[Love Songs] Must-Relate! A Selection of Japanese Love Songs with Great Lyrics
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!
Playlist
| [Love Songs] Must-Relate! A Selection of Japanese Love Songs with Great Lyrics | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that portrays feelings of love through nature |
| 2east | hanatabamilet |  play_arrow | A heartrending love song, a powerful message of hope and love |
| 3east | Song of PointillismMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song that portrays a bittersweet summer romance |
| 4east | Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s warm love song, a heart-stirring expression of emotion |
| 5east | loveback number |  play_arrow | Back Number’s “Koi” is a moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart. |
| 6east | meteorKobukuro |  play_arrow | Kobukuro’s poignant love theme song, Eternal Bonds |
| 7east | SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | A wistful winter ballad that resonates in the cold season |
| 8north_east | 1.15 Million Kilometers of FilmOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | A classic love song overflowing with happiness, expressing the bond between two people. |
| 9south_east | I want to hug you.Mr.Children |  play_arrow | A love ballad by Mr.Children |
| 10east | I want you.Abe Mao |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings of Mao Abe’s bittersweet love |
| 11east | CITRUSDa-iCE |  play_arrow | A citrus scent and a song of little happiness |
| 12east | AiHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | A moving song about someone timid about love encountering a gentle love |
| 13east | Love and romanceNovelbright |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that conveys sincere feelings of love |
| 14east | Prayer FlowerHirai Dai |  play_arrow | Hirai Dai’s debut song. A warm melody of prayer and healing. |
| 15east | Love SongGReeeeN |  play_arrow | GReeeeN’s famous song has captivating love-themed lyrics. |
| 16north_east | Magic CarpetKawasaki Takaya |  play_arrow | A J-pop love song that sings of dreams and affection |
| 17south_east | See you tomorrow.Every Little Thing |  play_arrow | A gentle love song played on an acoustic guitar |
| 18north_east | Only for you, clear skiesYorushika |  play_arrow | A song with a pleasant melody that depicts a summer romance |
| 19south_east | mysteryHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | A song that warmly expresses an inexplicable, tender feeling of love |
| 20east | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | A classic song by MONGOL800 that sings about the importance of love and the Earth. |
| 21east | I long to see you now.MISIA |  play_arrow | The longing to meet a loved one across time |
| 22east | BetelgeuseYuuri |  play_arrow | A moving masterpiece that expresses the bonds among the stars |
| 23east | love letterEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | A timeless masterpiece: a gentle ballad that soothes the heart |
| 24east | fragileEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | The poignancy of love and the warmth of human relationships |
| 25east | I love youback number |  play_arrow | Back Number’s gentle love song resonates in the heart. |
| 26east | Loverssumika |  play_arrow | sumika's 'Lovers' depicts the essence of love. |
| 27east | next toMarushii |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that finds happiness in the everyday moments of love |
| 28east | Love WindIkuta Rira |  play_arrow | Ikuta Lira’s theme song that portrays the first step toward love |
| 29east | I’ll be by your side.Uru |  play_arrow | A love song that sings of precious love and the feeling of being by someone’s side |
| 30east | Banzai ~ So glad I loved you ~Urufuruzu |  play_arrow | Even though there are many women in the world, there is only you. |
| 31east | wishsumika |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the sorrow of hearts that don't align |
| 32east | Mutual loveaiko |  play_arrow | Aiko’s new ending theme that sings of a heartrending love. |
| 33east | Close your eyesHirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai's classic song 'Hitomi wo Tojite' is a heartrending love song. |
| 34north_east | A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly |  play_arrow | Superfly's touching and beautiful love song |
| 35south_east | Dream of the Trifoliate OrangeŌhashi Torio |  play_arrow | What Did You Eat Yesterday? theme song, a heartwarming track |
