When you have a crush, you might want to confess but can’t find the courage… You may worry that if you get rejected, you won’t even be able to stay friends.
It can be hard to move forward.
So in this article, we’ve gathered love-support songs just for you!
Some are songs about having a one-sided crush, some are confession songs, and some are about mutual love—the forms vary, but every track will give you that extra push to take the next step.
Listen to them whenever you need a little courage!
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A song that supports love. Romantic songs that give you a push (1–10)
I hope I can be your lover.NEW!Kaneyori Masaru
Kaneyori Masaru is a girls’ band that resonates with relatable, true-to-life lyrics capturing everyday moments.
This work of theirs is a love song that straightforwardly conveys the swelling feelings for someone you like and the frustrating inability to take that one last step.
Even when you know it might be a love that won’t come true, the aching wish to share a future with them tightens the hearts of anyone nursing a crush.
It’s included on the mini-album “To Us Who Won’t Live Yesterday,” released in January 2025, and was also chosen as the theme song for the film “Yoyogi Johnny’s Melancholy After School.” Riding on a driving band sound, Chitose Mina’s emotionally rich vocals ring out in this track.
Let this message gently give a push to a heart that’s grown timid about love.
Promise of RomanceNEW!Ikuta Rira
A song sung by Rira Ikuta, filled with heartfelt, down-to-earth feelings of love.
Created when she was in high school, this piece is included on the album “Jukebox,” released in November 2019.
It was later chosen as the theme song for ABEMA’s dating show “Kyou, Suki ni Narimashita: Himawari Edition,” and a rearranged version was released in August 2021.
The lyrics, which weave a “promise” out of the wish to share the same future with someone special and feelings that never change, are sure to warm listeners’ hearts.
It’s perfect not only for spending time with your partner on White Day, but also for moments when you want to reaffirm your feelings for each other—listening together may deepen your bond even more.
Love, scream!NEW!AiScReam
AiScReam is a special unit formed across the boundaries of the Love Live! series.
Their debut single, released in January 2025, features an irresistible EDM-infused beat and the sweet, melt-in-your-mouth harmonies of the three members.
The call-and-response line “What do you like~?” leaves a strong impression, and the song’s pop portrayal of overflowing feelings for someone you love seems to link perfectly with the flutter of Valentine’s Day.
Their appearance on NHK General’s Venue101 and the collaboration web CM with McDonald’s “Hirumac” sparked buzz, and in May 2025 they hit number one on a key chart.
Listen while preparing chocolates, and it’s sure to give you the courage to confess.
It’s an extra-sweet cheer song that turns up the heat on being in love.
I long to see you now.NEW!MISIA
A grand ballad that stirs the heart with a bittersweet yet powerful longing to meet a cherished person across time.
Sung by MISIA, renowned for her overwhelming vocal prowess, this piece was written as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “JIN” and released as a single in November 2009.
It was also positioned as the lead single from the album “JUST BALLADE,” and many listeners may remember it alongside the drama’s moving scenes.
The lyrics, capturing the frustration of not being able to meet someone you long for and the overflowing passion within, are perfect for anyone seeking the courage to confess their feelings on Valentine’s Day.
Why not immerse yourself in this soul-stirring voice while making chocolates?
Specially, do it.NEW!＝LOVE
=LOVE, the idol group produced by Rino Sashihara.
Included on their 18th single released in February 2025, this song is a super-sweet love track that sings of feelings so intense that “I love you” alone isn’t enough.
The lyrics portray a love so strong it longs to keep the other person all to oneself—pure maidenly devotion straight from the heart.
The music video, with Maika Sasaki as center, drew major attention, surpassing 5 million views just nine days after its release.
As Valentine’s Day approaches, if you listen while preparing that special chocolate for the one you love or when you need courage to confess, it’s sure to amplify those sweet, passionate feelings even more!
Ra, a storyNEW!aimyon
It’s a sweet-and-sour love song that tenderly spins a romance told through a series of “what if” scenarios.
Those cute daydreams where you imagine how wonderful it would be to be like this with someone you love are something everyone can relate to, right? This track is included on the album Momentary Sixth Sense, released in February 2019, and was written as an insert song for the feature-length animated film Even If the World Ends Tomorrow.
Aimyon’s unadorned choice of words and Tomi Yo’s light, sprightly arrangement gently give courage to hearts timid in love.
If you listen while melting homemade chocolate, your feelings for him are sure to set, too.
A heart tied with a ribbonNEW!Kaneyori Masaru
Adorning a crush with a ribbon, wishing that special someone would notice—such tender, bittersweet feelings are captured in this song by Kaneyori Masaru.
Released digitally in November 2025, it features breezy guitar rock and an effervescent melody that feels refreshing, brightening the listener’s heart.
The music video featuring influencer Aoi Nagase became a hot topic, and many likely related to the effort of polishing oneself for love.
Packed with the band’s charm, this track was released after the mini-album “To Us Who Won’t Live in Yesterday.” It’s perfect as BGM for making chocolates or as a pep song when you need the courage to confess—give it a listen.