"Half Broken Japanese" is a song about the challenges of expressing love across language barriers. The track, by Ewy, is from the album "therapy session," and it has been praised for its exploration of love, identity, and the conflict between intellect and emotion. According to a Genius annotation, the song delves into the narrator's emotional turmoil as they seek to connect with someone significant while grappling with their feelings and life experiences.

The song opens with a confession. "In half broken japanese, I wrote to you / oh / ai shiteru oh ai shiteru / For most of my life, I've thought not with my / Heart but my brain." It is a song about the way that language can be both a barrier and a bridge, about the way that love can be expressed even when the words are not perfect.

The second verse is full of the kind of imagery that makes the song so distinctive. " / kokoro wo ai shiteru / On what I thought was the first day of my life / I saw a God and rode my bike to school / No one's allowed to kill me." It is a song about the way that love and identity are intertwined, about the way that expressing love can feel like a matter of life and death.

The incorporation of broken Japanese alongside English emphasizes the challenges of expressing love amidst language barriers and misunderstandings. Ultimately, the song conveys a longing for genuine connection despite the difficulties in communication and personal struggles.

For a reviewer, "Half Broken Japanese" is a compelling example of Ewy's ability to create music that is both personal and universal. It is a song about love, identity, and the challenges of communication, and it is delivered with a vocal performance that is both vulnerable and honest. It is a track that rewards close listening, and it is a worthy addition to his catalogue.