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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 (161–170)

I can’t help falling in loveIwasaki Hiromi

I can't help falling in love

I can't help falling in loveIwasaki Hiromi

It’s quite an old song, but I’ve long hoped someone would cover it! When people hear Hiromi Iwasaki, they probably only think of Cinderella Honeymoon that impression that impressionists imitate, but there’s so much more to her.

Even when I rewatch old footage, her vocal ability is truly outstanding.

It’s a song that straightforwardly sings about how you just can’t help falling in love—that’s what love is like, isn’t it?

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like; to like; fond ofNishino Kana

Kana Nishino 'Suki' MV (short ver.)

like; to like; fond ofNishino Kana

This is a captivating song with lyrics that express a bittersweet love straight from the heart and a melody that speaks directly to the listener.

It carefully portrays small moments with someone you love and the pure feelings you have for them, making it a piece anyone can relate to.

Released in October 2014, it was used as the Tuesday theme song for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi TV.” It is also included on Kana Nishino’s album “with LOVE.” This track is recommended not only for those in love, but also for anyone who wants to reaffirm their feelings for someone important.

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So sad I can’t bear itTabe Mikako

Mikako Tabe - So Sad I Can’t Stand It

So sad I can’t bear itTabe Mikako

It’s a song by the classic group The Folk Crusaders that Mikako Tabe covered in a film, which drew a lot of attention.

It has been covered before by artists like Tamio Okuda, but this love song is filled with the feeling that those painful, aching emotions aren’t something you want to tell just anyone—you want to convey them to the one you care about.

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In conclusion

How did you like those love songs with beautiful lyrics? If you have someone special, their face probably came to mind.

Upbeat songs and ones that radiate happiness are perfect both as anthems for love and as tracks to listen to together at weddings or on anniversaries.

Be sure to make good use of them in various ways!