A song about falling for a celebrity. A love song you want to listen to when you’re truly smitten.
I’ve fallen truly in love with a celebrity.
At first I just thought they were cool or cute, but before I knew it, I was serious.
In this article, I’ll introduce love songs I want all of you in a “serious crush” to hear.
I’ve gathered a variety of romance tracks—from songs about being in love with a celebrity just like you, to songs that sing of the aching feeling of a love that can’t come true.
Find the one song that perfectly matches how you feel.
People might say, “Being in love with a celebrity… really?” but love is free, and having someone you like brings a lot of happiness, doesn’t it?
Let’s fully enjoy this moment of being in love!
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Songs about falling for a celebrity: Love songs to listen to when you’re truly smitten (21–30)
Dear…Nishino Kana
A song filled with the bittersweet feelings of those in long-distance relationships! Kana Nishino’s clear, translucent voice resonates deep in the heart.
Even when the time apart is long, the feelings for each other don’t change.
You can really feel the strong bond between lovers.
Released in December 2009, this track was also chosen as the campaign song for NTT Docomo’s exam-support initiative.
It surely encouraged students doing their best.
Highly recommended for those separated from their partners or waiting to reunite with someone special.
Listen to this piece, and you’ll surely reaffirm your feelings for the one you love.
I LOVE YOUkurisu haato
A heart-stirring ballad that poignantly sings of a love growing cold.
Released in February 2014 as Chris Hart’s first original single, the song is known as the theme for the ACE JTB TV commercial.
While cherishing the happy memories with a lover, it vividly portrays the emotional turmoil of drifting apart.
Though American-born, Hart masterfully conveys the delicate nuances of Japanese and delivers a warm vocal that resonates deeply with listeners.
Scenes of memories unfolding with the changing seasons—like springtime cherry-blossom viewing and winter kisses indoors—further heighten the ache of heartbreak.
It’s a song that gently supports those who have lost someone precious or who are seeking closure.
Shitsuren feat. MatsuriTakase Tōya
A duet song by Toya Takase and Matsuri that delicately portrays the emotions of two people consumed by a forbidden love.
Within a relationship so dependent that they can’t even bring themselves to part, the contradictions and inner conflicts born from caring too much for each other are expressed with aching tenderness.
Released in June 2024, the song has resonated especially with Gen Z.
It’s a moving track that offers solace to those experiencing a bittersweet love—longing for someone while suffering under the weight of those very feelings.
Being lovedKazuki
A ballad by Kazuki, released in February 2025, that delicately portrays the pain of heartbreak and lingering attachment.
Based on lyrics written during a high school class, it tells the story of a couple who loved each other but, unable to be honest, ended up parting ways.
If they had never met, they might not have felt lonely—but once they learned what tenderness feels like, it never faded and remained in their hearts.
This song will resonate deeply with anyone carrying such bittersweet feelings.
A must-listen for those who struggle to be honest with their emotions or who have lost someone they dearly loved.
ElegyHirai Ken
This is a masterpiece whose poignant love story, told from a woman’s perspective, resonates in the rich vocals of Ken Hirai.
It delicately portrays the feelings of a woman consumed by love, expressing the intense emotions of fixation on her partner and a fierce willingness to embrace even the pain of love.
Released in January 2007 as the theme song for Toho’s film Love’s Crucible, it was also included on the album FAKIN’ POP and performed at the 58th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.
In 2021, it was covered by Fuyumi Sakamoto on her album Love Emotion, continuing to influence many artists.
It’s a song to listen to on nights after heartbreak or when you’re suffering from thoughts of someone you love.
to pine for loveBENI
A song that poignantly sings of feelings that can’t reach their destination.
You can feel the heartache of loving someone yet being unable to tell them.
BENI’s delicate vocals beautifully capture the complex emotions of being in love.
Released in June 2009, the track features a memorable R&B-inspired melody.
It was also used in a RecoChoku commercial, winning over many listeners.
Recommended not only for those troubled by love, but also for anyone who wants to reaffirm their feelings for someone special.
Sing it at karaoke, and it’s sure to resonate with someone’s heart.
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It sings about the aching feelings of love that everyone has experienced at least once—the anxiety that lingers even when you have a partner, the inability to honestly say “I love you,” and the wish to hear those words said to you.
Though their feelings are mutual, they sometimes miss each other emotionally; despite the uncertainty, it’s a straightforward love song that says, “I will keep on loving you.”