Songs to Boost the Romance Mood: Mutual Love Tracks Perfect for Summer
Isn’t that moment when two people in love perfectly align often tinged with summer memories? Under a dazzling sun and bright blue sky, many of us still carry deep in our hearts the songs we listened to together.
Sweet, tangy, happiness-filled tracks made for summer—songs about mutual love—add an even more dramatic color to romance.
In this article, we’ve gathered songs that beautifully capture the instant when feelings of love come to fruition.
May you find the soundtrack to your own summer love story.
[For Summer Listening] Songs to Boost the Romantic Mood with Mutual-Love Anthems (1–10)
Happinessaiko
A number by singer-songwriter aiko that straightforwardly sings of overflowing happiness.
The lyrics, which make you realize that the ordinary days spent with your lover are the true treasure, beautifully portray the preciousness of mutual love.
Listen to it under the gentle summer sunlight, and it feels as if your heart fills with the tenderness right beside you.
Released in May 2007 as her 21st single and also included on the album “Himitsu,” the song became widely known for being performed at the 58th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen that same year.
It drew attention at the time as well, with the B-side being used in a commercial.
It’s a heartwarming song about mutual love that we especially want those in the midst of a happy romance to hear.
Love songMarushii
A song by Marcy that portrays the everyday happiness shared with a lover.
Its appeal lies in lyrics that convey feelings for a loved one straightforwardly and in its pleasant sound.
Ukyo Yoshida’s vocals gently sing about a deepening love from the moment of meeting.
Released in November 2023, the track showcases the band’s growth.
Its emphasis on cherishing simple, happy moments—like taking a second nap on a day off or cuddling close—is particularly striking.
It’s a song many will want to listen to with their partner, one that will surely resonate with many hearts.
PairingOnda Masanori
Masayuki Onda, known for his sweet and poignant vocals, creates music that resonates deeply with listeners.
In this song, he sings of powerful feelings and complex emotions toward a loved one—something many who’ve experienced love will relate to.
Onda’s delicate voice and the lyrics’ realistic portrayal of romance are truly compelling.
Listening at summer’s end can bring back memories with someone special and leave you with a sense of fullness.
It’s a perfect track for a relaxing day with your partner or whenever you want to deepen your feelings for someone important.
SUMMER SONGYUI
A refreshing summer tune by YUI that captures the moment two people suddenly grow closer under the shimmering sun.
It sings of a special time when their hearts truly connect—perhaps only for the summer, but real all the same.
Just listening makes your heart skip a beat.
The sparkling melody brings back one happy summer memory after another.
Released in July 2008, this single became YUI’s third number-one hit on the Oricon weekly chart.
You can also find it on the album “HOLIDAYS IN THE SUN.” As you look back on a fun summer and listen to it with someone special, it’s sure to strengthen your bond.
Even the faint sadness that comes at summer’s end will be turned into warm memories.
Love ParadeORANGE RANGE
ORANGE RANGE is a five-member rock band that has produced numerous hit numbers, featuring a style where rap and singing intersect.
Released in May 2005, this song was used as the theme for the film “Train Man” and topped the Oricon charts for two consecutive weeks.
The lyrics, which depict a slice of everyday life—someone you like coming over to your place—and the explosive joy and confusion at the moment love comes to fruition, are enough to make your heart burn just by listening.
With a gentle yet powerful ballad-like melody, it’s a classic also included on the album “ИATURAL.” It’s the perfect track to supercharge the romantic mood when you listen on a summer night with someone special.
bouquetback number
This is a warm love song by back number that conveys a straightforward, if clumsy, affection through the casual conversations of a couple.
Even as it voices anxieties about the future, the pure feeling of “I want to be with you” resonates all the more, carried by a gentle melody that seeps into the heart.
The chorus, like a vow, carries a strong wish to create many memories together from here on out, and it’s the kind of song that makes your chest tighten every time you listen.
Released in June 2011, the track is also included on the album “Super Star.” It was used as the ending theme for TBS’s “COUNT DOWN TV,” and a short film based on the song was produced as well.
If you listen to it with someone special on a summer drive date, it will surely heighten the romantic mood between the two of you.
milk teaShimizu Shota
There’s a heart-fluttering love song that paints a sweet, comforting romance like a cup of milk tea.
Written by singer-songwriter Shota Shimizu, the song likens the gentle blending of milk and tea to lovers opening their hearts and melting into one another.
The lyrics capture those small, everyday moments of tenderness that make your heart skip a beat.
The mellow electric piano and Shimizu’s soft vocals beautifully set the scene for the couple’s sweet time together.
The track is included on the single “My Boo,” released in October 2016, and can also be found on the album “FLY.” Listen to it on a summer evening, nestled close to someone special, and your love might feel even more extraordinary.