| 36east | captiveMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | Expressing the feelings of unrequited love through a fast-paced rock sound |
| 37east | Love wordsTani Yuuki |  play_arrow | Expressing feelings that cannot be put into words through song |
| 38east | Your favorite songUVERworld |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by UVERworld that sings of a heart in love |
| 39east | Old-fashionedback number |  play_arrow | A classic song by back number, a bittersweet love song |
| 40east | Stand by me, Stand by you.Hirai Dai |  play_arrow | A masterpiece capturing Dai Hirai’s everyday love that conveys deep emotion. |
| 41east | Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi |  play_arrow | Kazuyoshi Saito’s love song of a clumsy man |
| 42east | nocturnalAnonymouz |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of love on a sleepless night. |
| 43east | I tried falling in love with you.chay |  play_arrow | chay's love songs, heart-throbbing classics |
| 44east | heart notesSuzuki Airi |  play_arrow | Airi Suzuki’s wistful youth ballad portrays human relationships. |
| 45east | I want to be lovedYumcha |  | A popular unrequited-love support song on social media |
| 46east | ALL FOR YOUAmuro Namie |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of Namie Amuro’s bittersweet love. |
| 47east | hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays a long-distance relationship. |
| 48east | Boys End Girlskuriipuhaipe |  play_arrow | The realistic lyrics of Sekai-kan Ozaki are captivating. |
| 49east | One Lovearashi |  play_arrow | Arashi’s classic song “One Love” is a vow of love. |
| 50east | rainbowSuda Masaki |  play_arrow | Popular artists are chosen for anime theme songs |
| 51east | A bouquet of happinessMarushii |  play_arrow | A song that likens memories of love to a bouquet of flowers |
| 52east | greatest common divisorRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A gentle song that embraces the differences in love |
| 53east | your songShimizu Shota |  play_arrow | Shota Shimizu’s heartwarming ballad of love and gratitude |
| 54east | Love SongGO!GO!7188 |  play_arrow | A poignant masterpiece by GO!GO!7188, sealing away a love-struck heart |
| 55east | 365 daysMr.Children |  play_arrow | A moving love song, a masterpiece by Mr.Children |
| 56north_east | Stop this nightJUJU |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings of the sadness and hope of the night |
| 57south_east | Song of LoveKōda Kumi |  play_arrow | Kumi Koda’s poignant ballad that gives love |
| 58south_east | A New StorySuzuki Emiko |  play_arrow | A song that depicts a love story hidden in everyday life |
| 59east | true loveFujii Fumiya |  play_arrow | A song that sings of youthful memories and hopes for the future |
| 60east | presentMarushii |  play_arrow | A love song that conveys affection while hiding shyness |
| 61east | Wanting to know you moreYakushimaru Hiroko |  play_arrow | The charm of a masterpiece that poignantly expresses yearning love |
| 62east | To youEXILE |  play_arrow | Entrusting the feelings I've lost to the coming season |
| 63east | Baby youyuka |  play_arrow | Popular on social media, a hit song on TikTok |
| 64east | The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | Miwa Yoshida's lyrics have a moving and profound worldview. |
| 65east | ORIONNakajima Mika |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of winter constellations and memories |
| 66east | bouquetback number |  play_arrow | A heartwarming masterpiece by back number that portrays love |
| 67east | My Dear EllieSazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | Southern All Stars’ classic “Itoshi no Ellie” is an immortal masterpiece. |
| 68east | Blue JeansHANA |  play_arrow | A mid-tempo ballad that portrays HANA’s feelings of love. |
| 69east | MoonlightRen |  play_arrow | Former racer ReN’s lyrical ballad “Moonlight” |
| 70east | You’re My Only Shinin’ StarNagayama Miho |  play_arrow | A hidden gem of a song, a love song that paints vivid scenes |
| 71east | Just the two of usRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | The charm and depth of RADWIMPS’ love songs |
| 72east | A 365-day love story.Sonar Pocket |  play_arrow | A love story that cherishes the days spent with someone special |
| 73east | Rubik LoveJenīhai |  play_arrow | Pop music of a frustrating love |
| 74east | Home Sweet HomeYU-KI |  play_arrow | YUKI’s famous song that makes you feel the warmth of coming home |
| 75east | I fell in loveaiko |  play_arrow | Aiko’s heartrending love song, a timeless piece that resonates with the heart. |
