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 (41–50)
I’ll be by your side.Uru
Uru, whose clear singing voice captivates many, has a song brimming with happiness called “Soba ni Iru yo” (“I’ll Be by Your Side”).
It drew attention because singer-songwriter Yuuri wrote and composed it, and because it was chosen as the theme song for the romance show “Watashitachi Kekkon Shimashita 4” (“We Got Married 4”).
The song expresses the joy of being able to stay close to the one you love.
In fact, it’s also a long-distance love song, making it an anthem for couples who live apart.
Love songs to listen to during a long-distance relationship (51–60)
KYOTOJUDY AND MARY
“KYOTO” is a song included on JUDY AND MARY’s third album, “MIRACLE DIVING,” released in 1995.
It’s a very popular track even among JUDY AND MARY fans.
TAKUYA, who wrote the lyrics, is from Kyoto, and the words vividly evoke the city’s scenery.
You can feel the emotions of a girl traveling a long distance to Kyoto to see her boyfriend.
selfish; self-indulgent; willfulYuika
A song marked by a wistful melody and lyrics overflowing with tenderness.
Released in June 2024, it beautifully portrays the struggles of a long-distance relationship.
Yuika’s clear, translucent voice conveys the loneliness of being apart and the raw pangs of possessiveness.
The straightforward wish of “I want to see you” is sure to resonate with many.
Listening to this track may bring back memories of your partner.
It’s perfect for couples trying to get through the time they can’t be together.
Yuika’s music is rapidly gaining popularity both in Japan and abroad, with especially strong acclaim across Asia.
Saihate HomeSakuramerīmen
A refreshing and cute pop song by Sakura Merry Men, a three-piece band from Kobe.
They’re a powerhouse group that made their major debut in 2006 through a tie-in as the CM song for Calpis Water.
This track, which sings about a long-distance relationship between a young couple, seems to capture the delicate feelings of youth remarkably well.
You can really feel the youthful momentum radiating from this song.
To you far awayGRAPEVINE
A bluesy love song tinged with melancholy sung by GRAPEVINE.
The lyrics include richly flavored, literary turns of phrase, giving the impression that they want to convey not only their feelings but also their words through their own sense of humor.
The strong yet heartrending melody has a beautiful resonance, and among their works, it’s a rare, classic pure-love song that follows the well-trodden path of a long-distance romance.
Cotton HandkerchiefŌta Hiromi
This is Hiromi Ohta’s fourth single.
In the story, the man she was dating goes to the big city while the woman stays in the countryside, patiently enduring and thinking of him.
However, he becomes influenced by city life, his feelings begin to change, and he eventually asks to break up—a poignant setup.
She had only prayed that his feelings would never change, which makes it an incredibly heartrending song.
Faraway Place feat. CLily
A love song that’s both cool and bittersweet, with rap weaving in over the beautiful voice and melody sung by the female singer “Lily.” The night sky we saw together was so beautiful, but alone, even that feels empty.
It’s full of lines that capture the feelings of people in long-distance relationships, making it deeply relatable.
Listening to it will probably make both of you want to see each other even more.