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

A life-sized love songAqua Timez

Aqua Timez “Life-Size Love Song” Music Video

In the 2000s, the band Aqua Timez took the era by storm, sparked by the release of the album “Sora Ippai ni Kanaderu Inori,” which includes this song.

Vocalist Futoshi’s refreshing voice left a strong impression, didn’t it? This signature track of theirs is captivating for its masculine lyrics, which contrast with his fresh, clear vocals.

Aren’t there many men who, out of shyness, can’t express their feelings with cool, eloquent words? As the lyrics suggest, this song makes you realize it’s enough to convey your feelings in words that are true to yourself.

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first loveUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada – First Love

This is Hikaru Utada’s third single, a gem of a ballad in which she sang about first love at the age of 16.

Released in March 1999, it was included on the album First Love.

It vividly portrays lingering feelings for an ex and unforgettable memories of a first love.

Many people were likely struck by the emotional depth that seemed far beyond her 16 years.

It’s a recommended track for anyone carrying the pain of heartbreak or wanting to look back on memories with someone special.

Every listen tightens your chest and leaves you with a bittersweet ache.

Can I try saying “I love you”?Matsushita Kohei

Kohei Matsushita – Is It Okay If I Say I Love You? (Music Video)

This is a warm love song about honestly telling your partner, “I love you.” Crafted by Takahito Uchisawa of androp, the track resonates with Kohei Matsushita’s soulful vocals.

It gently captures those moments when words you’re usually too shy to say suddenly slip out.

Released digitally in October 2024, it’s also perfect as a wedding song.

How about listening to it together with someone special? It will surely deepen your bond.

It’s a song that lets you feel the happiness waiting beyond the conflicts you overcome with your partner, making it a great recommendation for anyone struggling with love.

How many times have I read over the lyrics of LOVE SONG?Sakurazaka46

Sakurazaka46: “How many times have I gone back and reread the lyrics of LOVE SONG?”

This song portrays the bittersweet feelings of a night when you fall in love.

It depicts someone repeatedly rereading the lyrics of a love song on a sleepless night, vividly expressing the emotions of a person in love.

Released in February 2024 as a coupling track to Sakurazaka46’s 8th single “How Old Do You Wish to Be Again?”, it’s the perfect song for those who have just fallen in love or are spending sleepless nights thinking about someone special.

You may find yourself relating to the lyrics, sorting out your feelings, or even gaining the courage to pursue love.

If you’re struggling with matters of the heart, be sure to give it a listen.

MissingKubota Toshinobu

Toshinobu Kubota – Missing [Official Video]

This is an immortal masterpiece included on the first album “SHAKE IT PARADISE,” released in September 1986.

Although it was never released as a single, it’s widely known as one of Toshinobu Kubota’s signature songs.

It portrays a poignant relationship between a man and a woman who are drawn to each other yet can never be together, rendered through a one-of-a-kind, soulful voice.

The more one wishes to forget, the stronger the feelings grow—the searing emotion tightens the listener’s chest.

On a night when your heart is troubled by an unrequited love, why not listen quietly on your own?

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.

AitaiKato Miria

Miliyah Kato - “Aitai”

It’s a heartrending love song about longing for someone who’s looking at somebody else.

Included on the acclaimed 2009 album “Ring,” this fan favorite became a hit with over 700,000 downloads despite not being released as a single.

It also adds deep resonance to the film “Villain” as an in-film track.

Even if I’m not your number one, even if I know I’ll get hurt, it has to be you… That desperate cry from the heart tightens the listener’s chest.

When you fall for someone, reason can’t do a thing about it.

If you’re suffering from an unrequited love, this is a song that will surely stay close to your heart.