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

Just the two of usRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Futari-goto [Official Music Video]

RADWIMPS’ third major-label single, “Futarigoto,” released in 2006.

It’s sung in a calm, matter-of-fact way, almost like reading a diary or narrating a book or story.

The lyrics have a touch of realism that startles you—different from straightforward love or romance—and that’s exactly what makes it addictive.

It’s the kind of song where, if someone you like said these things to you, you’d feel faint.

A love song that feels expansive yet powerful, it’s a number you’ll want to listen to while thinking of the person you love as your fated one.

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Kana Nishino “Namida-iro (short ver.)”

Kana Nishino could be called the queen of Heisei-era love songs without exaggeration.

This track of hers—indispensable when talking about love songs—is a breakup song.

The things she came to like because of the guy she loved, the ways she changed, and what he did for her.

She cherishes it all, yet she can no longer see him—the sadness, the loneliness…

Of course, bubbly, happy love songs are her signature as well, but even when she sings about heartbreak, the way she understands a woman’s feelings to the core is exactly why she’s the queen of love songs.

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Zutomayo – “Trespassing” MV (ZUTOMAYO – Intrusion)

The music unit Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni., fronted by vocalist ACA-ne, created “Fuhō Shinnyū” as the theme song for the documentary program Today, I Fell in Love.

“Fuhō shinnyū” means trespassing.

In this song, the contrasting feelings of cherishing someone who slips into your heart uninvited and wanting to push them away are depicted side by side.

Listen for the distinctive vocal style featuring scoops and ornamented inflections as well.

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Summer Love AdvisorySHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “Summer Love Advisory”

SHISHAMO is a rock band known for their light, upbeat sound.

The song they wrote for JTB’s summer campaign tie-in is “Summer Love Advisory.” The lyrics depict the beginning of a romance set in summer.

With plenty of humor, it portrays a woman who can’t stop thinking about the person she’s fallen for.

It’s a work that strikes a captivating balance between playful and bittersweet.

Another highlight is the abundance of summer-themed words, which enhances the seasonal feel.

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Official HIGE DANDism – I LOVE… [Official Video]

Official HIGE DANDism, whose 2019 release “Pretender” was a massive hit, has continued to make great strides ever since.

While many of their songs are love songs that resonate with both men and women, their track “I LOVE…” was used as the theme song for the drama “Love Lasts Forever,” starring Takeru Satoh and Mone Kamishiraishi.

The song amplified the drama’s popularity and its heart-fluttering scenes even more.

Thinking about someone you love makes you happy, doesn’t it? This love song expresses that feeling so clearly you can almost touch it.

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Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Is There Still Anything That Love Can Do? [Official Music Video]

RADWIMPS’s “Is There Still Anything That Love Can Do?”, which also served as the theme song for the film Weathering with You, is a song that gives you the courage to love, telling you that no matter how difficult your problems are or how tough your situation is, you can overcome them if there’s someone you love.

It makes you realize that the happiness and joy born from loving someone are boundless.

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milet 'us' MUSIC VIDEO (Theme song for the Nippon TV Wednesday drama 'Gisou Furin' [Fake Affair])

I think many people find it hard to honestly express their true feelings.

It’s a joy to find someone special.

You want to tell them you love them, and yet… you’re afraid that saying it will change the relationship.

It’s an eternal dilemma for women in love.

This song beautifully captures the delicate emotions of a woman.

It makes your heart flutter, and then the ache wells up.

“us” became a hot topic as the theme song for the 2019 TV drama “Gisou Furin” (Fake Affair).

In the drama, the protagonist—who is actually single but pretends to be married—struggles with doubt and inner conflict over an affair, and the song’s lyrics feel as if they give voice to her feelings.

Even if your situation isn’t an affair, if you’re dealing with similar troubles in love, please give it a listen!