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

selfish; self-indulgent; willfulYuika

Selfish. / “Yuika” [Lyric Video]

Ethereal vocals and bittersweet lyrics leave a lasting impression! This is a sweet-and-sour love song by Yuika, a singer-songwriter popular on YouTube and TikTok.

Its straightforward message of “I want to see you” is sure to strike a chord with anyone in a long-distance relationship.

Released in June 2024, the track delicately portrays a love that endures despite the distance.

Set to gentle guitar tones, the lyrics are filled with complex emotions—loneliness from being apart, a touch of possessiveness, and more.

It’s a song we highly recommend to anyone living away from someone they cherish.

A miracle called youTakano Akira

Akira Takano / A Miracle Called You (Music Video)

It’s a song whose deep feelings for a loved one resonate in the heart.

The lyrics, which remind you of the bond with someone precious, are sure to move you.

Although it was only released in May 2024, it’s already rapidly gaining popularity among fans.

It’s also used as the ending theme for the drama “The Overprotective Young Master’s Indulgent Marriage,” further enriching the show’s world.

Akira Takano’s expressive vocals gently envelop the listener’s heart.

If you listen while thinking of someone important—like a partner or family member—the song will touch you even more deeply.

Love and peaceHirai Dai

Love and peace

This is a happy song by Dai Hirai that sings about the small miracles hidden in everyday life.

It carries a warm message: just having someone special by your side can turn each day into something special, filled with love and peace.

The track is the title song of an EP released in June 2025 as the tenth installment of a project that began in June 2024.

By the time you finish listening, gratitude and tenderness for your partner may overflow—and you might feel the urge to go see that special someone right away.

DEVIL KISSKato Miria

Miliyah Kato 'DEVIL KISS'

An astonishing track by Miliyah Kato that portrays the ultimate form of twisted affection—loving so much that it turns to hate.

This song is the lead track from the album “WHO LOVES ME,” released in October 2021.

The lyrics vividly convey an intense mix of obsession and madness toward the beloved, expressing love so overwhelming it borders on deranged.

It’s a work to listen to when saccharine love songs aren’t enough and you want to touch the fierce passions lurking in the depths of the human heart.

heartbeatFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Heartbeat <31st Anniv. Live “Slow Collection”> (Short ver.)

A poignant yet warm ballad that captivatingly portrays the turmoil of an unexpected love.

The protagonist, who had decided never to fall in love, grapples with confusion and a loneliness hidden behind a brave front, all conveyed through Masaharu Fukuyama’s richly emotive vocals.

Included on his original album “AKIRA,” released in December 2020—his first in six years and eight months—the song was chosen as the theme for the drama “#Remolove: Normal Love Is for the Weak.” Its delicate melody reflects the nuances of the protagonist’s emotions, making it a deeply satisfying listen.

Try listening while thinking of someone special.

EverythingMISIA

MISIA – Everything （Official HD Music Video）

A ballad by MISIA that captures the moment when a chance encounter becomes the beginning of destiny.

Her powerful vocals convey deep love for the other person, the ache of time spent apart, and a wish for a future that lasts forever.

With R&B elements woven into the melody and her rich expressiveness, the song beautifully colors a fated romance.

Released in October 2000, it drew major attention as the theme song for the drama “Yamato Nadeshiko.” It topped the Oricon weekly chart for three consecutive weeks and is recognized as one of MISIA’s signature songs.

It expresses the yearning of a heart in love for a destined meeting and the feelings that follow.

When you face a miraculous coincidence in your own life, this is a song that will surely give you a gentle push forward.

Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze

Shonan no Kaze “Junrenka” MUSIC VIDEO (Original ver.)

This is a signature love song by Shonan no Kaze that passionately conveys a clumsy yet earnest love for someone special.

It tells the story of a romance that sprouts from everyday, ordinary moments and deepens into an irreplaceable love as it overcomes hurdles like fights and misunderstandings.

The protagonist acknowledges his own immaturity while single-mindedly caring for his partner—something that’s sure to make your heart swell.

Released in March 2006, the song topped the Oricon Karaoke Chart for 25 consecutive weeks.

Now a wedding staple, it colors the new beginnings of many couples.

It’s a moving track that makes you want to express your true feelings to the one you cherish.