Discover the story of the song > Keibetsu Shiteita Aijou – Akb48

The song "Keibetsu Shiteita Aijou" by AKB48 is about a protagonist who used to despise love, but unknowingly finds herself wanting it. She goes about her everyday life, feeling like a simple emoji in a text message. The protagonist realizes that society categorizes people based on their abilities, making it seem like it's impossible to succeed no matter how hard she tries. She longs for someone to hold her and not be lonely. The protagonist remembers when she was a child and tried to be like a bird, standing on the rooftop with her shoes lined up perfectly. She wonders if she wanted someone to praise her good manners or if she was being sarcastic. She doesn't want to be alone and craves affection, despite initially looking down upon love. She seeks kind eyes that won't ignore her anxieties. In the end, she realizes that she has always been searching for love, even though she used to despise it. She never wanted to be lonely and longed for someone to hold her.