lover who will likely never return, and city views that vividly bring back memories of joyful dates.

For anyone who has endured the pain of recalling an old flame with a sigh, this song is full of moments you can relate to.

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Shape of LoveMISIA feat.HIDE(GReeeeN)

MISIA – Shape of Love feat. HIDE (GReeeeN) (Official Music Video)

The song “Ai no Katachi,” which also drew attention for MISIA’s collaboration with HIDE from GReeeeN, became a big hit as the theme song for the drama “Gibo to Musume no Blues.” HIDE handled the lyrics, composition, and backing vocals, with the arrangement by Seiji Kameda—an all-star lineup.

It’s a track that makes you want to honestly convey your feelings to someone you love, to meet them and tell them in person.

It’s a moving song filled not only with romance, but with many forms of love.

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To Those Who Know the Blue of the Skyaimyon

Aimyon – A Person Who Knows the Blue of the Sky [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A song by Aimyon released in 2019, “Her Blue Sky.” It was chosen as the theme song for the film Her Blue Sky.

Time with a lover that can’t be rewound.

The lyrics never say “I want to see you,” yet the song conveys a strong longing to “see you” and “go back.” It can be heard as a heartbreak song, but since the protagonist is calling out to the sky, the beloved person is likely no longer alive.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to while thinking of someone precious you can never meet again.

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Official HIGE DANDism – Pretender [Official Video]

Official HIGE DANDism’s “Pretender” portrays the disconnect between two people who are important to each other, overflowing with regret that can never be fully undone.

It’s a bittersweet, earnest song, yet it also has playful touches like rhymes.

I never get tired of listening to it.

I want to focus on the struggle between the desire to meet and the reality of not being able to.

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