| 76east | A Song for Youerica |  play_arrow | A signature song by erica that sings of straightforward love. |
| 77north_east | normal temperatureVaundy |  play_arrow | Vaundy’s love song, Jounetsu |
| 78north_east | Hold me tight, all of meKinKi Kids |  play_arrow | A love song by KinKi Kids influenced by Takuro Yoshida |
| 79north_east | I miss you.UVERworld |  play_arrow | A poignant, gem-like ballad portraying lost love |
| 80north_east | Buena Gente ~To My Beloved~Naoto Intiraymi |  play_arrow | Naoto Inti Raymi’s Hymn to the Love of Life |
| 81north_east | And then I’m at a lossŌsawa Yoshiyuki |  play_arrow | A love song that portrays bittersweet feelings and parting |
| 82south_east | HELLOYUI |  play_arrow | Early-summer love, a song of buoyant exhilaration |
| 83south_east | Super Ball of Loveaiko |  play_arrow | Kare-natsu bounces like a super ball. |
| 84east | Spot the differenceSuda Masaki |  play_arrow | Masaki Suda’s “Machigai” has lyrics written by Kenshi Yonezu. |
| 85east | A devoted girl.Yuika |  play_arrow | Expressing straightforward romantic feelings through a band sound |
| 86east | MissingKubota Toshinobu |  play_arrow | Toshinobu Kubota’s classic song that sings of the pain of unrequited love |
| 87east | Romance and LoveSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu |  play_arrow | The heartrending love song “Koi to Ai” resonates with the heart. |
| 88east | SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | The charm of Masaharu Fukuyama’s songs, woven by spring and cherry blossoms |
| 89east | AitaiKato Miria |  play_arrow | Depicting the bittersweet emotions of unrequited love |
| 90east | Last LoveKato Miria |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that expresses the pain of heartbreak with a transparent voice |
| 91east | Love is…Kato Miria |  play_arrow | An inspiring classic that vows eternal love |
| 92east | Sayonara, baby.Kato Miria |  play_arrow | A song of love wavering between true feelings and a public facade |
| 93east | YOU… feat. Izumi Nakasone (HY)Kato Miria |  play_arrow | Hit ballads by Miliyah Kato and HY |
| 94east | Love ForeverKatō Miriya × Shimizu Shōta |  play_arrow | An inspiring song by Miliyah Kato and Shota Shimizu |
| 95east | heartbeatFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | A heart swayed by an unexpected love and the singing voice of Masaharu Fukuyama |
| 96east | How many times have I read over the lyrics of LOVE SONG?Sakurazaka46 |  play_arrow | Introduction to a song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of love |
| 97east | You are here—that’s everything.Kotora |  play_arrow | A love ballad that portrays happiness with a loved one |
| 98east | DiNAYuuri |  play_arrow | Yuuri’s song that likens memories with a lover to genes |
| 99east | You don’t listen to rock.aimyon |  play_arrow | A poignant love song where romance and music intertwine |
| 100east | DEVIL KISSKato Miria |  play_arrow | A shocking song that portrays the ultimate expression of distorted affection |
| 101east | EverythingMISIA |  play_arrow | MISIA’s classic song that sings of the bittersweet pain of love. |
| 102east | Things I like about youNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s songs sing about the depth of love. |
| 103east | It’s love, right?wacci |  play_arrow | A heartwarming love song that cheers on romance |
| 104east | A gentle feelingChara |  play_arrow | A love song that expresses a woman's heartrending feelings |
| 105east | Is that okay?RADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS’ straightforward love song |
| 106east | In loveHY |  play_arrow | A ballad that portrays a heart accepting heartbreak and growing |
| 107east | Tightly.mosao. |  play_arrow | A warm song that portrays the everyday happiness shared with a lover |
| 108east | MAYBETomioka Ai |  play_arrow | Ai Tomioka's love pop tune |
| 109east | A life-sized love songAqua Timez |  play_arrow | The signature songs of Aqua Timez: the appeal of Futoshi’s vocals and their manly lyrics |
| 110east | first loveUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | A gemlike ballad that sings of 16-year-old Hikaru’s first love |
| 111east | Can I try saying “I love you”?Matsushita Kohei |  play_arrow | A love song that gently sings of feelings of romance |
| 112east | SHEŌhashi Torio |  play_arrow | Ohashi Trio’s warm love song |
| 113east | Our dizzying encounterŌhashi Torio |  play_arrow | The scenes and emotions of first love depicted by a movie theme song |
