Famous songs about couples: recommended popular tracks

anytimeKōda Kumi

Koda Kumi / anytime

A long-awaited medium-tempo ballad from Kumi Koda, who usually gives off a danceable vibe.

The music video portrays the gentle everyday life of a couple, overflowing with warmth.

Around that time, some of her comments on the radio sparked controversy, making it a difficult period for her.

Precisely because of her strong vocal ability, her ballads are especially compelling and moving.

OCEANB’z

B’z / OCEAN

It’s a grand ballad by B’z.

Koshi Inaba passionately sings his boundless feelings with the sea as a backdrop—an unforgettable image.

It was also used as the theme song for the TV drama version of “Umizaru” and became a huge hit.

You could say it’s a classic that almost everyone has heard.

MimosaGosuperāzu

Mimosa

A musical piece inspired by mimosa flowers.

It was featured in a commercial starring Toshiaki Karasawa and Koyuki, and upon its release it was also popular as a wedding song.

The five-part harmony is beautiful, making it one of their most popular tracks after the hit song “Hitori.” The lead vocalist Kaoru Kurosawa’s voice is especially striking.

My BooShimizu Shota

Shota Shimizu 'My Boo' Short Ver.

A popular song that ranked No.

1 on the annual LINE BGM chart.

It sings about modern couples, and in the music video Shota Shimizu appears like a boyfriend, driving and sharing meals together.

Many teens used this song as BGM to upload couple videos on social media.

It became a long-awaited hit and had its first TV performance on Music Station.

Private roomDomura Riu

Private room / Riu Domura

This is a song by Riu Domura that depicts a calm moment spent late at night, just the two of you in a room.

You can picture scenes from a blissful cohabiting life: walking hand in hand to the convenience store, or snuggling together under the covers in an air-conditioned room.

The faint touch of melancholy drifting through the gentle atmosphere makes the intimacy stand out even more—it tightens your chest before you know it.

This piece is included in the album “Kono Kioku o Nukereba” (If I Could Slip Out of This Memory), released in October 2019.

If you’re living with someone dear to you right now, it might help you rediscover the tenderness right by your side.

Love songMarushii

marsi – Love Song (Official Music Video)

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.

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Freedom and HysteriaMy Hair is Bad

Freedom and Hysteria

My Hair is Bad’s songs deftly portray the subtleties of romance, resonating deeply with listeners.

This work, released in February 2024, features a music video linked to their previous track, “Tragic Heroine.” It vividly expresses the conflicts born from the pursuit of freedom and the emotions that sway between ideals and reality.

In 2022, My Hair is Bad also created the theme song for TV Asahi’s “Super Barabara Daisakusen,” earning high acclaim from many quarters.

It’s a perfect song for those struggling with their relationships or striving for self-actualization.

Alongside Tomohito Shiiki’s husky voice, it may awaken the emotions sleeping deep within your heart.