Mutual love, unrequited love, familial love... classic songs that sing about affection

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back number – My Name (full)

This is a gem of a medium-tempo ballad that portrays a profound form of love in which hearts connect simply by calling each other’s names.

Set to the gentle melodies woven by back number, it warmly sings of gratitude and devoted feelings toward someone precious.

Meeting someone who accepts your weaknesses and wounds, and the desire to give them everything—these emotions make for a bittersweet yet heartwarming song that leaves a deep impression.

Released as a single in May 2016 and included on the album “Encore,” this track was written as the theme song for the film “Wolf Girl and Black Prince.” It reached No.

6 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and earned Gold Disc certification, becoming a popular hit.

It’s a heartwarming love song you’ll want to listen to while thinking of someone important to you, recommended for moments when you want to renew your gratitude for irreplaceable people—be they a partner, a friend, or family.

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berry meet / The moon is beautiful [Music Video]

This song paints a picture of a winter night sky and the bittersweetness of love.

Its delicate vocals and acoustic tones settle quietly in the heart like falling snow.

The melody gently embraces the anxiety, hopes, and unspoken frustrations of someone in love, leaving a strong impression.

Released as berry meet’s single in November 2023, it resonated with many listeners.

Listening during the winter season—especially while gazing up at the night sky—deepens the feelings of someone in love.

It’s a perfect track for those with unrequited feelings or those hesitating to confess.

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berry meet / Overwhelming Devotion [Music Video]

A gem of a love song that beautifully portrays both the joy and the anxiety of meeting someone special and loving each other.

Even when wrapped in unease and loneliness, the pure feeling that you can overcome it by trusting and supporting one another resonates deeply.

Woven from berry meet’s warm vocals and a pop melody, this piece was created for a split tour with bands of the same generation and released as a recording in May 2024.

It’s a soothing work that stands with those whose feelings lead them to see no one but the person right in front of them as their love deepens, loving them almost blindly.

A song you’ll want to listen to while thinking of someone dear, like a protective charm.

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miwa 『441』 Music Video

A heartrending love song that portrays emotional misalignment, likened to a guitar’s tuning frequencies.

It conveys a strong desire to fix the rift that has formed between two people in love and restore harmony.

Released as a single in June 2011, this track was chosen as the theme song for the “Mune-kyun Sukatto” segment of Fuji TV’s “Tsuukai TV Sukatto Japan.” It’s recommended for those who feel uneasy about their relationship with someone important, or who sense a drift in their hearts yet still want to move forward.

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miwa 'Unrequited Love'

A ballad that portrays a heartrending love, seeping into the heart with its translucent vocals and the warm sound of the piano.

Included on the March 2012 album “guitarium,” it was selected as the ending theme for the music information program “saku saku” in February 2012.

The lyrics delicately express the feelings of a secret, unspoken crush and the bittersweet pain of being unable to get closer the more you care.

With a heartwarming melody that gently embraces the frustration of being unable to confess and the anxiety that everyone experiences when they fall in love, this song offers solace and support.

It’s a track we especially recommend to those who are keeping their feelings for someone special tucked away in their hearts.

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U and Pure

This is a song by moon drop that portrays a pure desire to get to know each other more deeply.

Featured on the album “Kono Tenohira ga Mada Kimi wo Oboete Iru” (“These Palms Still Remember You”), it overflows with affection for a loved one, glimpsed through small everyday moments.

Released in January 2022 as a track on moon drop’s first full-length album, this piece has become a signature work that symbolizes the band’s musical identity.

It’s a recommended song for those who want to slowly deepen their relationship with someone important, or who wish to reaffirm their bond with an irreplaceable person.

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If it’s the two of us / sui [Official Video]

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.