[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 Hit You Deep—Masterpieces and Fan Favorites (51–60)
one-trick ponyRyokushokushakai
Produced by Ryokuoushoku Shakai, this work was released digitally in November 2024 and was written as the theme song for the film “The Six Lying College Students.” Its funky guitar phrases and melodic vocals are striking, delivering a sound that blends tension with a catchy groove.
The lyrics revolve around the theme of “lies,” offering sharp insights into human folly and self-deception.
It’s a song that aligns with the film’s worldview, emphasizing the importance of discerning the truth.
The Room, the Dress Shirt, and MeHiramatsu Eri
Released in 1992, this song became a million-seller and also won the Lyrics Award at the 34th Japan Record Awards.
It portrays a woman who devotes herself to the man she loves, yet declares she will never forgive infidelity.
At times the lyrics use intense expressions, even mentioning things like poison-laced soup, and note that her husband’s right eyebrow lifts when he lies… The song ends by tying everything together with that punchline.
RUNNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
“RUN” is Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s 26th single, released in 1993.
It was used as the theme song for the drama “RUN,” in which Nagabuchi starred.
The song conveys a desire to seek unvarnished truth and love rather than money.
The Odd CoupleUNICORN
“Okashina Futari” (“The Odd Couple”) is a song included on UNICORN’s third album, “Hattori,” released in 1989.
The lyrics portray a lover who betrays, neglects, and lies—an exasperating partner—but without slipping into pessimism.
Instead, they express a love that is genuine and accepting: a relationship that can be read as resignation, trust, or a bond, summed up with a kind of “well, that’s okay.”
[Heart-wrenching] A Special Feature on Songs Themed Around Moving Lies: Masterpieces and Popular Tracks (61–70)
a beautiful/beautifully successful finish; ending on a high noteCocco
Cocco, who is a singer-songwriter, a picture book author, and an actress, showcasing her many talents, originally aimed to become a ballet dancer.
However, after seeing an advertisement in Tokyo recruiting singers—and driven by the impure motive that travel expenses would be covered—she applied both as a dancer and as a singer, but was rejected.
She was later scouted, fueled by the determination to “prove them wrong.” This song portrays a woman who, at the moment of a final farewell between a man and a woman, tries to live positively while enduring the man’s gentle lies.
It’s not a lie.Mrs. GREEN APPLE
This song delicately portrays the inner turmoil of love.
It is a track by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE included on their album “Attitude,” released in October 2019.
It depicts intense feelings for someone and the frustration of being unable to put those feelings into words, with a beautiful melody and emotionally rich lyrics that resonate deeply.
Through a medium-tempo ballad, the piece masterfully expresses the inability to be honest and the contradictions within oneself.
It’s a song we especially recommend to those who have experienced the complex emotion of “caring so much that you can’t say how you feel.”
A lie I told myselfMariko Nagai
Lies aren’t just about deceiving other people.
As the title of this song suggests, there are times when we tell them to ourselves, too.
Haven’t you ever suppressed your true feelings and just gone with the flow? This song carries a message to stop sacrificing yourself like that, and I imagine many people who listened to it back then found encouragement in it.
You could call it an anthem that especially resonates with women.
