[Heart-wrenching] A Special Feature on Songs Themed Around Lies That Hit You Deep—Classics and Fan Favorites
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.
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[Heart-wrenching] A Special Feature on Songs Themed Around Lies That Really Hit Home: Classics and Fan Favorites (1–10)
Tell me an eternal lieyoshida takurou
“Tell Me a Beautiful Lie Forever” is a song Miyuki Nakajima wrote for Takuro Yoshida.
Nakajima respected Yoshida.
When Yoshida was considering retiring as a singer, he asked Nakajima to write his final song.
She agreed to provide this song on the condition that it wouldn’t actually be his last.
LiarONE OK ROCK
Bursting beyond Japan to earn massive popularity overseas, the rock band ONE OK ROCK has now become a monster act everyone knows.
Among their works, this relatively early track—featured on the album “Niche Syndrome,” which includes their signature song “Kanzen Kankaku Dreamer”—stands out.
It’s marked by their characteristic loud, intense sound and an emotionally charged vocal delivery that even conveys anger.
The lyrics express feelings toward a liar, so it might be just the thing to listen to when you’re stressed from being lied to and want to blow off steam.
I can’t stay a daydreaming girlAikawa Nanase
Nanase Aikawa’s signature song “Yume Miru Shoujo ja Irarenai” (“I Can’t Be a Dreaming Girl”).
Released in 1995 as her debut single, it became a major hit and led to her appearance at the 46th Kōhaku Uta Gassen that year.
It’s a fast-paced rock tune that has projected the image of a “cool woman” since its release.
The song compellingly captures the shift from girlhood to womanhood with an effortless touch.
Even its depictions of lies feel stylish—a long‑loved track with many devoted fans.
[Heart-wrenching] A selection of classic and popular songs themed around lies that hit you right in the heart (11–20)
Friends, Coffee, Lies, and StomachsMr.Children
The title may seem unusual at first glance, but it also feels like a return to the roots of being human.
Friends, hobby items, lies, and food—things indispensable to living—are listed alongside coffee, cigarettes, and even whale and dolphin as foods.
“Believe lies that seem believable”—this, too, is a starting point for living positively.
The rapid-fire spoken lines in the interlude might be part of Sakurai’s policy.
a blatant lieAkashiya Sanma
Now a giant in the comedy world and nicknamed the “Comedy Monster,” Sanma Akashiya released this song, “Makka na Uso” (“Crimson Lie”), in 1987.
It was a big hit at the time.
The lyrics and music were written by Toshihiko Takamizawa of THE ALFEE.
These days, the term “gesu fūrin” (sleazy affair) has taken root, and infidelity is harshly condemned, but this song feels like a vivid reflection of its era—infidelity is sung about lightly and breezily, almost jokingly.
That’s just how things were back then.
Cinderella BoySaucy Dog
This song is included on Saucy Dog’s mini-album “Lazy Sunday,” which weaves a heart-wrenching love story that tightens the chest.
It portrays a bittersweet, inescapable dependence, even while suffering the agony of being torn apart by the other person’s lies.
Coupled with a melodious rock sound and written from a female perspective, it leaves a lingering aftertaste where sorrow and affection intermingle.
Released in August 2021, it also drew attention for its animation-style music video by Miku Masuda.
In 2022, the band appeared on Music Station.
It’s a recommended track for those struggling with complex feelings toward someone they love or seeking empathy in the subtleties of human relationships.
Lies and worldly desiresKREVA
This track is the title song included as the first track on KREVA’s seventh album, “Usotsu to Bonnou” (Lies and Desires), released in 2017.
Just from the title, it might sound philosophical, but it’s actually very upbeat—a number that could make you brush off lies with ease.
Lies are depicted quite cynically, giving the impression that we’re watching, as third parties, both the liar and the one being lied to.
There’s also some wordplay in the lyrics that makes you chuckle—a true “lie song.”