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.
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.
long-distance relationshipTHE BEAT GARDEN
A gem of a love song that delicately portrays the heartache of a long-distance relationship.
Released digitally by THE BEAT GARDEN in April 2021, the track features a simple acoustic sound.
It authentically captures the complex emotions unique to long-distance love—anxiety and loneliness on days you can’t meet, and the resolve to trust your partner.
Written from a woman’s perspective, the lyrics resonated deeply and drew empathy from many listeners.
Amid the pandemic, when people couldn’t see their loved ones, this song reportedly became a source of encouragement for many.
It’s a recommended listen not only for those in long-distance relationships, but for anyone who cherishes someone special.
separation; being apart; partedaibii karaa
With a gentle yet aching voice, Ivy to Fraudulent Game paints a scene of parting.
The protagonist’s feelings as they confront bygone memories resonate deeply with listeners.
Featured on the August 2018 album “弾けた恋、解けた魔法” (“Bursting Love, Loosened Magic”), this song offers solace to those who have experienced long-distance love or separation.
As it looks back on memories with a former lover, it sings of the universal truth that we only realize what’s truly important after we’ve lost it.
A track for anyone who has just gone through a breakup or finds themselves reflecting on a past romance.