[Love Songs] Must-Relate! A Selection of Japanese Love Songs with Great Lyrics

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.

You don’t listen to rock.aimyon

Aimyon – You Don’t Listen to Rock [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A bittersweet love song where pure feelings for love and music intertwine.

The earnest desire to let the person you like hear what matters most to you is conveyed through Aimyon’s clear, translucent voice.

It’s a song whose clumsy confession—wanting to bridge the distance through the music of rock—resonates deeply.

Released in August 2017, it has surpassed 300 million streams, capturing the hearts of many listeners.

It’s the perfect track for those in a bittersweet romance or anyone wishing to bask in memories with someone special.

EverythingMISIA

MISIA – Everything （Official HD Music Video）

In this song, where MISIA’s vocal prowess truly stands out, she sings a love story about the heartache of drifting apart from a lover and the feelings of a woman who can’t quite put her emotions into words.

Although it was released as a TV drama theme song, it has been loved for many years.

When things aren’t going well with your partner, in those painful moments, you can’t help but empathize and listen to it, right?

Things I like about youNishino Kana

Kana Nishino “The Things I Like About You” MV (Short Ver.)

From a male perspective, Kana Nishino’s songs can sometimes make you think, “Please don’t say anything more painful than this!” and it would be really tough if your own girlfriend said those things to you.

Even from the female side, there are times when you might think, “Isn’t that going a bit too far?” However, this song is a love song that lists many of her boyfriend’s good points and sings, “I love you just the way you are.”

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.

It’s love, right?wacci

wacci 'Koi Daro' Music Video

A work with a strong message that cheerfully supports love.

Brimming with pure romantic feelings, it gently expresses the warmth of thinking about someone special.

A signature song by wacci, this track—included on the album “suits me! suits you!”—was written as an insert song for the Fuji TV drama “Yan Gotonaki Ichizoku” and released in April 2022 as a digital-only single.

It won the Excellence Award at the 64th Japan Record Awards.

A heartwarming love song that fits anniversaries for couples and special moments spent with loved ones.

Even if you find it hard to express your true feelings, this song can help convey them.

A gentle feelingChara

Chara “Yasashii Kimochi” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

This is CHARA’s signature song, “Yasashii Kimochi.” It’s an exquisite love song.

From a male perspective, it might feel a bit pushy, but it’s a track packed tightly with the wavering, heartrending emotions on the female side.

It overflows with straightforward feelings like: This is what I want to do! Why don’t you understand? I know it’s a bit selfish, but…