Lovely love song

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

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

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!

Mutual love, unrequited love, familial love... classic songs about love (211–220)

The Happiest TwoTakeuchi Anna

Anna Takeuchi – The Happiest Two (Music Video)

The Happiest TwoTakeuchi Anna

It’s a charming track with a warm atmosphere and a cute, catchy vibe.

Anna Takeuchi’s gentle vocals give the impression of tenderly wrapping around the everyday life of a long-term couple.

The contrast between the poppy melodic sections and the mellow rap parts is intriguing, keeping the song engaging throughout.

Included on the album “DRAMAS,” released in March 2024, this song is a heartwarming love tune that celebrates the happiness found in small, everyday moments.

It’s perfect for when you want to savor time with someone special or bask in a happy mood.

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I stillmilet

milet “I still” Music Video (Theme song for the film ‘Unknown Girlfriend’)

I stillmilet

Written as the theme song for the film “Unknown Girlfriend,” this piece is a gemlike ballad that resonates with the heart through the emotionally rich vocals of the film’s lead, milet.

The lyrics express both the enduring strength and the fragile nature of love, unchanged across any world.

Streaming begins in January 2025, with a single release to follow in February.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you want to feel the bond with someone important, or when you’re experiencing a love that makes your heart waver.

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Lavius feat. ⌘Hainomiasmi

Lavius feat. ⌘Hainomi – asmi (Official Music Video)

Lavius feat. ⌘Hainomiasmi

This song portrays a bittersweet crush and a powerful longing, and was released in May 2024 as an advance single from asmi’s major-label debut album “Ribbon.” Created by the popular Vocaloid producer ⌘Hainomi, it features a rhythmic groove and a catchy melody.

It conveys the frustration of a love that won’t reach its destination and the anxiety over one’s own self-worth, with repeated phrases that evoke an endless loop of romance.

The album also includes tracks produced by Wanuka, who collaborated on “Yowanehaki,” and the TikTok-hit “PAKU.” It’s a song that resonates with anyone troubled by love, a work that captures the complexity of romance and the depth of human emotion.

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In conclusion

We introduced many songs themed around different kinds of love.

From feel-good mutual love songs to tracks that capture the pain of unrequited love, and songs about family love—did you find the ones you were looking for? Be sure to listen while reading the lyrics and feel the emotions woven into the words.