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

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Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
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I’ve been playing the Electone since I was six, mainly performing Disney music, anime songs, and music from dramas and films. I post performance videos on YouTube and social media, and I also give concerts. Building on my Electone experience, I took up synthesizer and piano during my student years and performed at school-sponsored events. As a writer, I’ve covered not only music-related topics but a wide range of genres, so I hope to draw on my experience to deliver articles that make readers think, “I want to try that!” or “I want to listen to that!”

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)

Deceptive Lovetuki.

tuki. “Deceptive Love” Official Audio (Theme song for TBS Sunday Theater ‘Caster’)

Deceptive Lovetuki.

A dramatic number woven from a longing for trust and feelings steeped in doubt.

Released by singer-songwriter tuki.

in April 2025, it was chosen as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “Caster.” The lyrics are striking for their narrative quality, portraying the struggle of living between truth and lies.

In a world where information floods in like a torrent, this work is sure to resonate deeply with those searching for what to believe.

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Lying is the beginning of love.40mP

[Luo Tianyi] Liar Is the Beginning of Love [Original MV]

Lying is the beginning of love.40mP

It’s a heart-throbbing song that portrays a light, sweet-and-sour love story.

Created by the popular Vocaloid producer 40mP—who has produced many classics in the Vocaloid scene—it was released in 2018.

It’s a refreshing Vocalo-rock track that colors a band sound with beautiful string tones.

Many listeners will relate to the protagonist who can’t tell the truth to the person they like.

It may particularly resonate with middle and high school students.

If you’re experiencing unrequited love, give this song a listen and let it be the push you need to share your feelings.

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Repeat Onenekomushi P

[Kagamine Rin] Repeat One Grain [Original].mp4

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It skillfully expresses the emotions of being betrayed by someone you trusted through its lyrics.

“Were even the words ‘I love you’ a lie?”—it conveys that emptiness and sadness.

The wound left on the heart is very deep, evoking the image of a woman in tears.

The melody is easy to listen to and becomes addictive.

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[Heartache] Special Feature on Songs Themed Around Heart-Piercing Lies: Masterpieces and Popular Tracks (81–90)

LieHata Motohiro

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LieHata Motohiro

This is a renowned song by Motohiro Hata, distinguished by a cool, electronica-tinged sound that begins with an atmosphere reminiscent of being submerged in the sea.

It masterfully captures the complexities of our modern emotions—the truth behind muddled words, the emptiness of layering a dry heart over reality, and the descent into self-deception.

Delicately portraying the subtleties of the heart and the ambiguity between “lies” and “truth” in human relationships, this track opens the December 2015 album Scenes of Blue.

As Hata himself notes, “In today’s era, it’s hard to tell what’s a lie and what’s real,” and the song vividly depicts feelings everyone has likely experienced in everyday life.

It resonates deeply with those struggling in important relationships or harboring complicated emotions.

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In conclusion

Music is filled with lies that pierce the heart: lies spun from kindness, lies told to avoid getting hurt, lies born of love. Sometimes we put on a brave face, sometimes we hide our weakness. These are melodies that sing of such deeply human “lies.” We tend to think lies are bad, but sometimes they can save people. You’re sure to find a song among these that stays close to your heart.