A moving masterpiece that sings of the desire for forever and eternity
Even if it feels embarrassing to put feelings like “I want to be with you forever” or “I’ll love you for eternity” into words, sometimes setting them to music lets you express them honestly.There are countless Japanese songs themed around bonds with loved ones and eternal love—just listening to them can gently warm your heart.Whether it’s family, a partner, or a dear friend, there are many directions for those feelings to flow.In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of songs that sing of the desire to “stay together forever,” as well as timeless classics woven around the theme of eternity.Find the perfect track to give to your partner—or one that fills your own heart!
Heart-touching masterpieces that sing of the longing for “always” and “forever” (1–10)
Love ForeverNEW!Katō Miriya × Shimizu Shōta
If there’s a heart-stirring classic where the wish for eternity intersects with the sorrow of parting, it has to be this song! Released in May 2009, it’s a collaboration single by Miliyah Kato and Shota Shimizu, also included on the album “Ring.” Set to an R&B-based melody, the call-and-response sung from both a man’s and a woman’s perspective is especially striking.
The lyrics, which express gratitude for having met and the preciousness of the shining time they spent together, warm your heart every time you listen.
Spurred by this hit, the golden duo known as “MiliSho” was established, leading to the creation of many classics.
It’s a perfect recommendation not only for those who wish to stay with their lover forever, but also for those who want to beautifully etch a past romance in their hearts—and it’s an ideal track to fire up a karaoke duet.
Zutto (feat. HAN-KUN & TEE)NEW!SPICY CHOCOLATE
Are you familiar with the famous ballad that moved many to tears as the theme song for NTT Docomo’s “Connecting Feelings” commercial? SPICY CHOCOLATE teams up with HAN-KUN from Shonan no Kaze and singer-songwriter TEE to deliver a straightforward, heartfelt ode to love, even if a bit clumsy.
The blend of TEE’s sweet vocals and HAN-KUN’s powerful voice is truly stirring.
Released as a single in September 2012, it became a major sensation, topping digital charts with 19 crowns.
Its lyrics vow eternal love while overcoming the loneliness of time apart, making it perfect for couples in long-distance relationships or those about to get married.
Listening to this song will make you cherish the person beside you even more.
It could also make a lovely anniversary gift.
The Day After EternityNEW!Ado
Known for her powerful rock numbers, Ado delivers a ballad that weaves love with a delicate voice.
Written and composed by Vocaloid producer Teniwoha, this track was released for White Day in March 2022 and is also included on the album “Zanmu.” The structure, repeating the phrase “I love you” twenty-five times in the lyrics, feels like a profound prayer that words alone can’t convey, deeply moving listeners.
Created by the same team behind the previous year’s “Gira Gira,” it can also be enjoyed as a continuation of that story.
Recommended for those who want to touch a bittersweet yet beautiful love, as if thinking of someone precious they can never meet again.
Listen on a quiet night while thinking of someone with all your heart.
Merry XmasNEW!BoA
This is a classic winter ballad sung by BoA, who serves as a bridge between Japan and South Korea and continues to captivate fans with her overwhelming vocal power.
It portrays eternal love—the wish to always be together with the one you love—as white snow piles up, and just listening gently warms the heart.
Released in December 2004 as her 15th single, the song was featured in a commercial for Toshiba’s mobile phone “W21T,” and it remains a beloved winter staple to this day.
It’s said to be a song especially dear to BoA herself, with an episode where she was moved to tears during a live performance.
It’s a perfect classic as background music to express daily gratitude and love to a special partner, or for quietly immersing yourself on a winter night alone.
We’ll always be together.Yamashita Tatsuro
Included on the 2011 album “Ray Of Hope.” Theme song for the drama “The Flower Shop Without Roses.” Born in 1953.
A singer-songwriter from Tokyo.
Built on a slow-tempo melodic line, it unfolds sentimentally and stirs deep emotion.
Against that backdrop, his high-toned voice singing of eternal love sinks into the heart.
for a long time / all the time / continuouslyaiko
It was included on the 2012 album “Toki no Silhouette” and also served as the theme song for the drama “Mitsu no Aji ~A Taste of Honey~.” After being asked to create the drama’s theme song, aiko decided to compose a piece based on the first things that come to mind and the underlying feelings when thinking of someone important, and she reportedly wrote it without reading the drama’s script.
Eternal WingsB’z
It was included on the 2007 album “ACTION” and served as the theme song for the film “I Go to Die for You” released the same year.
After receiving the request to create the theme song, the members visited the Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots in Kagoshima Prefecture, where they were deeply moved and began work on the track.
Inaba said, “When you do something from the bottom of your heart for someone else, wings grow on that person’s back and their heart is rewarded…
I wrote it as a symbol of that hope.”