Love songs by girl bands: recommended classics and popular hits

You’re out of your mind.SCANDAL

SCANDAL “You're Out of Your Mind” / Doukashiterutte – Music Video

A love song from SCANDAL that wraps contradictory emotions in a buoyant sound.

Released in February 2025, it frankly expresses the desire to stay together, even while mocking oneself for thinking it’s “crazy” to both hate someone and treasure them.

The lyrics invite you to keep dancing even with uneven steps, carrying the message that it’s okay not to be perfect—let’s move forward together.

Announced as the second installment of three consecutive monthly digital releases, this is a track for anyone wrestling with love, and for everyone struggling with a relationship with someone important.

dramaticthe peggies

the peggies “Dramatic” Music Video

The peggies, a girls’ trio who regrettably went on hiatus in 2022.

Many of you probably spent your youthful days alongside the music of these artists who blazed through the 2010s.

Their songs—backed by solid musicianship and taste, and infused with a modern sensibility that goes beyond the confines of a rock band—are all top-tier, and they gained popularity, even being chosen for tie-in songs with hit anime.

Today, I’d like to introduce Dramatic, included on their second major-label album, The GARDEN.

With its supple, danceable rhythm, stylish chord progressions, lyrics that lift your spirits, a melody that resonates in the heart, and a voice with a firm core—powerful yet cute—it’s a truly superb killer tune.

Perfect as BGM for a drive with someone you love—don’t miss it!

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See ya,yayuyo

Yayuyo “Goodbye,” MV

Formed in 2019, Yayuyo is a girls’ band from Osaka that drew attention after signing with the label TALTO, home to popular bands like SUPER BEAVER, sumika, and Macaroni Empitsu.

In August 2023, their drummer Su-chan unfortunately left the band, and they have since continued their activities with a support drummer.

When they formed, the members were university students, and their music is characterized by melodies and sounds reminiscent of the late ’90s to early 2000s—nostalgic for those who know that era and refreshingly new to younger fans.

“Abayo,” which opens their debut full-length album “Hibi Ranman” released in 2022, is a masterpiece featuring a wistful, lyrical melody woven over a waltz rhythm and a wonderfully dramatic song structure.

The lyrics are also excellent, showing subtle shifts in emotion even as the singer hurls parting words at an ex—definitely worth checking out.

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I wanna be a kept man, ze! ☆tora no ko ramī

Tiger Cub Rummy “I Wanna Be a Kept Man ZE☆” MV

It’s a refreshing, hard rock track that even conveys Toranoko Rammy’s sense of rugged masculinity.

Toranoko Rammy is a band formed in 2013 that describes themselves as a “three-dimensional safari rock band.” They’re renowned for live performances so unforgettable that once you see them, you’ll never forget them.

Brownies of Tearschimanako

Bloodshot Eyes 'Brownie of Tears'

They are a three-piece girls’ band from Tokushima Prefecture.

In just six months after forming, they won the Grand Prix at the Hanaharu Band Contest held in Tokushima—an award previously received by Chatmonchy, pioneers of girls’ bands—demonstrating their strong talent.

Their signature is a soft, warm, and embracing atmosphere.

When the wind blows, loveChatmonchy

Chatmonchy “Kaze Fukeba Koi” Music Video

Chatmonchy is a girls’ band from Tokushima Prefecture.

They originally performed as a three-piece, but after a member left, they have continued as a duo.

Their songs are catchy and the vocals are cute, yet many of their lyrics are powerful and encouraging.

Before LoveFINLANDS

FINLANDS - Before Love (Music Video)

A two-woman band.

Both their songs and music videos have a stylish vibe—highly recommended for girls! The vocalist’s uniquely husky voice is absolutely lovely.

“Koi no Mae” has heartbreakingly poignant lyrics that really pierce a girl’s heart.

Their other love-themed songs are just as moving and come highly recommended!