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Mao Abe – I Want to Be Your Lover [Official Music Video]

This work, which depicts the poignant scene of unrequited love, is a song Mao Abe wrote in her senior year of high school.

Released in January 2010, it poetically expresses pure feelings for the person she loves.

The lyrics convey curiosity about the one she loves and a desire to know them more deeply, resonating with many listeners.

Characterized by Abe’s delicate emotional expression and lyrics that capture the genuine ebb and flow of romantic feelings, the song shines even more when sung by a woman, heightening the poignancy and purity of love.

Sing it at karaoke, and it’s sure to bring out your charm to the fullest and deeply captivate men’s hearts.

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Mao Abe – Lonely [Official Music Video]

Singer-songwriter Mao Abe, who challenged numerous auditions since her middle school days and made her major debut upon graduating from high school.

Her 4th single “Lonely,” which portrays the heartache of not being able to see a boyfriend in a long-distance relationship, was selected as the CM song for Calpis Water in 2010.

The lyrics, depicting sentimental emotions, might make male listeners feel as if the song is being sung to them.

It’s a cute pop tune we’d love to hear women in their 30s—Abe’s own generation—sing.

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I wanna see you

Mao Abe’s work is a song characterized by the gentle tones of piano and acoustic guitar.

The lyrics portray the bittersweetness of a long-distance relationship, resonating deeply through Abe’s powerful yet delicate vocals.

Released in May 2009, the track was also featured in a Calpis Water commercial, capturing the hearts of many.

Its charm lies in the honest, true-to-life emotional expression, said to be based on her experiences in her senior year of high school—and it’s sure to make eyes sparkle if you sing it at karaoke.

Highly recommended for anyone looking for a song that expresses the feelings of someone in love.

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Mao Abe – Believe in yourself (Official Music Video)

Speaking of cheering songs sung by Mao Abe, this is the one that also became the theme song for the anime Baby Steps.

It’s characterized by a light, anime-like feel and a straightforward melody, along with lyrics that really encourage the listener.

The lyrics convey the message: “Be honest with yourself, push forward, and live without regrets.” If you listen to it when you’re working hard toward a goal you set for yourself but feel like your heart is about to break because things aren’t going well, I think it will give you the strength to regroup and try again.

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Mao Abe – Stay by My Side [Official Music Video]

Many people find it hard to forget someone they love, even after heartbreak.

If you’re looking for a song that understands those feelings, Mao Abe’s “Soba ni Ite” (“Stay by My Side”) is highly recommended.

The lyrics express a longing to have someone stay close even after a breakup and an inability to forget them, making it a song you’ll surely relate to.

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Then, why?

This is a poignant ballad by Mao Abe that sings of the helpless feeling when you realize you were the only one who was serious, after being led on by someone’s suggestive behavior.

The regret of having believed the words of a capricious, cat-like partner, and the pain that makes you want to demand, “Then why did you say that?” ride on her emotional vocals and pierce straight into your heart.

The song is included on the album “Su.” released in June 2011.

Remarkably, Abe wrote it during her high school years, and the pure, youthful cry of the heart resonates with raw intensity.

When you’re suffering from a lover’s ambiguous attitude and have nowhere to put your feelings, listening to this can feel as though it’s speaking for you.

Its gut-wrenching lyrics, paradoxically, will gently wrap your loneliness in warmth.

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Mao Abe – Itsu no Hi mo [Official Music Video]

Singer-songwriter Mao Abe became popular among high school students for her relatable, women-centered lyrics.

One of her signature songs that’s also a karaoke favorite is Itsu no Himo (“Always”).

It’s a poignant ballad that lets you showcase your vocal ability, and it’s fairly easy to sing even for those who aren’t confident in their sense of rhythm.