Famous songs about couples: recommended popular tracks

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Humbert Humbert – Yokogao Shika Shiranai [Official Music Video]

This work sings about the frustrating sense of distance that comes from seeing only one side of the other person.

It’s a song by Humbert Humbert, a husband-and-wife musical duo, where restrained male and female vocals unfold quietly over the tone of an acoustic guitar.

You can feel the protagonist’s unstable, clumsy feelings coming through.

The track was included as a new song on their 15th-anniversary album “FOLK,” released in June 2016.

You can also enjoy a Celtic version on the following year’s 2017 album “Family March.”

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BoA / LOVE LETTER

A rare ballad from BoA.

The music video is striking, featuring a glittering cityscape and a beautiful BoA.

In recent years her activities in Japan have decreased, but at the time she performed it on the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen as part of a “Meri Kuri” and winter song medley.

As for love songs, tracks like “Winter Love” are also popular.

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ELAIZA – “Peach Juice” (official video)

ELAIZA’s music is bursting with cuteness, like bottling up the feelings of a girl in love in a crystal-clear jar.

The sound is packed tight with sweet-and-sour emotions that make your heart skip a beat.

Released digitally in December 2023, this track features lyrics co-written by ELAIZA herself.

The words capture the unfiltered emotions of someone in their twenties, perfectly harmonized with a rhythmic melody.

It’s great to listen to with your partner, and just as perfect for anyone with an unrequited crush.

You might even enjoy writing down your feelings for that special someone while listening to this song.

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This song, included on their seventh original album “To Our Beloved Future,” is a striking ballad in which ATSUSHI, TAKAHIRO, NESMITH, and SHOKICHI take turns singing.

An acoustic version was also produced, with lyrics written by ATSUSHI.

It poignantly portrays the bittersweet relationship of a couple who love each other yet still drift apart.

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JAY’ED “Always Together”

A popular song by JAY’ED, a half-Japanese, half-New Zealander R&B singer.

Despite being a male vocalist, he delivers exceptionally high notes, making him a true next-generation singer.

This second single is often used as an entrance song at weddings.

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It was released simultaneously with the second album, Kind of Love.

Although its sales were modest, it’s a popular song often heard during the Christmas season.

In the final episode of the 1996 drama Pure, it was also used as an insert song.

In 2017, it was featured as the CM song for NTT Docomo d Hits’ “Daughter’s Return” commercial, earning widespread support.

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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.