[A Gem of a Love Song] Classic and Popular Tracks to Listen to When You're in Love
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!
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[Gems of Love Songs] Masterpieces and Popular Tracks to Listen to When You’re in Love (151–160)
Countdown feat. APOKIGirls²
It’s a cute love song that will put you in a romantic mood! Performed by Girls², a dance-vocal group born from a tokusatsu drama, it was released in May 2023.
It’s a collaboration with K-pop virtual singer APOKI.
Many listeners will relate to the lyrics that portray a single-minded girl whose feelings of love can’t be stopped.
That nonstop rush of falling harder and harder for someone comes through in the arrangement and melody as well.
Highly recommended for karaoke dates—since it’s a dance number, it’s sure to get everyone hyped!
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KESSHIN by CENT, the solo project of former BiSH member Cent Chihiro Chitti.
Included on the 2023 album PER→CENT→AGE, the song features lyrics by Chitti and composition by Kazunobu Mineta of Ging Nang Boyz.
The lyrics capture the feeling of being in love in a poppy, cute, and grand way that really grabs your heart.
And the sound—combining pop brightness with a racing momentum—brings that sparkling lyrical world even more to life! Just listening makes you want to fall in love, doesn’t it? If you’re playing shiritori at karaoke with someone you like and it lands on “ke,” why not pick this song?
HappinessOmoinotake
A refreshingly breezy track with a pop melody that feels nostalgic and brimming with euphoria, arranged with crisp, cutting synths.
Written by the three-piece band Omoinotake as the opening theme for the TV anime Horimiya -piece-, this love song stirs up the bittersweet emotions of being in the thick of youth and that overwhelming “I love you! I’m so happy!” feeling.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to together with the beloved person who showers you with affection.
Love at first sightVaundy
This song “Hitomibore,” which is also the theme for TV Asahi’s late-night drama Japanese Style, is one of those tracks that makes you nod and say, “That’s Vaundy for you.” The groove that makes your body sway side to side is something you’ll definitely want to share with close friends.
Even the title—“Hitomibore,” which feels like a coined word—sounds cool.
The lyrics superbly capture that instant when you look into someone’s eyes and become enchanted, stretching that moment into something like eternity.
By tracing only the outline of love without explicitly saying “I’m falling in love,” the lyrics might even serve as a model love letter.
Highly recommended for the autumn of romance.
HoneyInoue Sonoko
Sung by singer-songwriter Sonoko Inoue, “Honey” is the ultimate sweet love song.
The track focuses on the perspectives of both partners in a couple, portraying their modest everyday moments and the comfort they find within them.
Its relatable, straightforward lyrics capture the gentle feelings of anyone in a calm, steady romance—you can’t help but feel your heart flutter.
Her slightly husky yet cute vocals are irresistible, too.
It’s a heartwarming number that makes you wish these moments could last forever.
I love you.Otsuka Ai
Ai Otsuka’s love ballad weaves profound devotion to a lover together with a delicate acoustic arrangement.
Within its gentle melody lies a tender ache and a vow of eternal love, making it a song that truly resonates.
Released in October 2004 and widely discussed as the theme song for the NHK drama “Tokio: A Message to My Father,” this piece was also included on the albums LOVE JAM and Ai am BEST, and has become a staple in her live performances.
It’s the perfect track for those wanting to dwell on memories with a cherished partner or for anyone holding unspoken feelings in their heart.
For someone troubled by love, it will quietly give a reassuring push forward.
[Gemlike Love Songs] Masterpieces and Popular Tracks You’ll Want to Listen to When You’re in Love (161–170)
Darling Darlingyuka
Yuka is a singer-songwriter who studied piano and vocal music from a young age and continued pursuing music even after entering the workforce, ultimately making her major debut.
Her digital single “Darling Darling,” released on July 5, 2023, features a musical-style arrangement with a West Coast vibe that really sticks in your ears.
The lyrics, which portray the feelings of a woman who wants to be adorably coquettish but can’t quite pull it off, are likely to resonate with many people in relationships.
It’s a cute pop tune with a refreshing, summery sound that feels wonderfully pleasant.
