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

I tried falling in love with you.chay

chay "I Tried Falling in Love with You" (short ver.)

The sixth single released in February 2015 by chay, who is active as both a model and a singer-songwriter, became popular as the theme song for the Monday 9 p.m.

drama “Date—What Is Love Like?” starring Anne.

The song is packed with the pure feelings of a protagonist who’s clumsy in love.

Its retro, pop sound reminiscent of the ’60s, complemented by lush strings, perfectly captures the giddy excitement of the moment a romance begins.

The lyrics portray that magical, empowering feeling that makes you think you can do anything just because there’s someone you like—something many listeners can relate to.

It’s a bright, pop number you’ll want to play to lift your spirits, like right before meeting someone special.

heart notesSuzuki Airi

Airi Suzuki “heart notes” (Music Video) Special Theatrical Version - Kaguya-sama: Love Is War –The First Kiss That Never Ends– Ending Theme

A heartrending ballad that captures the irreplaceable beauty of everyday life that seems to last forever.

Performed by Airi Suzuki, who has flourished as a solo artist after her time in Hello! Project, the song was released digitally in December 2022.

It was selected as the ending theme for the special theatrical edition Kaguya-sama: Love Is War -The First Kiss That Never Ends-, released on CD in March 2023, and later included on the album 28/29.

The evolving feelings of two people who can’t quite be honest with each other are traced like entries in a notebook, expressed through meg rock’s poetic lyrics and Katsuhiko Sugiyama’s beautiful string arrangement.

A perfect listen for when you want to reevaluate your relationship with someone important.

I want to be lovedYumcha

Yumcha “Aisaretai” [Lyric Video]

This song caught fire on social media thanks to its choreography videos.

It’s performed by the singer-songwriter Yumcha, known for tracks like “More Than Friends, Less Than Lovers,” and was released in November 2024.

The theme is a bold, positive one-sided love, where the protagonist works on self-improvement to captivate the person they like.

Many listeners will likely relate to the confident yet trial-and-error journey of trying to get noticed.

Somehow, as you listen, you start to feel motivated to do your best too.

It’s the perfect track for when you want to take that extra step in love or learn to love yourself.

Give it a listen as your own personal anthem.

ALL FOR YOUAmuro Namie

ALL FOR YOU / (Live Edit)

A love song sung by Namie Amuro, who enjoyed overwhelming popularity among younger generations of women at the time.

Since it was the theme song for the drama “Before You Become a Memory,” many of you may find it familiar.

The lyrics express feelings toward someone she fell helplessly in love with—so much so that it even surprised herself.

Haven’t you, too, experienced emotions so strong they’re beyond words? I think many people can relate to the message that if two people are bound by fate, they can overcome anything that comes their way.

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Hane Keisuke

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hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake

Omoinotake | Hundreds of Millions of Light-Years [Official Music Video]

A love song about unwavering feelings for someone far away was released in January 2024.

This work by Omoinotake is also used as the opening theme for the TBS Tuesday drama “Eye Love You.” The lyrics, which express a bond that transcends time and distance, are striking, and the chorus’s phrase—evoking the cycle of everyday life—resonates deeply.

It’s a track that offers courage and hope to couples in long-distance relationships and to those who can’t see someone important for a while.

Give it a listen when you want to feel profound love and connection.

Boys End Girlskuriipuhaipe

[MAD] Momose, Look This Way. / BOYS END GIRLS

CreepHyp is a guitar rock band whose appeal lies in the razor-sharp lyrics sung in vocalist Seika Ozaki’s one-of-a-kind voice.

There are many bands that sing relatable, down-to-earth lyrics, but theirs are even more raw and true-to-life in an outstanding way.

Their song “Boys END Girls” is one I especially want ordinary people to hear.

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Murakami Shinpei

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One Lovearashi

One Love – Arashi

When it comes to Arashi’s signature love songs, “Love so sweet” and “One Love” come to mind, and it’s really hard to choose just one.

This time, though, I’ll go with “One Love.” After all, many women want to be confidently led, and precisely because the future is uncertain, we want that vow of “One Love,” don’t we?