The word “suki” (I like/love you) appears not only in love songs but in all kinds of lyrics.
Some songs convey feelings directly, some express emotions hidden in the heart, and some use the past tense—like “I used to love you.” Here, we’ll introduce songs that sing about “suki” in all its forms.
From confession songs and unrequited love songs to tracks that capture more complicated emotions, enjoy the many shades of “suki.”
Whether you want to tell someone how you feel, or you can’t forget a certain person—whatever kind of “suki” you’re feeling now—I hope you find a song that resonates with you.
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Masterpieces and love songs with 'suki' (love) in the lyrics (1–10)
Christmas songback number
A sentimental melody that evokes the chill of winter and a wistful love set against Christmas scenes.
Back number’s songs overflow with warmth and delicacy that resonate with people’s hearts.
This work, released in December 2015 as their 14th single, was also used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “5→9: From Five to Nine.” With a relaxed tempo, it still has a solid danceable feel.
As a love song that perfectly suits winter—one that stirs the feelings of being in love and makes you want to see the person you like—why not listen leisurely at the year’s end and let it soothe you?
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
There are countless songs that sing of aching love, but this one is truly special among them.
Official HIGE DANDism’s clear, airy vocals brilliantly capture the complexity of the emotions.
Released in September 2019, the song was also used as the theme for the film “Confidence Man JP,” winning the hearts of many.
The way feelings overflow—wanting to say “I love you” while trying to hold them back—unfolds as if right before your eyes.
It’s a perfect song for those troubled by love, those with unrequited feelings, and those who find themselves recalling a past romance.
DarlingNishino Kana
A song by Kana Nishino that captures the feelings of a woman in love.
It depicts small expressions of affection in everyday life and moments when even minor complaints feel endearing.
Released in August 2014, the song was used as the Tuesday theme for Fuji TV’s “Mezamashi TV” and was performed at the 65th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.
Its warm, country-style melody gently wraps around the couple’s daily life.
This is a recommended track for times when you want to renew your feelings for your partner or reaffirm your feelings for someone special.
Unrequited loveAimer
A song that portrays a heart-wrenching, tightening feeling of love.
Included on the album “daydream,” released in September 2016, it marked a new horizon for Aimer.
Its warm melody and acoustic arrangement gently embrace the singer’s straightforward feelings for the one they love.
Aimer’s husky, emotionally rich voice vividly conveys both the ache and the joy of being in love.
The lyrics, which vow eternal love to the beloved, are striking and resonate deeply with listeners.
It’s a recommended track for those troubled by love or those who want to reaffirm their feelings for someone special.
I like you.YUTORI-SEDAI
This is a love song that vividly captures the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love.
Its lyrics overflow with longing for someone special and are sure to resonate with anyone struggling in love.
Released in February 2023, the track sparked major buzz on social media and found strong support especially among Gen Z.
It beautifully conveys the thrill and ache of romance, showcasing YUTORI-SEDAI’s delicate sensibility.
It’s perfect for listening while thinking of a crush, and it’s a song that can give you the courage to express your feelings to someone important.
A track that stays close to your own feelings of “love.”
I knew it—I love you.yashiki takajin
Takajin Yashiki, who sadly passed away in 2014, might have been the very embodiment of the word “maverick.” The anecdotes are endless—like how he supposedly drank all the whiskey on the plane he was flying on, or how he once spent 10 million yen in a single night at a club in Shinchi.
Many people still openly call themselves his fans.
This massive hit of his is also a song that includes the word “like/love.” Even after a breakup, you still like them—when a strong man like Takajin sings that, it hits even harder.
And the Osaka dialect shortening of “yappari” to “yappa” is charming, isn’t it?
Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA
A song whose melody of love, played alongside the sound of rain, soaks into the heart.
AAA’s “Koion To Amazora” (“Love Sound and Rainy Sky”) is the group’s 38th single, released in September 2013.
Depicting a dramatic love story, it centers on the themes of missed connections and reaffirmation between a man and a woman, beautifully expressing the feelings of a bittersweet unrequited love.
The lyrics convey the conflict of wanting to say “I love you” but being unable to, resonating with many listeners.
It was featured in an Ito-Yokado commercial and won an Excellence Award at the 55th Japan Record Awards in 2013.
A heartwarming love song that stands by everyone struggling with love.