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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!

[Gem-Like Love Songs] Masterpieces and Popular Songs You’ll Want to Listen to When You’re in Love (21–30)

SparkleIkuta Rira

Sparkle

SparkleIkuta Rira

A song I want you to listen to on nights when you’re thinking of someone you love is “Sparkle.” It was created in 2022 by Lila Ikuta, who is also active as a member of the novel-to-music duo YOASOBI.

It’s a warm love song highlighted by the beautiful sound of strings.

Many listeners will relate to the poignant lyrics that portray the struggles of unrequited love.

Pay attention as well to her vocals, which feel like a whispered wish.

The song beautifully captures the way love can hurt precisely because you care so much.

Give it a listen on nights when your heart is restless and you can’t fall asleep.

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natori – Thread That Connects Us

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This is a gently and delicately rendered story about a closed-off protagonist who begins to change after meeting the person they love.

It beautifully portrays a sincere form of love in which two people accept each other—including past wounds, secrets, and differences in perspective—within a cherished relationship.

Released digitally in September 2024, it has drawn attention as the theme song for the film “Arrogance and Goodness,” based on the novel of the same name by Mizuki Tsujimura.

It offers a different charm from Natori’s signature track “Overdose,” suggesting a new frontier for the artist.

For those who want to embrace everything about the other person without losing their own identity, this is a song that will resonate deeply with the delicate tremors of the heart.

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Kenshi Yonezu – Azalea

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A gem-like ballad by Kenshi Yonezu, written as the theme song for the Netflix drama “The Sequel to Goodbye.” Delicately portraying the sorrow of losing someone dear and the unwavering love that remains, the piece blends crystalline piano tones with electronic sounds into a beautiful track.

Released digitally in November 2024, it expresses the drama’s central theme of “the inheritance of memory”—starring Kasumi Arimura and Kentaro Sakaguchi—through striking metaphors such as a flower grown from a cutting and photographs one cannot throw away.

It is a song that gently stays close to the hearts of those who have lost a loved one or carry deep feelings for someone important.

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back number – Koi (full)

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Back Number has plenty of songs you want to listen to when you’re in love, like “Takaneno Hanako-san” and “Heroine.” Among their many famous love songs, “Koi,” released in 2012 as their fourth single, is a hidden gem.

Since it’s an early track, its straightforward lyrics and sound feel really fresh, and the perspective on love is highly relatable! Also, actress Yuna Kawaguchi appears on the cover and in the music video, so why not check those out as well?

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MY FIRST STORY – Confession – Official Music Video

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Putting into words the strong feelings deep in your heart takes courage, doesn’t it? “Confession” by MY FIRST STORY is a love song that captures those emotions.

Centered on confessing to someone you love, it portrays the resolve to believe in the power of love despite fear and anxiety.

With a rich sound that fuses rock and ballad elements, this song gives a push to feelings of romance—perfect for those struggling with love or wishing to convey something important.

MY FIRST STORY’s straightforward sincerity is sure to give you courage.

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To tell you the truth,yangusukinii

Young Skinny – Actually, You Know, [Official Music Video]

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Young Skinny, a four-member Japanese male rock band affectionately known as “Yansuki.” Their song “Hontou wa ne,” is deeply moving, with lyrics that confess true feelings without any embellishment.

The standout point of this track is that the male singer-guitarist, Kayayu, actually wrote the lyrics from a female perspective! The lyrics are irresistible—so good it’s as if he completely understands a maiden’s heart.

The music video, which seems to carry symbolic meanings tied to the lyrics, is also incredibly compelling, so be sure to check it out.

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Aimyon – Marigold [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

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The gentle, mid-tempo sound paired with a solid, confident vocal is striking.

The lyrics portray a couple wrapped in a sweet, happy atmosphere.

Their tender feelings are expressed straightforwardly, making this especially recommended for listening when a romance is just beginning.

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