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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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Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

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!

[Gem-like Love Songs] Masterpieces and Popular Tracks to Listen to When You're in Love (181–190)

In the midst of the trivialHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – In the Useless (Live at Osaka-jō Hall 2016)

In the midst of the trivialHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino is a singer-songwriter who made his solo debut in 2010.

“Kudaranai no Naka ni” is his first single—surprisingly not widely known—and, according to Hoshino himself, the first love song he wrote by facing the theme head-on.

Instead of the simple line “I love you,” the lyrics use his distinctive, tasteful word choices, which can really lift your spirits when you’re in love.

Why not take your time and savor this hidden gem by Gen Hoshino?

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Kiss me hereShiina Ringo

Ringo Sheena – Kiss Me Here.

Kiss me hereShiina Ringo

It’s a love song filled with a woman’s feelings for the person she loves.

Even when she knows the love is mutual, her occasional anxieties are powerfully conveyed through Ringo Sheena’s vocals.

If you’ve ever been in a relationship, you’ve probably felt something similar at least once.

Although it was released in 1999, it still enjoys support from younger, new generations today.

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Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Eine Kleine

Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi

Falling for someone brings plenty of joy, but there are also times when you suddenly feel sad, scared, or your mood just drops.

For those moments, the sentimental love song that fits perfectly is Kenshi Yonezu’s “Eine Kleine.” Even though thinking about someone you like should make you happy, you can end up thinking negatively—everyone must feel that way sometimes.

It’s a slightly sad yet deeply touching love song about wishing for that person’s happiness, even if it means sacrificing your own feelings.

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I want to be your lover.Abe Mao

Mao Abe – I Want to Be Your Lover [Official Music Video]

I want to be your lover.Abe Mao

Abe Mao’s “I Want to Be Your Girlfriend” conveys that feeling so strongly right from the title.

It’s incredibly straightforward, isn’t it? This song was released in 2009 as her second single.

When you’re in love, there are so many fun things, but you also start to worry about all the little details, right? The song is packed with those relatable feelings of being in love—the urge to ask this and that, the “If we were together, I’d want to do this!” kind of daydreams—and it’s a track I want people with a crush to listen to.

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Akatoki Reloadaiko

aiko - “Akatoki Reload” music video

Akatoki Reloadaiko

Singer-songwriter aiko has won support from a wide range of listeners with songs born from a worldview that resonates with women and a free musicality unbound by theory.

Her third digital-only single, “Akatoki Reload,” used as the theme song for the TV drama Ninja ni Kekkon wa Muzukashii (Marriage Is Difficult for a Ninja), is an alluring number featuring a catchy melody over an urban sound.

The lyrical lyrics depicting straightforward affection have become a hot topic for how they link with the drama’s story.

It’s a superb pop tune that you’ll want to keep listening to—comforting and perfectly attuned to the hearts of people in love.

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Hoshino Takashi

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You can’t love all of me.A-ko

Ako – Can't Love All of Me: Music Video

You can’t love all of me. a-ko

Singer-songwriter aco, who is gaining attention for songs that incorporate diverse musical styles like pop, electro, jazz, and new wave.

Released digitally on June 21, 2023, “Atashi no Zenbu wo Aisenai” lingers in your ears with its sprightly beat and airy, translucent whisper vocals.

The lyrics, which evoke a story of being in love while unable to shake negative feelings toward oneself, are likely to resonate with many listeners’ own experiences.

It’s a sentimental number with a dreamy yet ennui-tinged atmosphere that leaves a strong impression.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA

AAA / “Love Sound and Rainy Sky” Music Video

Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA

Even if you finally get close to someone you like, it still takes courage to take the relationship to the next stage, doesn’t it? AAA’s “Koion to Amazora” is a love song that stays close to those one-sided-crush feelings.

You’ll probably find yourself relating to the lyrics about wanting to confess your feelings but being too afraid to break the relationship to muster the courage.

Falling in love isn’t just fun—there are painful moments too, but at times like that, try listening to some music.

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