[A Gem of a Love Song] Classic and Popular Tracks to Listen to When You're in Love

How many times have I read over the lyrics of LOVE SONG?Sakurazaka46

Sakurazaka46: “How many times have I gone back and reread the lyrics of LOVE SONG?”

This is a Sakurazaka46 song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of falling in love and the impulse to reread love-song lyrics over and over.

The lyrics, which resonate with anyone in love, showcase the sensibilities of Yasushi Akimoto, known as a hitmaker.

The track is included on their 8th single, “How Old Do You Wish to Go Back To?”, released in February 2024.

Packed with the appeal of Sakurazaka46, it’s a song sure to strike a chord with anyone struggling with love.

It’s recommended not only for those currently in love, but also for those who want to revisit past romances.

these boring daysHiguchi Ai

these boring days

Singer-songwriter Ai Higuchi released This Boring Everyday Life as the culmination of her love-song trilogy, following The Color of Love and Vending Machine Love.

Even if your days aren’t glittering like a drama, the lyrics—wishing to keep thinking of each other within a life that’s true to who we are—quietly seep into your heart.

Higuchi’s warm vocals suit these words perfectly.

It’s a beautiful love ballad filled with the straightforward feeling of loving your current life and the partner right in front of you.

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Hane Keisuke

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Love has quick feet to run away.Hinatazaka46

Hinatazaka46 'Love Has Swift Feet to Run Away'

Hinatazaka46 is one of Japan’s leading idol groups.

With their unique, friendly personalities as their strength, they’ve continued to release hit songs one after another.

“Koi wa Nigiaashi ga Hayai” is their latest track.

While many recent idol releases lean toward quirky concepts or experimental sounds, this song is crafted as a classic, straight-down-the-middle idol tune.

Its clean, accessible melody makes it a great recommendation for anyone just starting to explore idol music.

Be sure to check it out.

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Ryo

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Heart ForecastEVE

Heart Forecast – Eve MV

After beginning as a utaite vocalist, Eve—now flourishing as a singer-songwriter—brings us this track.

Its intro, woven with a very pop sound over a four-on-the-floor beat, is cute and uplifting.

On the other hand, the lyrics leave room for interpretation, offering messages with deliberate open space.

Still, as you read on, you can feel those uncontrollable emotions of falling in love—the impulse to keep charging forward.

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Hane Keisuke

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Dear My BooMirei Touyama

Shota Shimizu’s “My Boo” gets an answer song!! Mirei Touyama’s “Dear My Boo”

“Dear My Boo,” released as an answer song to Shota Shimizu’s “My Boo.” From the very start of the music video, the sweet everyday life of a couple is depicted.

It conveys the feeling of “I love you,” something that’s hard to say out loud in daily life, through its lyrics.

It’s the perfect mutual-love song to imagine lovey-dovey days with someone you like! If you tune into the emotions in the lyrics and picture your ideal relationship, you’ll enjoy it even more!

filamentUru

[Official] Uru “Filament” – Theme song for the film “When You Cry Because It’s Delicious”

A beautifully sung beacon of hope amid loneliness, Uru’s theme song for the film “When Deliciousness Brings Tears.” Its poignant portrayal of parting from a loved one and the strength to keep facing forward even while showing vulnerability is striking.

Set for release in April 2025, the song was newly written as a tie-in for the film based on Akio Morisawa’s original work.

This piece, which anyone can relate to as it reflects on someone dear while still striving to move ahead, will surely stay close to the hearts of all who feel loneliness or sorrow, gently wrapping them in its embrace.

Dream FireworksNovelbright

Novelbright – Dream Fireworks [Official Music Video]

This song gently and warmly embraces the hearts of those in love with a touch of poignancy.

Its lyrics overflow with the bittersweetness of long-distance love and deep affection for a partner.

Released in May 2020 and featured in the TV commercial for the mobile game app “Houchi Shoujo” starring Kanna Hashimoto, this romantic, piano-driven ballad showcases the exceptional vocals of Yudai Takenaka.

It symbolically depicts hopes for a future with one’s lover, including the dream of watching fireworks together, expressing a love that grows deeper even during times apart.

It’s a recommended track for those in long-distance relationships or anyone who wants to express their true feelings.