Famous songs about couples: recommended popular tracks

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The tagline is: “Sending you a spring song as sweet and tangy as fresh fruit.” It was used as the CM song for au by KDDI’s “LISMO.” The song deftly expresses a woman’s feelings as she conveys her love to a man via email on her mobile phone.

Among YUI’s releases, it’s one of her most popular songs, ranking third in total sales.

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Marcy – Present (Official Music Video)

A ballad-style love song released in September 2024 with the theme of mutual love.

The three-piece band Marcy from Fukuoka delivers an impressive blend of translucent vocals and delicate arrangements.

The music video, set in Hakodate and Tokyo, features actors Ai Iinuma and Nagi Murata, depicting the simple, happy everyday life of a couple.

The song celebrates the bond of two people who miraculously met among 8 billion, as well as the small joys felt day by day, and it has the power to evoke each listener’s own romances and memories.

It’s a perfect track for savoring everyday moments with someone special or when you want to feel pure love.

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Sonar Pocket “I’ll Love You for 100 Years.” [MV Short]

The group was formed out of a desire to deliver songs that stay close to the heart—like something you can carry with you in your “pocket” at any time.

Although this track was released as a digital single, it also became a hit on ringtone platforms, surpassing a million downloads.

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This piece, included on the album “Jenny Classic,” whose tracks began early digital release in June 2023, is another song that showcases their unique style.

It portrays the emotions of a couple in the doldrums of a relationship, resulting in a languid yet heartrending mood.

The band sound deftly conveys the frustrating feelings of searching for a chance to mend the relationship.

It’s a perfect track for those who want to explore the realistic side of romance or take their time with a song that tells a story.

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Sukima Switch – “Kanade” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / KANADE Music Video

When vocalist Ohashi was struggling to decide on a title for the song at the time, he mentioned that he had already decided to name his future child “Kanade,” and that was adopted as the title.

It has become a karaoke staple and has been featured as an ending theme for the film “Rough,” the dramas “Sotsu Uta,” and “Nettō Kōshien,” among others.

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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.