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 Love (31–40)
Together foreverMACO
The lyrics of this song about a girl in love are really cute.
I think even men will feel their hearts skip a beat when they listen.
You can feel her desire to stay with her boyfriend forever.
It also depicts how they felt when they first met, so those who are in a relationship will probably be reminded of the past.
CHERRYYUI
I think it’s a song that people with a crush or those just starting a romance can relate to.
Even though you want to reply right away, you try waiting a little—totally a common girl thing.
The lyrics are super cute, and I don’t think it’s uncommon for men to like this song too.
Because together, we are one.Dear
It’s a song sung from a girl’s perspective about her love for him.
It reflects the honest feelings of a girl in love—wanting to have him all to herself and feeling anxious in the early days of their relationship.
It made me feel nostalgic, reminding me of my youth when I had a boyfriend I loved so much.
DearestHamasaki Ayumi
You can feel her deep, immense love for him.
It’s the perfect song for two people who adore each other but have to part ways for some reason.
As adults, there are times when you have to say goodbye even if you’re in love, so I think this song suits a more mature kind of romance.
Bud of LoveKōda Kumi
It’s a song by a girl who is head over heels for a guy.
She just loves him so much that she pays extra attention to fashion and tries to boost her femininity—totally a relatable girl thing.
The unpretentious, straightforward lyrics are super easy to relate to.
It’s upbeat, so it would definitely get the crowd going at karaoke.
Mutual Love, Unrequited Love, Family Love... Classic Songs About Affection (41–50)
Love ForeverKatō Miriya × Shimizu Shōta
I think it’s a song told from both a male and a female perspective, so both men and women can relate to it.
You can really feel how much they love each other.
It would be a fun track for couples to duet at karaoke.
The rhythm is great and it really gets you grooving when you sing it.
Is that okay?RADWIMPS
This is a RADWIMPS song that sings of such straightforward love that it overflows with feelings for someone you adore, to the point of bewilderment.
The track is included on the classic album “RADWIMPS 4: Okazu no Gohan,” released in December 2006.
Its popularity has remained strong; in December 2016, ten years later, the music video was re-shot together with fans.
It conveys sincere affection with a touch of humor.
Many listeners may have found courage in the lyrics, which suggest that repeatedly expressing daily gratitude and apologies deepens a couple’s bond.
Give it a listen when you want to savor the excitement of a budding romance or when you want to reaffirm your honest feelings for someone important to you.