A famous song about first love. Recommended popular songs.
That bittersweet “first love” that only happens once in a lifetime.
In this article, we’ve gathered songs that capture that very first love.
People often say “first love doesn’t last,” but how was it for you?
Some married their first love, some didn’t see it blossom, and some might be in the midst of their very first love right now, overwhelmed by feelings that only grow stronger.
Pure, straightforward, fleeting… emotions that make you blush to remember now.
But at the time, it was just a desperate, all-consuming first love.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of songs—from those about being in the throes of first love to those that look back on it nostalgically.
Give them a listen.
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A classic song about first love. Recommended popular songs (21–30)
Feeling in lovemihimaru GT
A ballad sung by MISIA that captivates with her powerful, beautiful timbre.
It’s also well known as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “JIN.” It is said to have been created after seeing letters and exhibits from soldiers displayed at the Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots, with the heartfelt wish of “desperately wanting to see you” woven into the lyrics.
Perhaps we can overlap that feeling with the desire to see the person we liked when we experienced our “first love.”
A first love that passed me by before I realized itMatsutōya Yumi
A song performed by Yumi Matsutoya—so famous that almost no one in Japan hasn’t heard of “Yuming” when mentioned.
It was used as the theme song for the Japanese-dubbed version of The Little Prince.
The lyrics present a whimsical tale that captures the subtle moments when one gradually realizes the beginning of love.
It’s love.pikuson
It was broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” and became a hot topic.
The song is performed by Pixon, a musical play unit that plays like reading a picture book aloud.
The tender puppy love of grade schoolers—something everyone can relate to—struck a chord.
The animation by picture book author Shinsuke Yoshitake is also approachable and appealing.
Love will never end, forever.MISIA
MISIA’s hidden gem “Koi wa Owaranai Zutto” is one of my top recommendations among songs that depict first love.
MISIA’s voice—its luster, depth, and expressiveness—is truly one of a kind.
It was also used as the theme song for the NHK drama “Hatsu Koi,” moving many listeners.
The balance between the strings and brass in the backing track is excellent and really brings out MISIA’s vocals.
It will surely make you feel like falling in love.
Even now, my first loveNogizaka 46
This song is a bit unusual, expressing the feelings of “me,” who has continued waiting for his first love—the girl who left town three years ago to chase her dreams.
The lyrics are, of course, by Yasushi Akimoto.
The melody is relaxed, and it might be a song that resonates with the sensibilities of modern male fans.
First Love ~Wanting to Be Popular~DISH//
DISH// is a four-member dance-rock group.
This song is a love tune with an unpopular boy as the protagonist.
The music video is also noteworthy for its humor, featuring a squad of boys who want to be popular worshipping the four members as gods.
It’s a track that I hope will give courage to men lacking confidence in their first love.
Love Story Comes SuddenlyOda Kazumasa
Kazumasa Oda, the former lead vocalist and leader of Off Course, was a sensation in his time.
Even after going solo, his popularity never waned—he’s an artist of remarkable talent.
This song, famous as the theme for the drama “Tokyo Love Story,” captures the moment a one-sided love begins.
It could rightfully be called a quintessential love song.