[Songs for Thinking of Someone You Love] Love Songs That Make Your Chest Tighten—From Unrequited to Mutual Love

I wish I were the one you liked.Te ga kuriimu pan

I wish I were the one you love / Hands Like Cream Bread (Wishing I’m her / tegacreampan) [Official Music Video]

A heart-stirring ballad by Tegami Cream Pan, where earnest feelings and a bittersweet mood are woven together through a clear, transparent vocal.

It gently portrays a woman who carries deep feelings for someone important yet struggles to express them.

Featuring an evocative piano melody, the song was released in April 2023.

Showcasing her delicate expressive power to the fullest, this piece speaks on behalf of girls in love.

It’s a must-listen for those who keep their feelings for a crush to themselves or find it hard to be honest about their emotions toward someone dear.

DarlingDream

Dream / Darling

This is a mutual-love song by Dream, who enjoy strong support from young women thanks to their feminine phrasing and intense performances.

It portrays the honest feelings of a woman who doesn’t want to be apart from the person she loves.

Hoping they can stay together forever, she might even be waiting for a proposal from him—who knows?

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Planet of Love ‘You’Tomioka Ai

Ai Tomioka – Planet in Love “You” (Music Video)

This song leaves a striking impression with its dreamy atmosphere, beginning with a UFO sighting on the way home.

The lyrics, likening a loved one to a planet, evoke a floating feeling as if drifting through space.

Ai Tomioka’s clear, translucent voice gently envelops the emotions of someone in love.

Released on Valentine’s Day in February 2024, it’s best enjoyed while gazing up at the winter night sky.

It will surely resonate not only with those in love, but also with anyone holding onto a touch of heartache.

Why not surrender yourself to Tomioka’s vocals and set off on a journey to a planet of love?

A flower of no colorUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada “A Flower of No Particular Color”

A song by Hikaru Utada with striking lyrics themed around pure love, exploring the importance of self-trust and the uncertainty of existence.

Released in February 2024 as the theme for the drama “Kimi ga Kokoro wo Kuretakara,” it moved many listeners.

It’s a standout piece that showcases Utada’s artistry in her first drama theme song in about 23 years.

The lyrics, where wistfulness and hope coexist, link beautifully with the drama’s fantasy love story.

You can feel Utada’s evolving expressiveness and musicality as the tenderly woven tale of love is wrapped in beauty.

Highly recommended for those who want to be soothed by a warm voice that gently stays close to hearts in love.

Because together, we are one.Dear

Because together, we are one. feat. WISE / Dear (Official Video)

It’s a song sung from a girl’s perspective about her love for him.

It reflects the honest feelings of a girl in love—wanting to have him all to herself and feeling anxious in the early days of their relationship.

It made me feel nostalgic, reminding me of my youth when I had a boyfriend I loved so much.

Shapes Of LoveEvery Little Thing

Every Little Thing / Shapes Of Love（from「ELT 15th Anniversary Concert Tour “ORDINARY”」）

I think lyrics that express a girl’s pure feelings—wanting to tell him she likes him but being afraid to ruin their friendship and not being able to say it—are something every girl has experienced.

That sweet, heart-fluttering feeling of a bittersweet crush just from seeing the smile of the person you like is really wonderful.

First loveFlower

Flower 'First Love'

It’s a song by a girl with an unrequited crush.

I really love it because the melody is great.

She adores him and wants to get closer, but she just can’t quite close the distance—the frustrating feeling makes your heart flutter.

It seems like a song that would make you popular if you sang it at karaoke.