[Heart-wrenching] A Special Feature on Songs Themed Around Lies That Hit You Deep—Classics and Fan Favorites

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The word “lie” carries a sense of guilt and remorse, yet there are many forms it can take—poignant lies told out of love for a partner, gentle lies meant to protect someone dear.

Songs themed around such “lies,” packed with the delicate nuances of human relationships, brim with lyrics that make your chest ache and melodies you can’t help but relate to.

In this article, we’ll introduce moving songs about “lies,” from anime tie-in tracks to classic Showa-era hits.

You might just find a song that resonates with your heart.

[Heart-wrenching] A Special Feature on Songs Themed Around Lies That Hit You Deep—Masterpieces and Popular Tracks (71–80)

The real 㒒 that 㒒, unable to endure the true 㒒, createdMUCC

The real me I created because I couldn’t bear the real me.

The real 㒒 that 㒒, unable to endure the true 㒒, createdMUCC

There are plenty of people who keep hiding themselves and never speak their true feelings, but these lyrics aren’t that simple.

They portray something stranger: being unable to endure the fabricated persona they’ve maintained, they go on to create yet another self.

I get the sense that many artistic types are like this, but in the end, it’s all still you.

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NO MORE LIESCOMPLEX

No More Lies (Remastered 2012)

NO MORE LIESCOMPLEX

“NO MORE LIES” is a song included on COMPLEX’s second album, “ROMANTIC 1990,” released in 1990.

As we become adults, before we know it, everyone tells lies just to get by.

This song delivers a wake-up-call message: stop that, and remember how we were back then!

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Liaratarayo

Atarayo – Liar (Music Video)

Liaratarayo

A song that tightens your chest with its heartrending vocals.

The complex emotions of a man who’s been told it’s over are woven in delicate words.

It was the other person who confessed their love, yet it’s also the other person who ends it—such a contradiction.

They should have truly loved each other, but before they knew it, that love turned into hatred.

The song captures the fragility of such a romance.

Also talked about as an answer song to Atarayo’s signature track “I’ll Forget Your Quietness in October,” it was included on the October 2021 EP “Before Dawn.” It’s a bittersweet yet warm piece that gently accompanies those bearing the pain of heartbreak.

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LiarOku Hanako

Liar

LiarOku Hanako

When someone suddenly finds someone else they like, it’s only natural to feel bewildered and unable to hide it.

Hanako Oku’s “Usotsuki” has lyrics that are expressed very clearly, and there are surely many parts you’ll be able to relate to.

It’s a song that stays close to those feelings of not wanting half-hearted kindness.

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I love you, liar.Onda Masanori

I Like You, a Liar / Masanori Onda

I love you, liar.Onda Masanori

A song that gently embraces a heart confronting betrayal.

Masanori Onda’s heartrending vocals stay close to a wounded heart.

The lyrics capture the complex feelings of holding on to love for someone even while bearing the pain of heartbreak.

Released in July 2022, the song conveys lingering attachment to someone who lies and an earnest longing for true love.

Please lend an ear to Onda’s delicate voice.

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The Last LieBENI

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The Last LieBENI

An emotionally moving ballad where bittersweet feelings are conveyed through a clear, translucent singing voice.

Released in January 2012, this song by BENI delicately portrays the emotions of someone accepting a breakup while wishing for just one gentle lie at the very end.

Its beautiful melody, centered on piano and strings, further highlights the lingering attachment to a loved one and the pain of parting.

The lyrics were written by BENI herself, with composition by Yoko Kuzuya.

Included on the album “Fortune,” it is cherished by many as a ballad that feels close to the heart.

Resonating with those who have experienced the pain of losing someone irreplaceable, this song helps soothe the wounds of heartbreak.

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S-ko and the Lie DetectorTeam KII（SKE48）

2014/3/19 on sale 14th Single 'S-ko and the Lie Detector' MV (special edit ver.)

S-ko and the Lie DetectorTeam KII（SKE48）

It’s a cute and upbeat song, but the lyrics really make you feel how scary girls can be.

If a lie detector like this existed, it seems like it would break people.

Which probably means that sometimes humans need lies.

And having every little thing checked—like after club activities or a stop at the convenience store—must be tough for the boyfriend!

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