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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- [Songs with Great Lyrics] Masterpieces you’ll want to listen to while savoring the words that resonate with your heart
- [Mutual Love Songs] A curated selection of sweet and bittersweet love songs about mutual affection!
- [Unrequited Love] Heart-wrenching Love Songs | A Roundup of Tear-Inducing Crush and Breakup Tracks
- [A Song That Makes Love Come True] Carefully selected love songs perfect for those who want to make their unrequited love come true!
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- [Songs to Hear on Anniversaries] Love Songs for Couples That Deepen Your Bond
Mutual Love, Unrequited Love, Family Love... Classic Songs About Affection (41–50)
Things I like about youNishino Kana
This song is adorable in every way—the melody, the vocals, and the lyrics.
It lists specific things she loves about him, and I think it would make him happy to hear.
I imagine many couples use it at their weddings.
The lyrics about accepting his playful side are especially endearing.
Mutual love, unrequited love, familial love... Classic songs about love (51–60)
If you call it loveUru
A song that portrays the bonds of people who support one another, no matter what difficulties they face.
Singer-songwriter Uru, who gained attention through her work on YouTube, released it in June 2022.
Written as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “My Family,” the piece centers on the theme of “rebirth,” depicting the attempt to mend a relationship with a precious person that was once on the verge of being lost.
The lyrics—filled with gratitude toward someone who accepted her weaknesses and a resolve to protect them no matter what—deeply resonate with listeners.
Her clear, enveloping vocals convey a wide range of emotions.
It’s a heartwarming ballad whose message echoes in the chest, perfect for moments when you want to reaffirm your bond with someone important.
SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE
A gem of a ballad by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE that carries thoughts for a loved one and the meaning of life on a sweeping melody.
Overflowing feelings for someone dear and the preciousness of life are beautifully expressed in this song, resonating deeply in the heart.
Released in November 2022, it was written as the theme song for the film “From Lageri with Love,” starring Kazunari Ninomiya and Keiko Kitagawa.
Its majestic arrangement, which makes effective use of strings, superbly captures the film’s world.
This is a song for anyone who holds feelings for their destined person and hope for tomorrow.
It will surely become a source of support and give you the courage to move forward.
Love songMarushii
Love Song is filled with warm messages that brighten each day spent with someone special.
Created by the rock band Marcy, known for crafting numerous tracks about love, it was released in 2023.
The song portrays everyday exchanges between lovers, delivering heartfelt words that say, “Even if we sometimes miss each other, let’s keep living together.” The slow-tempo band arrangement, resonating with a warm melody, evokes the image of a relationship the two build without rushing.
It’s a love song that soothes, thanks also to Yukyo Yoshida’s gentle, conversational vocals.
the depths of the heartrokudenashi
A bittersweet love ballad by Rokudenashi that resonates deeply.
It weaves delicate words about the loneliness that comes at dusk and the urgent feelings hidden behind a smile.
While yearning to be loved, the wavering heart that hesitates to face its true feelings seeps in along with gentle piano melodies.
Released in February 2025 as the lead track from the album “Sigh,” this song reaches out to those who, even while carrying wounded, unsettled hearts, try to look ahead with cherished memories held close.
Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48
You can really feel all the love for him.
I think girls in love will relate to it.
It’s upbeat and the melody is bright, so it would be a huge hit at karaoke.
AKB48 has a lot of male fans too, so it would get everyone going even when singing with guys at karaoke.
Let’s be happymihimaru GT
It’s a song you can listen to from either her perspective or his.
It might be nice for married couples, too.
It has the feel of a steady, stable romance.
You can sense her gentle love for him.
Since it sings about the future, I think it would be great for weddings as well.
The joy of being together and the calm, gentle love come through and warm the heart.