| 114east | First lovematsumura kanau |  play_arrow | Sing(s) of the sweet-and-sour taste of first love and its wistful, aching feelings. |
| 115east | O youdoba shishō |  play_arrow | An emotional love song with a gentle melody |
| 116east | JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEY |  play_arrow | A moving masterpiece that questions the meaning of existence |
| 117east | Can I call it magic?Hirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai's love-filled lyrics are heartwarming. |
| 118east | May it be filled with kindnessJUJU |  play_arrow | A love song wishing for your happiness |
| 119east | the red threadKobukuro |  play_arrow | Red thread: a bittersweet story of love we believe in |
| 120east | I hate this love songchanmina |  play_arrow | A movie theme song that portrays the feelings of first love |
| 121east | In the course of this long journeySaucy Dog |  play_arrow | Theme song of the film '52 Hertz Whales' |
| 122east | Ingot of Pure Lovetuki. |  play_arrow | A love song that expresses the essence of love |
| 123east | LLLGen’in wa jibun ni aru. |  play_arrow | A heartwarming love song brimming with funk |
| 124east | seesawtuki. |  play_arrow | A delicate love song that projects the ups and downs of romance onto a seesaw |
| 125east | front-facing camerawacci |  play_arrow | wacci’s love song. Everyday memories are treasures |
| 126east | string telephonenatori |  play_arrow | A story about a protagonist with a closed heart who is changed by love |
| 127east | When I Fall in LoveCrystal Kay |  play_arrow | An inspiring masterpiece that portrays pure feelings of love |
| 128east | Hare and Sea TurtleDAZBEE |  play_arrow | A poignant song that depicts unrequited love between different beings |
| 129east | May it be filled with kindnessFlower |  play_arrow | A heartwarming set of lyrics, a moving song that conveys deep feelings of love |
| 130east | DOLLSJanne Da Arc |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of the heartbreak of lost love, resonating deep in the heart. |
| 131east | I like you.Mr.Children |  play_arrow | Lyrics that resonate with the heart and a song of pure love |
| 132east | feel my soulYUI |  play_arrow | YUI's debut song: self-discovery and a resolve to move forward |
| 133east | cloverhiro |  play_arrow | A love song as beautiful as a shooting star |
| 134east | Best-before date of lovetuki. |  play_arrow | A love affair in the fridge, tuki.'s heartrending vocals |
| 135east | Flowers are cherry blossoms; you are beautiful.ikimonogakari |  play_arrow | A refreshing yet bittersweet classic that sings of springtime love |
| 136east | Once-in-a-lifetime encounteryanawarabaa |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic that sings of bonds between people and gratitude |
| 137east | It was all you.Yamazaki Masayoshi |  play_arrow | Masayoshi Yamazaki’s poignant love song classic |
| 138east | homeKiyama Yusaku |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings of love and gratitude for family |
| 139east | Watarase BridgeMatsuura Aya |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of the pain of heartbreak on the Watarase Bridge |
| 140east | A Letter to YouKuwata Keisuke |  play_arrow | Keisuke Kuwata’s heartwarming love song and cheer song |
| 141east | youkatahira rina |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song that captures the pain of unrequited love |
| 142east | crescent moonayaka |  play_arrow | A wistful longing for a lover far away |
| 143east | HappinessChe’Nelle | A song of pure love for someone precious | |
| 144east | l love youChris Hart |  play_arrow | The pain of a lost love and beautiful memories |
| 145east | threadNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | Miyuki Nakajima’s classic song “Ito” expresses the depth of the couple’s love. |
| 146east | I want to see you.sawada chikako |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of deep love for a cherished person |
| 147east | PairingOnda Masanori |  play_arrow | Masanori Onda’s love song, a moving work that captures many hearts |
| 148east | JEWEL SONGBoA |  play_arrow | A song of eternal love like a jewel |
| 149east | Baby, I love youTEE |  play_arrow | An anthem supporting unrequited love that sings of love’s heartache |
| 150east | I can’t help falling in loveIwasaki Hiromi |  play_arrow | Moved by Hiromi Iwasaki’s classic song—her vocals are outstanding! |
| 151east | like; to like; fond ofNishino Kana |  play_arrow | A timeless masterpiece that conveys a heartrending love |
| 152east | So sad I can’t bear itTabe Mikako |  play_arrow | A heartrending love song sung by Mikako Tabe |