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 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
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Mutual love, unrequited love, familial love… Classic songs about love (1–10)
Because you are hereUru
Uru is known for her gentle singing voice that resonates in the heart and seems to soak deep into the soul.
Her song “Anata ga Iru Koto de” became popular as the theme song for the hit suspense drama “Ship of Theseus.” The lyrics fit the drama’s serious themes and its powerful depiction of a family confronting hardship, and when the song played at the end of each episode, it really lifted the emotions.
It’s a track filled with deep affection that will move listeners of all kinds.
I want to hug you.NEW!Mr.Children
A classic Mr.Children ballad you’ll want to listen to on nights when your heart overflows with love for someone you truly cherish.
It’s said to have been originally written for a friend’s wedding, and its warmth makes it perfect for special occasions.
Released in December 1992 as their second single, it also appears on the album “Kind of Love,” which came out the same day.
It was used as an insert song in the final episode of the 1996 drama “Pure,” heightening the story’s emotional impact.
Kazutoshi Sakurai’s wistful yet powerful vocals deliver a straightforward, pure wish—to simply protect the one you love.
Give it a listen during the winter chill or in moments when your feelings for someone special grow stronger.
I love youNEW!Nakajima Mika
A beautifully heartbreaking ballad that straightforwardly embraces the universal theme of love.
It is known as the sixth single released in January 2003 by Mika Nakashima, a singer with overwhelming expressive power.
At the time of its release, the song was chosen as the main theme for her first nationwide tour, gently stirring the hearts of the many fans who gathered at the venues.
Her clear, expansive vocals paint the lyrical world—where certainty and wavering toward the other intersect—in a way that is both aching and dramatic.
Why not quietly lend an ear to this gem of a love-filled standard number?
Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi
Falling for someone brings lots of joy, but there are also moments when you suddenly feel sad or scared and your mood drops, right? This sentimental love song that perfectly captures those feelings is Kenshi Yonezu’s “Eine Kleine.” Even though thinking about the person you like should make you happy, you can end up thinking negatively—everyone knows that feeling.
It’s a slightly sad love song that makes you realize there are many forms of love, as it portrays wishing for that person’s happiness while sacrificing your own feelings.
I LOVE…Ofisharu Higedan Dism
Official HIGE DANDism is popular across a wide range of ages, thanks to their catchy lyrics and refreshing melodies.
Many of their songs are love songs that resonate with both men and women, and their track “I LOVE…” was used as the theme song for the drama “Love Lasts Forever,” starring Takeru Satoh and Mone Kamishiraishi.
The theme song amplified the drama’s popularity and its heart-fluttering storyline.
It’s a love song whose sparkling lyrics make you feel the thrill of thinking about someone you love.
Wherever you areONE OK ROCK
Many of you have probably heard it since it was used as a commercial song by the mobile carrier Docomo.
ONE OK ROCK’s “Wherever you are,” which mixes English lyrics with Japanese ones, is included on their 2010 album Niche Syndrome.
It’s also well-known as a wedding song and a track about long-distance relationships.
As one of ONE OK ROCK’s signature love ballads, it’s a moving love song—be sure to enjoy it along with the Japanese-to-English lyric translation.
Baby, I love youNEW!TEE
A signature love ballad by TEE, whose lyrics convey love straightforwardly, albeit clumsily, and resonate deeply.
Released as a single in October 2010, it was also beloved as the ending theme for TBS’s COUNT DOWN TV.
Its heartfelt plea of “I just want you by my side” and its warm message that makes you feel the happiness of everyday life are enough to make your heart swell just by listening.
It later drew attention when covered by Che’Nelle, and it has continued to be cherished as a classic song often played at weddings and proposals.
I think it’s a masterpiece that’s perfect for moments when you want to express gratitude you can’t usually put into words to your precious partner, or to celebrate an irreplaceable encounter.
This work is filled with the pure feelings of a clumsy man—be sure to listen to it together with someone special.