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

Loverssumika

sumika / Lovers【Music Video】

Among sumika’s songs, “Lovers” is especially popular as a wedding song.

The lyrics are written from a man’s perspective, expressing his love for a woman.

There are lines you wouldn’t want to hear while you’re dating, but ultimately the message is: no matter what happens, I just want you to choose me in the end.

Of course, it’s ideal when both people can be single-mindedly devoted to each other, but relationships go through all kinds of things… Taking that reality into account, the lyrics pack in so much “love” that many listeners are likely to be deeply moved.

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I’ll be by your side.Uru

[Official] Uru 'I'll Be By Your Side'

Singersongwriter Uru, known for her clear, translucent voice, performs the love song “Soba ni Iru yo,” written and composed by Yuuri.

As the theme song for ABEMA’s popular show “We Got Married 4,” it conveys a deep sense of love, depicting the couple’s first meeting and how they fall in love at the beginning, and weaving in classic wedding phrases throughout the lyrics.

True to its title, it’s a romantic anthem that celebrates both the difficulty and importance of “simply being by someone’s side,” as well as the depth of love.

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Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu

Ulfuls – Banzai ~I'm Glad I Fell in Love~

“Banzai ~Suki de Yokatta~,” a song released by Ulfuls in 1996 and used as the theme for the drama “Victory Goddess,” expresses a man’s feelings that, although there are many attractive women in the world, he only needs one.

The lyrics, filled with that sentiment, are sure to make any woman feel happy.

The actions described in the chorus, celebrating happiness, are a bit childlike and make you smile, but when you listen while thinking of the man you love, a warm affection wells up.

It’s a love song with wonderfully straightforward lyrics that confess love in the simplest, most lovely way!

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I want someone to tell me, “The moon is beautiful, isn’t it?”Kakizaki Yūta

Yuta Kakizaki – I Want You to Tell Me “The Moon Is Beautiful”! / yuta kakizaki – I Want You to Tell Me the Moon is Beautiful!

A track that strikes the heart with its earnest longing not to simply wait for a famous love-confession phrase, but to hear it said to you.

The lyrics blend cuteness with a hint of poison, creating a world you can’t get out of your head once you’ve heard it.

Released as a single in January 2026, this work was created entirely solo by Yuta Kakizaki—from songwriting and composition to performance and mixing.

It’s a culmination of his refined home-recording style, honed through releases like the 2025 album “Etude of clair.” With driving beats fused to an emotional vocal, it’s a song you’ll surely relate to when love has you on edge at night, or in those moments when you just want to be someone’s number one.

Definitely give it a listen.

I want to hug you.Mr.Children

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

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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Marcy – Next to You (Official Music Video)

A ballad written by Marcy, a rock band from Fukuoka, as an answer song to their hit “Love Song.” The lyrics capture the moment you realize the true nature of love through the gestures and expressions of a partner who’s always by your side, gently reminding us of the precious happiness found in everyday life.

Ukyo Yoshida’s vocals intertwine with the warm instrumentation to resonate deeply in the heart.

Included on their third album “Flavors,” released in November 2025.

Through this song, feel the irreplaceable value of the days spent with someone you cherish.

Mutual loveaiko

aiko - “Mutual Love” music video

This is a love song that portrays the delicate emotions of two people in love.

Aiko’s distinctive voice gently conveys the aching tenderness of the heart.

Released digitally in April 2024, it was also chosen as the ending theme for the film Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram.

The more you think about it, the more you end up missing each other; you feel a bond that words can’t capture.

Aiko masterfully sings about the subtle nuances of being in love.

The more you listen, the more it overlaps with your own experiences of love, and it’s sure to resonate with many.

It’s a song we especially recommend to anyone struggling with matters of the heart.