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, Family Love... Classic Songs About Affection (201–210)
I loveMarushii
A love song by Marcy that delivers the thrill of romance and the colors of everyday life.
Released in May 2024 as the theme song for “Love with Friend,” it pairs a refreshing, fast-paced sound with lyrics that portray the happiness and deepening affection felt in days spent with a partner.
Lines like “Seeing you just after you wake up and being able to start my day feels like a miracle” evoke the small joys found in daily life.
This work is sure to resonate strongly with Gen Z listeners navigating the ups and downs of love.
Be sure to listen to it together with someone special.
presentMarushii
An exquisite love ballad themed around mutual affection, released in September 2024.
It’s become hugely popular on TikTok, and the views for the music video on YouTube keep climbing.
The transparent, airy vocals and delicate arrangement are striking, resonating deeply with listeners.
The MV, set in Hakodate and Tokyo, features actors Ai Iinuma and Nagi Murata, depicting the ordinary yet happy daily life of a couple.
The song celebrates the bond of two people who met as if by miracle and the small joys they feel each day, with the power to evoke each listener’s own romances and memories.
It’s perfect for moments when you want to savor everyday life with someone special or feel the purity of love.
Parallel HeartUchida Maaya
A heart-fluttering pop tune! It’s a song packed with Maaya Uchida’s charm.
Her sparkling vocals and breezy melody feel like they’ve turned a love-struck girl’s wavering heart directly into sound.
Released in July 2024, it was also used as a TV anime opening theme.
The lyrics that heighten the feeling of being in love match perfectly with the funky sound.
The bright tones of the horn section are also memorable.
It’s perfect not only for those troubled by love, but also for those who want to enjoy it.
It’s a song that clears the mind, so I recommend listening to it in the morning before you head out!
FritoYamazaki Masayoshi
A love story woven by Masayoshi Yamazaki.
Set to a light, comfortable pop-rock melody, it brims with the mystery of unconditional love and a mix of anxiety and anticipation for the future.
This track expresses a poignant feeling toward the things that change and those that remain the same as time passes.
Released in August 2024, it was written as the opening theme for the MBS drama “Mitsuya-sensei no Keikakuteki na Ezuke” (Mitsuya-sensei’s Calculated Feeding).
Yamazaki’s first lead role in a terrestrial serial drama in 26 years has also become a hot topic.
It’s a recommended song for anyone who wants to savor time with someone special.
compassionKawasaki Takaya
A song by Takaya Kawasaki wrapped in warm melodies and emotionally rich lyrics that embrace the heart.
It makes you feel the irreplaceable value of the everyday moments you share with a loved one.
The simple exchanges of “I’m home” and “Welcome back” are imbued with affection, along with the anxiety of parting and a wish for eternity, all carefully woven into the piece.
Kawasaki’s uniquely simple yet profound message resonates with many people, regardless of age or gender.
This work is the title track of the album “Aishin -MANAGOKORO-,” released in March 2024.
It’s the perfect song for when you want to reaffirm your feelings for someone important.
Can I try saying “I love you”?Matsushita Kohei
It’s a song where Kohei Matsushita’s warm, heartfelt voice truly resonates.
It’s a love song that candidly expresses the pure desire to say “I love you” to a partner.
Created by Takahito Uchisawa of androp, it features a warmly arranged sound and lyrics packed with single-hearted devotion that leave a strong impression.
Although it was released digitally in October 2024, it’s sure to become a long-loved track.
It’s also perfect as a wedding song.
I recommend listening to it when you want to reaffirm your love for someone special or convey your honest feelings.
How many times have I read over the lyrics of LOVE SONG?Sakurazaka46
It’s a bittersweet love song aimed at people who find themselves in love on sleepless nights.
Sakurazaka46 are known for the variety of their themes and expressive power, and this track also beautifully captures the heartache of romance.
It sings of the fantasies that come with falling in love and the feelings you project onto love lyrics, and listening to it makes your heart tighten.
It’s included as a coupling track on their 8th single, “How Old Do You Wish to Go Back To?”, released in February 2024.
It’s especially recommended for anyone who’s currently falling in love.
Be sure to listen while reading the lyrics.