Mutual love, unrequited love, familial love... classic songs that sing about affection
There are many different kinds of love, aren’t there?
Of course there’s the love between couples and spouses, but also the love between parents and children, and the love shared among friends and companions.
In this article, we’ll be introducing lots of songs that sing about these various forms of love!
From lovey-dovey mutual-love tracks to bittersweet unrequited-love songs, and heartwarming tunes themed around family love—you’re sure to find songs that capture the kind of love you’re looking for!
As you listen, try reading along with the lyrics and feel the emotions poured into each song!
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Mutual love, unrequited love, familial love... Classic songs about love (111–120)
flower fortune-tellingShimizu Miisa
This is an unrequited love song that delicately portrays fleeting feelings with a clear, translucent vocal.
Released in April 2025 as the opening theme for the drama “Kiri-o Fan Club,” the track features Miisha Shimizu’s expressive vocals, beautifully harmonizing with the poignant melody line.
The sound arrangement, infused with elements of funk music, also leaves a strong impression.
It’s a song that stays close to the pains and anxieties of love, so give it a listen when you’re dealing with those feelings.
Even though I love you more than anyone else.ACE COLLECTION
A heartwarming ballad by ACE COLLECTION that delicately portrays missed connections with a lover and the difficulty of expressing affection.
The protagonist’s unwavering sincerity—wanting to keep protecting someone precious yet struggling to voice those feelings—truly resonates.
Released in April 2023, the music video features actress Rina Osada.
Set against the changing circumstances of a new chapter in life, it depicts the emotional struggle of navigating distance while holding on to feelings that have grown beyond 365 days.
When you can’t be honest with yourself, listen to this song and sort through your emotions.
You’ll surely discover the feelings you truly hold inside.
Hard to say I love you ~I can’t bring myself to say it~WEAVER
A vividly drawn piano rock classic released by WEAVER in June 2010, capturing the frustration of being unable to honestly express one’s feelings.
Chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Hard To Say I Love You,” it was produced under the direction of Tokyo Jihen bassist Seiji Kameda.
Whether far apart or side by side, it delicately portrays the frustration of being unable to convey one’s feelings to the other person.
Though you love them more than anyone, the sorrow of not being able to put that feeling into words grips your heart.
This song deeply resonates with those who struggle to openly express their feelings to someone important.
For anyone carrying emotions they can’t put into words, it is sure to become a source of comfort.
Being a little short is just right.YUTORI-SEDAI
A love song by YUTORI-SEDAI that sets gradually building dissatisfaction and confusion toward a partner to a breezy melody.
It captures, in down-to-earth language, the feelings of a girl who always ends up being the one to say she wants to meet, and the sense of emptiness she feels with surface-level displays of affection.
Released in October 2023, the track also drew attention for its music video featuring Hina Ogushi from the popular dating show “Kyo, Suki Ni Narimashita” (Today, I Fell in Love).
Its positive message—that even imperfect relationships are okay as long as there’s love—offers comfort to anyone struggling with arguments or problems in their relationship.
If it’s the two of usSUI
This is a heartwarming song by Sui that sincerely sings about the challenges and trials faced in everyday life with a partner.
The importance of being together and the resolve to move forward while supporting each other are woven into a gentle melody.
Debuting at 17 in October 2020, Sui’s richly expressive voice poignantly conveys the strength of a couple’s bond and the beauty of walking together.
On YouTube, the song has sparked a strong response, especially among younger listeners, and the channel has surpassed 150,000 subscribers.
This work is recommended for those who, while troubled by small misunderstandings or differences of opinion, want to reaffirm their deep love for their partner.
Loverssumika
This is a bittersweet song by sumika that resonates with anyone who has ever struggled in a romantic relationship.
It carries the wish to grant the other person freedom and to be chosen from among many options.
Though the lyrics may sound as if they condone cheating or looking elsewhere, they actually hold a deeper message: by knowing other possibilities, both people can reaffirm the importance of each other’s presence.
Released in March 2016 as a double A-side single, the track was also used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Heart-throbbing Skatto” segment on the show “Pleasant TV: Skatto Japan.” It’s a song you should listen to when you want to take a step back and reexamine your relationship, or when you feel the desire to deepen your bond with someone important.
I love you.TENSONG
A gem of a love song from TENSONG that overflows with the desire to convey pure feelings straight from the heart.
Released in June 2024, this warm ballad gently weaves a story from the initial bewilderment of first meeting, to the love that grows as two people spend time together, and finally to an eternal vow.
Takabō’s high-tone vocals resonate deeply, while the beautiful melodies of piano and strings stir the emotions.
The music video stars actress Kureha Nakagawa, and the visual beauty of the wedding scenes also became a hot topic.
It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who struggles to put their feelings for a loved one into words, or who is searching for the perfect wedding BGM.