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

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Are you in love right now?

There are many shapes of love: “My heart races every day when I’m near the person I like,” “We feel the same, but we can hardly meet,” or “I fell for someone I can never be with…”

In this article, we’re introducing love songs we want you—who are in love—to listen to.

This time, we’ve gathered masterpieces beloved by many listeners, from classic romance staples to the latest buzzworthy tracks.

If you want to listen to a variety of love songs, be sure to check them out!

[Gems of Love Songs] Masterpieces and Popular Tracks to Listen to When You're in Love (121–130)

fireworksaiko

aiko - “Hanabi” music video

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Aiko’s “Hanabi” is a song that likens an unrequited, unattainable crush to fireworks.

Released in 1999 as her third single, it reached No.

10 on the Oricon Singles Chart.

Since 2015, it has also been used as the departure melody at JR West’s Temma Station on the Osaka Loop Line.

It’s a catchy, mid-tempo pop tune that fully showcases Aiko’s appeal.

The lyrics portray a woman who holds onto feelings that don’t reach the other person, stewing alone with her frustrations—something many listeners can likely relate to.

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From Me to Youflumpool

flumpool “Kimi ni Todoke” Music Video

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If you want to confess your feelings to someone you like, you should listen to flumpool’s “Kimi ni Todoke.” Its lyrics are so relatable for anyone with a crush that they’ll make you think of that special someone and feel your heart flutter.

By the way, this song was also used as the theme song for the live-action film based on the shoujo manga Kimi ni Todoke, so be sure to check out the movie too!

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Loverssumika

sumika / Lovers【Music Video】

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This is sumika’s “Lovers,” a song that sings about a man in love.

However, it’s reputed to reflect a woman’s perspective on romance more than a man’s.

With candid, slightly pathetic confessions of love, the track became a hit and significantly boosted their recognition and popularity.

It’s a masterpiece marked by light, nimble keyboard melodies.

The buoyant, feel-good rhythm also stands out, giving it a bright vibe that makes you want to hum along despite the lyrics’ content.

It’s one of the standout songs released in 2016.

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wishsumika

sumika / Wish [Music Video]

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It’s just a matter of two people liking each other, and yet it feels like that can never come true forever… Making you think about something so heartrending is love’s doing as well.

While sumika is known for their cheerful pop songs, this time they fire up listeners’ hearts with a pure love ballad.

The band’s signature style is packed into vocalist KATAOKA’s straightforward singing and lyrics.

This track was also used as the theme song for the drama “Ossan’s Love -in the sky-.” Enjoy it together with the show.

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[Gemlike Love Songs] Masterpieces and Popular Songs to Listen to When You’re in Love (131–140)

Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu

Ulfuls – Banzai ~I'm Glad I Fell in Love~

Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu

Banzai ~So Glad I Fell in Love~ is a masterpiece that honestly expresses gratitude for meeting the one you love.

It was released in 1996 by the rock band Ulfuls, known for delivering passionate, powerful sounds to their listeners.

The warm melody woven into the straightforward band arrangement is striking.

The lyrics, which proudly celebrate meeting someone you love and being able to fall in love, are deeply moving.

It’s a catchy song overflowing with pure feelings for that special someone.

Whether your love is going well or not, be sure to listen to this heartwarming love song.

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Robinsonsupittsu

Spitz / Robinson

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“Robinson,” one of Spitz’s signature and hugely popular songs.

Its gentle guitar sound softly seeps into the heart.

If you listen closely to the lyrics, you may feel as if you and the one you adore could become the protagonists of your own story.

It’s nice to indulge in this kind of fairy‑tale imagination once in a while.

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Indigo squaredYorushika

Yorushika – Blue Squared (Music Video)

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Yorushika’s “Ai Nijou” is a love song recommended for when you want to convey your feelings anew to someone you were dating.

As the title “Ai Nijou” is said to be a play on “I need you,” the lyrics are infused with the sentiment that you need that person.

It should speak for that hollow feeling, like when someone who was always there suddenly disappears.

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