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

Always, the two of usieiri reo

Leo Ieiri 'Always, the Two of Us' (Full Ver.)

I want to embrace everything about my lover—their strengths and their vulnerabilities.

This song, expressed through Leo Ieiri’s clear, pure vocals, captures that deep affection.

Released as a single in July 2017 and also included on the album “TIME,” it served as the theme song for the drama “Even If I Loved You, I Have a Secret,” resonating with the stories of lovers carrying hidden truths.

Perhaps this song speaks on behalf of those couples, conveying the happiness of simply being together and the desire to overcome even hardships side by side.

Precious LoveEXILE ATSUSHI

EXILE ATSUSHI / Precious Love

With a warm, translucent voice, EXILE ATSUSHI pens a wedding song themed around love and bonds.

Gently singing of the importance of affection felt in days walked together and vows to the future, this work carefully portrays the delicate emotions of a romance born in everyday life transforming into eternal love.

Released as a single in October 2014, it was featured in a commercial for the wedding magazine Zexy and earned the Best Vocal Performance at the 56th Japan Record Awards that same year.

It was subsequently included on the album Love Ballade, captivating listeners across a wide audience.

Whether for a moody evening spent savoring a drink while feeling the bond with someone special, or as wedding background music, it will surely stay close to your heart.

dearestFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Beloved (Full ver.)

Produced in October 2008 as the theme song for the film “The Devotion of Suspect X,” this gem of a ballad portrays deep affection and the ache of parting.

While anticipating farewell to a dreamlike presence, it sings of the fragility and beauty of continuing to love.

The pure love that Tetsuya Ishigami, a character in the story, holds for Yasuko Hanaoka is expressed through the delicate words crafted by Masaharu Fukuyama, and the song was also used in Toshiba’s LCD TV “REGZA” commercial.

As the unit KOH+ with Kou Shibasaki, it reached No.

5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Fukuyama later included his own version on the album “Zankyo.” It is a supreme masterpiece that accompanies adult romance—perfect for quietly savoring a drink in a night lounge.

You are here—that’s everything.Kotora

[80’s JAPANESE CITY POP] Realizing love after losing it | You being here—that’s everything

This is a love ballad by Kotora, marked by gentle piano melodies and delicate strings.

It tenderly and carefully portrays the happiness that comes from having someone you love and the immense presence they hold in your life.

Released on YouTube in March 2025, the song fully conveys pure feelings of love and the desire to cherish the other person, earning high praise from fans.

Its soothing music and lyrics, filled with sincere emotions, will resonate with anyone who cares deeply for someone.

It’s a perfect track for moments when your feelings of love grow stronger or as background music while spending time with someone special.

DiNAYuuri

Latest Song: “DiNA” (Acoustic ver.)

This song by Yuuri vividly portrays how everyday memories with a lover become etched into the heart like genes.

Its delicate depictions resonate deeply with anyone who lives carrying both the bittersweetness and the joy of love.

Released in January 2025, the track drew attention after its performance on THE FIRST TAKE.

Singing of memories of love and the resolve to take a new step forward, this work is a must-listen for those who feel both loneliness and happiness whenever they think of someone dear.

To you, beloved just as you areDISH//

DISH// – To You, Whom I Love Just As You Are [Official Video]

DISH//’s third single, written with gentle words straight from the heart.

It’s filled with a heartwarming message: having someone by your side gives you the courage to face forward.

In the lyrics crafted by Takumi Kitamura, you can feel the love for someone special and the wish for a relationship where you can accept each other just as you are.

Paired with a refreshing melody, it becomes a gem of a love song that resonates deeply with listeners.

Released digitally in September 2021, it was featured in a commercial for Sunstar’s oral care brand Ora2 me.

Highly recommended for anyone who finds it hard to be honest about their feelings, or who wants to express gratitude to someone important.

A happy promise.riria.

riria. / A Happy Promise [Music Video]

This is a song that wraps you in warmth, depicting the love of two people walking side by side.

It gently portrays the feelings of being bound by deep trust and a strong bond, even while sensing fleeting moments of anxiety during the happy times spent with a loved one.

Chosen as the opening theme for season 2 of the anime My Happy Marriage, the song also drew attention for its music video featuring Mayu Hotta and Robin Furuya.

It’s a song that quietly gives you a push when you want to express your love to someone special or look toward the future together.