Famous songs about couples: recommended popular tracks

Lion HeartSMAP

Lion Heart – SMAP (cover)

A million-selling hit by SMAP.

It was also used as a TV drama theme song and drew attention when Takuya Kimura got married at the time.

Sung from a male perspective about wanting to protect a loved one like a lion, it enjoys very strong support from male listeners.

CHE.R.R.YYUI

YUI　『CHE.R.RY-short ver.-』

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.

Hold me tight.YUTORI-SEDAI

YUTORI GENERATION – Hold Me Tight (Insert Song from ABEMA “Koisu♥️ Weekend Homestay 2023 Summer”) [Official Music Video]

YUTORI-SEDAI’s “Suki,” which went viral and became a hot topic mainly on social media, is a song many people have heard in various places.

Its follow-up is this track, “Gyutto Shite,” which continues the story.

While “Suki” expresses feelings that resonate whether it’s unrequited or mutual love, this song captures the emotions after you’ve started dating.

It charmingly portrays becoming suspicious because you like someone too much—feeling happy yet anxious at the same time.

If you find it hard to tell your partner about your worries, why not let this song speak for you?

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back number – Bouquet (full)

Set to a gentle melody, this back number song vividly portrays a conversation between lovers.

Released in June 2011 as their second single, it is also included on the album “Superstar.” The track was chosen as the ending theme for TBS’s COUNT DOWN TV, significantly boosting the band’s popularity.

The lyrics express the instability and emotional fluctuations of a young couple’s relationship—something anyone with experience in love can relate to.

It’s a perfect song for those considering marriage or struggling with an important relationship.

Be sure to listen to it together with someone special.

presentMarushii

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.

With youSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Sandaime J Soul Brothers - If It’s With You

A song included on the group’s first album, “J Soul Brothers.” It’s a popular track that has also been performed live with EXILE THE SECOND’s SHOKICHI and NESMITH.

The song is a poignant ballad in which a man who has repeatedly experienced heartbreak finally realizes a precious love and sings of his vow to cherish it forever.

appearsHamasaki Ayumi

Ayumi Hamasaki / appears (Short Ver.)

A winter love song.

It portrays a couple just before Christmas through Ayu’s worldview.

I feel the unique perspective lies in the idea that only the two of them know the truth—so even a couple who seem happy to those around them each carry their own worries and inner conflicts.