Love songs to listen to during a long-distance relationship

The scent of summerLUNKHEAD

LUNKHEAD - The Scent of Summer / Shadows, Cigarettes, Me, and AX (2013-06-09)

When I listen to this song, I picture a man returning to his hometown to see his girlfriend in the countryside.

It sings about the passage of time at dusk and the vividly imagined “you,” and the final chorus, with the line “I’ll be able to see you soon,” is a little moving.

You can really feel how much he’s been longing to see her.

The guitar solo also creates a nice atmosphere.

Star Love LetterTHE BOOM

The Boom - Star Love Letter

A song by the four-piece rock band THE BOOM.

While many people might associate their signature song with Shima Uta, in their early days they also released tracks in genres like ska, showcasing a very wide range of musical arrangements.

The song comically flows along with a light, bouncy rhythm as it conveys the feelings of a man writing a letter to his girlfriend far away.

Listening to this track might just ease a bit of the loneliness of a long-distance relationship.

JAMTHE YELLOW MONKEY

THE YELLOW MONKEY – JAM

Released in February 1996, this is THE YELLOW MONKEY’s ninth single.

Although it isn’t a love song, it’s said that vocalist Kazuya Yoshii sang it for his daughter, whom he wasn’t able to see very often.

It’s a heartfelt ballad that conveys the longing to see someone precious, even when they’re far away.

Song for youURs

Korean-born artist URs, who continues to sing with the theme of supporting international long-distance love, releases the music video for the new single “Song for you.”

A song by the Korea-born artist URs that sings about supporting international long-distance relationships.

Its message is to overcome the pain of not being able to meet right now and keep walking toward tomorrow.

Long-distance can mean many kinds of distances, but this song focuses on couples separated by borders—so far apart they’re in different countries.

When you’re too far away to meet casually, the distance only deepens the shared feelings of hardship and heartache.

I feel like going home.ikimonogakari

Ikimonogakari - I Want to Go Home - Spanish subtitles

It was released as Ikimono-gakari’s ninth single.

The song was written specifically for the Toho-distributed film “Sand Clock.” Through this track, you can really feel that everyone has a place to return to.

It’s a song that makes you want to go back to where your loved one is waiting.

We’ll be able to meet again, right?guddō mōningu amerika

[Tried drumming] I tried playing Good Morning America's 'We'll Meet Again, Right?' on drums [GudoMo]

This song by Good Morning America, with its straightforward lyrics saying “We’ll meet again, right?”, leaves a strong impression.

While it sings about the anxieties of a long-distance relationship, the song’s exhilarating, fast-paced energy creates a refreshing contrast.

Perhaps this track can help ease those uneasy feelings, even just a little.

BoyChara

CHIRA BOY x @mihiruks – Nolada sene | නොලද සෙනේ ( Official Music Video )

This is a love song from Chara.

It sings of feelings for a lover far away, and its gentle yet slightly heartrending mood creates a calm, reflective atmosphere.

Released in February 2007, the song is included on the album “UNION.” The lyrics, which deeply resonate with those in long-distance relationships, are especially memorable and offer encouragement with the message, “We’ll be okay even when we’re apart.” It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you feel the loneliness of not being able to meet, or on nights when you’re thinking of that special someone.

Wrapped in Chara’s warm vocals, you’re sure to find the strength to face forward.