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

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From popular love songs, we’ve gathered a selection with especially moving lyrics.

When it comes to love songs, the lyrics matter just as much as those tear-jerking melodies.

If you’re in love, you might be looking for songs you can truly relate to.

In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of tracks whose lyrics leave a strong impression—packed with the joy and happiness of meeting someone special, and pure feelings for a loved one.

They’re perfect as wedding background music, too.

Be sure to listen together with someone important to you!

[Love Songs] Guaranteed to Resonate! A Selection of Japanese Love Songs with Great Lyrics (1–10)

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Official HIGE DANDism – Subtitle [Official Video]

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Written as the theme song for the drama “silent,” this piece is an emotional winter ballad that seeks warmth amid the cold of the season.

Its lyrics, filled with the frustration of feelings that can’t be fully expressed in words, have resonated with many listeners.

Official HIGE DANDism are known for their distinctive sound that fuses pop, jazz, and rock, and that signature style is on full display here as well.

Released in October 2022, the song sparked major buzz on social media, drawing attention for how perfectly the characters’ perspectives in the drama align with the song’s worldview.

It’s a highly recommended track for anyone who relates to the bittersweet ache of being unable to convey their feelings to someone important.

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Official HIGE DANDism – 1,150,000 Kilometers of Film [Official Live Video]

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Among their songs that brought popular love tunes to the world, starting with “Pretender,” this one stands out as a quintessential love song bursting with happy vibes.

Its romantic lyrics—suggesting the idea of turning the couple’s past and future into a movie—make it a popular choice to play at weddings.

The lyrical highlight is definitely the chorus.

We’ve all had those moments while spending time with someone special when we wanted to snap a photo of their expression but just missed it! The lyrics’ resolve to keep etching those fleeting moments into memory from now on conveys the couple’s bond and affection, leaving your heart feeling warm.

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I want you.Abe Mao

Mao Abe – I Want You

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Mao Abe has sung love songs from a variety of angles, but this track stands out for its lyrics that straightforwardly capture the feelings of a woman in love.

While her powerful vocals are often one of her charms depending on the song, here her cute, sweet tone is the defining feature.

If you’re a woman, I’d love for you to read through the lyrics at least once—you’ll probably find a lot you can relate to.

No matter who you are, the sentiment of “You’re the one I want” inhabits every word and phrase, making it a heartwarming ballad.

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[Love Songs] Guaranteed to Resonate! A Selection of Japanese Love Songs with Great Lyrics (11–20)

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Da-iCE / “CITRUS” (Theme song for the Nippon TV Sunday drama “The Way of the Househusband”) Lyric Video

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With a theme of citrus fragrance, this song conveys that small, often unnoticed moments of happiness, kindness, and love are close at hand.

The lyrics powerfully express the desire to protect someone important with one’s own strength.

Released in November 2020, the track was chosen as the theme song for NTV’s Sunday drama “The Way of the Househusband.” It became a major hit, surpassing 100 million streams and winning the 63rd Japan Record Award in 2021.

When you’re ready to take a step toward mastering the path you believe in, why not listen to it with someone special? It will surely lift your spirits.

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AiHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata / Ai (Acoustic Version)

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When you think of Motohiro Hata, “Himawari no Yakusoku” is the famous one, but “Ai” is also a deeply moving ballad.

Its lyrics portray a protagonist who had been timid about love meeting someone precious and gradually being enveloped by love—no wonder it brings many listeners to tears.

In simple words, it tenderly conveys the protagonist’s confusion and joy, as if savoring each feeling, and it’s truly touching.

It’s the kind of love song that makes you long to encounter a love that lets you be this gentle.

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I want to hug you.NEW!Mr.Children

Mr.Children “I Want to Hold You” Mr.Children [(an imitation) blood orange] Tour

I want to hug you.NEW!Mr.Children

A classic Mr.Children ballad you’ll want to listen to on nights when your heart overflows with love for someone you truly cherish.

It’s said to have been originally written for a friend’s wedding, and its warmth makes it perfect for special occasions.

Released in December 1992 as their second single, it also appears on the album “Kind of Love,” which came out the same day.

It was used as an insert song in the final episode of the 1996 drama “Pure,” heightening the story’s emotional impact.

Kazutoshi Sakurai’s wistful yet powerful vocals deliver a straightforward, pure wish—to simply protect the one you love.

Give it a listen during the winter chill or in moments when your feelings for someone special grow stronger.

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Novelbright – Love and Romance [Official Music Video]

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A heartwarming love song about the importance of expressing your feelings just as they are.

Included on Novelbright’s second album, Assort, this track was released in May 2022.

With its catchy melody and upbeat lyrics, it honestly captures the emotions of someone in love.

Singing of deep affection for “you” and the preciousness of the time spent together, the song has become beloved for how gently it resonates with listeners.

It’s perfect to enjoy with someone special, and also recommended for those with an unrequited crush—it might just give you the courage to share how you feel.

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