"A Love Song I Can't Tell Anyone" — a love song you can relate to when times are tough
“I never thought I’d fall for you,” “This isn’t how it was supposed to be.” Even while thinking that, isn’t there a love you just can’t stop?
When you find yourself in that kind of love, you can’t tell your friends or family, and you end up carrying it all by yourself, don’t you?
So in this article, we’ll introduce songs about love you can’t tell anyone about.
It’s hard when you can’t even let out your pain, and it’s difficult to feel positive.
At times like that, try listening to songs by people who feel the same way you do.
I hope your heart feels even a little bit lighter.
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[A Love Song I Can't Tell Anyone] Love Songs You Can Relate to When Times Are Tough (71–80)
You let me do as I please, and yet…arekunn

A song that resonates with the anger toward someone who only reaches out when it suits them, and the aching feeling of not being able to forget them.
In contrast to its melodic, gentle sound, the lyrics are striking for their candid, down-to-earth emotions.
Released in September 2020 and gaining buzz mainly on social media, the track is also included on Are-kun’s album “Breath.” It features the soft timbre of an acoustic guitar and an emotionally rich arrangement.
If you’re struggling with a romantic relationship, sensing your partner’s feelings drifting away but not wanting to admit it, or have been hurt by someone’s misleading behavior, you’ll likely find this deeply relatable.
Act like an adult.suisou gurashi

A bittersweet love song that portrays the complex emotions of a woman who goes to meet someone on the last train at midnight.
Released by Suisougurashi in March 2022, the song delicately captures the feelings of a woman swept up in an adult romance.
Set to jazzy sounds and a catchy melody, it vividly depicts her inner conflict as she keeps the relationship going by hiding her true self to suit the other person’s convenience.
With a clear, translucent vocal, it expresses a woman wavering between her straightforward affection and the anxiety of losing her sense of self.
A song that offers comfort to those hurting from unrequited love or heartbreak.
Try loving—it’s not like you’ll lose anything.neguse.

A one-sided crush song from a woman’s perspective crafted by Neguse., depicting unreciprocated feelings and complex emotions.
Released in April 2023, the track gained traction on social media, and by September its music video surpassed 2 million views.
In contrast to its poppy, catchy sound, the lyrics convey the weight and ache of saying “I like you.” It’s a song that offers comfort to those struggling with emotional distance or anxiety in love—highly recommended for anyone who relates to the frustration of a bittersweet crush.
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I can’t bring myself to hate (you/it).ren

A work that sings of emotions born in the space between loss and lingering attachment.
Even when cornered into a situation where they can’t help but depend on the other person, their love is so deep they can’t even bring themselves to hate them.
Ren’s clear, translucent vocals capture that aching feeling beautifully.
The lyrics vividly portray the subtle, complex emotions hidden deep in the heart, creating a worldview that truly resonates.
Released in September 2021, this piece is also known as Ren’s debut song.
Its delicate, acoustic guitar–driven arrangement enhances the poignancy of the vocals.
It’s a song that stays with you when you’re suffering from lingering attachment or obsession toward someone you love, or when you love them so much you can’t let go.
My love was overflowing.mosao.

A heartbreaking yet gentle breakup song, where tender vocals and the guitar’s timbre seep into your soul.
The feelings of a woman who believed the “ordinary happiness” of everyday life with her lover would continue, only to find herself bewildered by how their relationship has changed, are spun with delicate, diary-like words.
Released by MIMOSA in September 2020, this work vividly portrays a complex state of mind where one-sided feelings, self-loathing, and regret intersect, resonating deeply with many listeners.
The earnest wish to return to happier times is overwhelming, making it a track that strikes a chord with couples who have experienced stagnation or separation.
If you’re struggling with a relationship with someone important, this song will surely be by your side.
lovesicknessAimer

When you fall in love, you don’t know how to act around the person you adore, and you don’t know how they feel about you—those thoughts just keep piling up and make you anxious.
That’s exactly what “Koiwazurai” is.
This song is a cheer-up anthem for women going through tough times in love.
It teaches us that the pain of lovesickness isn’t only suffering—it can also be a precious time for yourself.
For anyone with an unrequited crush, this track is full of hints to help you stay positive.
What is emotion?This is LAST

The song “#Jō to wa,” which poignantly and beautifully depicts the pain of heartbreak after someone you love leaves, was created by the three-piece rock band This is LAST.
It was also used as an insert song in the romance reality show “Hanataba to Ōkami-chan ni wa Damasarenai,” resonating with many viewers.
While feeling pathetic for being unable to let go of the past, the lyrics don’t express hatred toward the ex-partner; instead, they portray an enduring affection that continues even now.
It’s a track that gently embraces those carrying the weight of a painful love.


