Heart-fluttering songs leading up to a confession

love at first sightFunatsu Mahiro

Masato Funatsu “Love at First Sight” Official Music Video

That heart-racing moment when you’re captivated at first sight is so thrilling, isn’t it? Masato Funatsu’s song is a refreshing love tune that sings about that flutter of a budding romance.

Set to a sweet, catchy melody, it captures the pounding excitement you feel the instant you first see someone.

Released in May 2024, the track exploded on TikTok and has racked up hundreds of millions of views! It’s resonating especially with younger listeners.

Sing it at karaoke and you might just win over your crush’s heart.

It’s also perfect for anyone mustering the courage to confess their feelings.

Into MeNishino Kana

Kana Nishino 'Into Me' lyric video

A love song packed with the feelings of a girl in love! You can feel her wish for the other person to be by her side.

Kana Nishino’s vocals are cute and make you want to sing along.

Included on the album “Love Again,” this track was also used in commercials for Fujitsu’s “arrows” series.

It’s full of a girl’s honest emotions, so it’s recommended not only for those in love but also for anyone who wants to feel that flutter in their chest again.

If you sing it at karaoke, it might even be a chance to share your feelings!

Let’s kissmakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu 'Let's Kiss' MV

For those troubled by a more-than-friends, not-quite-lovers relationship, the song you should listen to is “Let’s Kiss.” It’s included on the rock band Macaroni Enpitsu’s 2022 album “Hopes for a Happy Ending,” a group known for delivering songs that capture the bittersweet hearts of young people.

Precisely because the arrangement is simple—just acoustic guitar and vocals—the feelings come across directly.

Hattori’s emotional singing about the anxieties we all carry is heart-tugging.

How about giving it a listen as a companion to help you through a lonely night?

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Shapes Of LoveEvery Little Thing

Every Little Thing / Shapes Of Love（from「ELT 15th Anniversary Concert Tour “ORDINARY”」）

It’s a song that gives you the thrills and real feelings of being in love.

The upbeat lyrics, where she confidently declares that even though it’s still unrequited, she’ll definitely make him notice her, are truly appealing.

It gives courage to a woman’s heart in love, who can’t help feeling anxious as she spends time with the person she likes before confessing her feelings.

confessionFUNKY MONKEY BABYS

FUNKY MONKEY BABYS “Confession”

The straightforward feelings of a man who’s head over heels are expressed just as they are in this song.

I can really relate to how he’s so in love that he can’t find any words beyond that.

I think it’s fair to call this one of FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ signature love songs.

I like you.Little Glee Monster

Little Glee Monster 'I Love You.' -Short Ver.-

It’s a lively love song that speaks for a woman who loves someone but can’t tell them—a feeling full of frustrating longing.

Its up-tempo beat makes it a pleasure to listen to.

You’ll also be captivated by Little Glee Monster’s enchanting harmonies and vocals.

You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “You and the Summer Festival”

It’s a hit song by SHISHAMO, a girls’ band very popular among high school girls.

I discovered SHISHAMO through this song.

Just like the title suggests, the lyrics express the feelings of a girl who went to a summer music festival with the person she likes.

The wavering emotions of love are highly relatable.