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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A song about falling for a celebrity. Love songs to listen to when you’re seriously in love (1–10)
beloved captiveNEW!Araki Kazuhito

Singer-songwriter Kazuhito Araki, who has moved many listeners through social media and live performances.
This track was created as an answer song to “April Love Song,” released in April 2021, which drew significant attention.
Taking the perspective of a woman, it candidly expresses the anxieties and attachments of love, as well as the pain that comes from loving someone, in straightforward words.
It gently stays close to the unstable feelings that arise precisely because you care, making it recommended for those troubled by love or for nights when your feelings for someone overflow and you just want to cry.
Its unadorned, earnest vocals will resonate deep within your heart.
My clumsy love, only for youAraki Kazuhito

It’s a love song that expresses the desire to always be together and a straightforward, sincere affection.
The warm line promising “I’ll always be there for you” is soothing, and the lyrics grip your heart right from the start.
This piece was released in March 2024 by Kazuhito Araki, a singer-songwriter from Kyoto Prefecture.
Unspoken feelings and inner emotions are conveyed in abundance, capturing the listener’s heart.
Overflowing with gratitude for the miracle of meeting that one special person, it’s a song lovers will want to hear!
Love hurt.≒JOY

It’s a love song filled with a heart-wrenching sense of longing.
“Love Hurt,” with lyrics by Rino Sashihara, delicately portrays the shock of discovering love and the confusion of feeling something inside yourself begin to change.
Included on the single “Tell Me Your Phone Number!” released in February 2026, the track features Aoi Onishi as center, and her clear, translucent vocals deeply express the song’s worldview.
The music video, featuring an angel descending into a city of skyscrapers, also became a hot topic.
Bright love songs are great, but this is the kind of piece you want to hear on nights when you want to immerse yourself in feelings so strong they make your heart ache.
It’s a beautiful yet fragile masterpiece that offers comfort to those who fear they’re the only ones changing, and to anyone who keeps loving someone with unwavering sincerity.
I’m crazy about youUtada Hikaru

This is a song by Hikaru Utada wrapped in a sweet, sensual atmosphere.
It vividly portrays the aching pull of drowning in love and the intoxicating power of passion that unravels reason.
The emotions shine with a sensual, dangerous glow, like a city shrouded in the darkness of night.
Released in November 2021 and written as the theme for TBS’s Friday drama “Saiai,” the track is also included on the album “BAD Mode.” While grounded in club music, its elegant production weaves a beautiful, memorable melody.
It’s perfect as background music for a quiet night drive or intimate moments with someone special.
With its refined, adult allure and delicate emotional expression, it’s an exquisite track that truly resonates.
Baby, I love youTEE

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.
love letterEvery Little Thing

A sublime ballad you’ll find yourself wanting to hear when winter’s chill sinks into your bones.
It opens with a tranquil piano tone, gradually layered with strings, as if pent-up feelings were beginning to overflow.
Kaori Mochida’s delicate breath work gently conveys the subtle shades of emotions that words can’t capture.
Released by Every Little Thing in December 2004, the song became widely beloved as the theme for the film “A Love Letter from Heaven” and as a cough drop commercial tune.
It topped the Oricon weekly chart and was performed on that year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, capturing the hearts of many.
Perfect for times when you want to reaffirm how much someone means to you, or when you’re in the mood for a heartwarming moment.
Love sicknessaiko

This song sings of a searing pain that burns the chest as the flames of love blaze higher, as if being consumed by an illness.
It’s the opening number of Aiko’s 2000 album “Under the Cherry Tree.” The lyrics put into words raw emotions—feelings so intense you cry in silence, a body changing through a fateful encounter.
For anyone burdened by the agony of loving someone too much, a mix of dependence and longing, this track will surely strike a chord.
Masanori Shimada’s arrangement, with piano and guitar intertwining, makes the poignancy all the more vivid.


