Love songs to listen to during a long-distance relationship
Here are some recommended love songs for those who have ended up in a long-distance relationship with someone they like or their partner.
When you’re far apart, it’s easy for time and feelings to fall out of sync.
Not being able to meet when you want to… Many people feel that frustrating ache and worry that their partner’s change of heart might bring the relationship to an end.
For those who feel, “Nights alone are hard,” or “I want to keep trying even from far away,” we’ve gathered love songs for long-distance relationships that we hope you’ll listen to.
Please give them a listen.
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Love songs to listen to during a long-distance relationship (91–100)
Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki
A song by singer-songwriter Noriyuki Makihara.
He wrote it while thinking of a friend who lives in his hometown, and it drew attention after being selected for an NTT East Japan commercial.
The lyrics evoke the image of sending greetings to someone who has gone far away and with whom one has grown distant.
It is also an uplifting song that offers encouragement—both to himself and to those going through hard times.
White is the color of lovers.Bettsi & Kurisu
White and blue, and the orange of the sunset.
This is a gentle, bittersweet love song that thinks of a lover through the colors of memories.
Betsy & Chris’s soft harmonies resonate in the heart.
Released in Japan in 1967, it captured the hearts of many.
Sung from the perspective of someone thinking of a lover far away, it’s perfect for those in a long-distance relationship.
If you’re struggling with the loneliness of not being able to meet, this song will surely warm your heart.
As you look back on memories with your loved one, why not feel the precious bond you share?
Love Songs to Listen to During a Long-Distance Relationship (101–110)
KanadeSukima Suichi
Kanade is the second single by Sukima Switch, released in 2004.
In a long-distance relationship, saying “goodbye” as your last words is taboo; “see you” is the norm.
You can really feel his confusion as he struggles to find the right words to say to his girlfriend before she leaves.
It’s a poignant song where the train’s departure chime pulls those feelings back into reality.
Voice of the SeaKiritani Kenta
This song, sung by Kenta Kiritani who plays Urashima Taro in au’s commercials and composed by BEGIN, achieved an exceptional 1.5 million plays and became a massive hit.
Despite being an actor, he delivers outstanding vocals, and the bittersweet melody and his voice evoke a sense of nostalgia, making you feel as though you want this voice to reach someone important who is far away.
Because of youShimizu Shota
A moving medium-tempo ballad that portrays the bond of two people in love and a relationship that deepens even as they hurt each other.
The gently embracing, soulful vocals and lyrics that straightforwardly sing of unwavering love despite physical distance are sure to resonate with couples in long-distance relationships.
Written, composed, and arranged by Shota Shimizu, this track is included on the album “FLY,” released in June 2017.
Featuring a warm arrangement centered on piano and strings, it’s a song you’ll want to play on special anniversaries.
Perfect as background music for a couple’s drive, and also recommended for conveying your feelings to a long-distance partner.
IenaiSoala
A ballad by Soala that delicately captures the feeling of being unable to be honest.
Centered on long-distance love and one-sided affection, it portrays powerful emotions for someone, the frustration of not being able to express them, and the sorrow of unrequited love, all carried by a melody that resonates deeply.
Included on the album “LOVE,” this track blends Soala’s translucent vocals with modern electronic pop elements.
Released in August 2022, it also gained traction on TikTok.
It’s a highly relatable song that offers comfort to those struggling with anxieties and inner conflict, such as “I can’t express how I truly feel” or “Maybe I’ll never be someone special.”
The moon is beautiful.SHE’S
A gentle ballad about feelings for a loved one far away.
While gazing at a moon so beautiful it makes the heart ache, it portrays the bittersweet longing for that person.
The delicate expression of entrusting unspoken feelings to the moon is striking.
Included on the February 2019 album “Now & Then,” this piece features tender piano melodies and a soft vocal that resonates deeply.
It’s a song that comforts those living apart from their lovers or harboring unrequited love.
Listen alone on a quiet night, and it will surely soothe your heart.