[Want to overcome it] Love songs for couples and married pairs in a rut
The longer a relationship lasts, the more likely you’ll hit a “rut.”
When you first start dating, you probably think, “That would never happen to us,” but if you’ve been together a long time—whether as a couple or as spouses—it’s something almost everyone experiences.
Here, we’re introducing plenty of love songs that revolve around that lull.
Pay attention to lyrics that express honest feelings toward your partner and that take you back to the early days of your relationship.
Some songs, unfortunately, end in a breakup, but there are also many that encourage you to think, “If we can get through this rough patch, there’s a bright future waiting for us!”
Find tracks that match how you’re feeling right now and listen as you take a moment to reaffirm each other’s feelings.
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Heavenly kissMr.Children
No matter how much you love someone, a lull inevitably comes at least once.
The song that gently stays by your side at such times is “Heavenly kiss.” It’s included on “Kuchibue,” released in 2000 by Mr.Children, a band that soothes listeners’ hearts with songs themed around “life” and “love.” You can savor a jazzy sound where each part’s performance truly shines.
It’s a mature love song with a moody atmosphere.
This track teaches you that even feelings that have cooled can be rekindled by a single spark.
Old-fashionedback number
When it comes to love songs, you can’t leave out the band back number.
Their song “Old Fashion” was released in 2018 and was also used as the theme song for the drama “A Big Love: With You Who Forget Me.” The heart-wrenching lyrics, which tie in with the drama’s poignant scenes, became a hot topic just like the show itself.
It’s a love song that makes you feel like it’s a just-right relationship, where you fill in each other’s missing pieces.
You can feel the deep gratitude and affection for the other person throughout this track.
Final BoyfriendHanbureddāzu
Hambreaders is a rock band drawing attention with emotional songs that evoke the spirit of youth.
They’re known for a straightforward band sound unique to three-piece groups.
Among their tracks, the one that deepens a couple’s bond is “Final Boyfriend.” It was included on their 2018 album Jun Isei Kōyū (Pure Heterosexual Intercourse).
The words of love, delivered at a slow tempo, strike straight to the heart.
It’s a song that makes you want to appreciate spending ordinary days together as a pair.
If you’ve been thinking, “Our relationship’s gotten a bit stale lately…,” give it a listen.
messageikimonogakari
The song I want people to listen to when they feel, “My partner has been slow to contact or reply lately…” is ‘message.’ It’s included on the album ‘My song Your song,’ released in 2008 by Ikimono-gakari, a musical unit that handles everything from colorful pop to grand ballads.
A lively, Motown-inspired beat rings out breezily, and Kiyoe Yoshioka’s girlish vocals are utterly cute.
It’s a track you can enjoy from a woman’s perspective, thinking of your partner, or from a man’s perspective, rekindling your feelings for your girlfriend with the thought, “Is this how she feels about me?”
Andromedaaiko
When you’ve been together for a long time, there are inevitably moments when the spark fades.
The song I’d like you to listen to at such times is “Andromeda.” Singer-songwriter aiko, who delivers love songs from every perspective, released it in 2003, and it was featured in a commercial for Glico Dairy’s “Café au Lait.” Alongside the jazzy sound she excels at, a classical arrangement resounds.
Many listeners will relate to the relationship between two people portrayed with the motif of “constellations.” Why not listen to this heartbreak song that sings of a loved one’s presence and rekindle your affection for your partner?
bright redMy Hair is Bad
My Hair is Bad is a three-piece rock band that belts out love songs from every angle with a rock edge.
Their track “Makka,” included on the 2015 release Ichimokubore e.p., is one of their signature songs—a piece infused with both aching sadness and burning passion.
Many listeners will likely relate to its raw, poem-like lyrics.
Every word carries conviction, and the surging, fast-paced sound propels the emotion forward.
Also pay attention to Tomomi Shiiki’s emotional, powerful vocals.
After listening to this passionate breakup song, some may find their feelings for their partner burning brightly once again.
MetronomeYonezu Kenshi
It’s easy for couples to end up out of sync or misunderstand each other over small things, isn’t it? That’s when I want you to listen to “Metronome.” It’s included on Bremen, released in 2015 by singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu, who’s also active as the Vocaloid producer Hachi.
The warm melody line, marked out at a slow tempo, strikes a chord.
His gentle vocals soothe feelings of anxiety and loneliness.
It’s a poignant love song that likens a metronome—whose rhythm slips out of alignment somewhere along the way—to human relationships.