Masterpieces that sing of love. Recommended popular songs.

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Copycat / Kankan

Even if you imitate someone else, you can never become your true self.

This is Kankan’s “Copycat,” a song that portrays that heartrending inner conflict.

Interweaving romantic feelings with wavering identity, it delicately depicts a protagonist weighed down by unfulfilled longing and the frustrating gap of never quite reaching the ideal person they try to emulate.

The ambiguous bond that may or may not be called love, and the mix of self-denial and yearning, are emotions many can relate to regardless of gender or the form their relationships take.

It’s a track I especially recommend to anyone grappling with complicated feelings of love.

Good morning on FridayHoney Works feat.GERO

┗|∵|┓Good Morning on Friday / HoneyWorks feat. Gero

It’s a HoneyWorks song that depicts a sweet and slightly bittersweet love story: on a Friday morning, someone watches for a chance to speak to their crush on the station platform.

You can’t help but feel your heart flutter as the protagonist gets nervous, unable to say a simple “Good morning.” The fresh, fast-paced pop sound matches that frustrating feeling perfectly, making it irresistible.

The track is included on Gero’s acclaimed album SECOND and was produced in July 2015, sparked by a segment on Fuji TV’s Mezamashi TV.

It’s funny how listening to it on your way to school can make the usual scenery shine.

Why not give it a listen when you want to relive that sparkling thrill of youth?

Love SongGO!GO!7188

Koi no Uta / GO!GO!7188

They were a legendary band that suddenly announced their breakup in 2012 and disbanded to much regret.

I think it’s no exaggeration to say that “Koi no Uta” is one of GO!GO!7188’s signature works.

It’s a song that expresses the complex feelings of a woman in unrequited love.

dancerVaundy

[75th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen Performance Song] Odoriko / Vaundy: Music Video

This is a track released in November 2021 by Vaundy, a multi-artist who handles everything from songwriting and composing to visuals.

As Junji Ishiwatari described it, it embodies a “beauty of subtraction,” possessing a mysterious charm that captivates listeners with just simple rhythm and vocals.

The song depicts a bittersweet longing: dreaming of a future with someone who has drifted away, wishing for a chance to start over.

You can almost picture the protagonist’s helplessness.

The track is also included on the acclaimed album “replica.” Why not give it a listen on a night when you want to reminisce about a past love and indulge in a touch of sentimentality?

It has to be you.A.B.C-Z

A.B.C-Z / It Has to Be You (Music Video_YouTube Edit)

This is a love song by A.B.C-Z that sings of a bittersweet yet sweet romance.

The members’ passionate vocals combined with the catchy melody make you feel as if the sensations of being in love are overflowing from your heart.

Released in June 2024, this track is their first work as a four-member group.

It’s filled with gratitude toward a partner who supports you even in difficult times.

If you’ve ever felt, “If I show my feelings too openly, I’ll just come off as annoying,” and find it hard to express yourself straightforwardly, this is a song you should definitely listen to!

Wakaranai AIThe Brow Beat

The Brow Beat “Wakaranai Ai” [Official Music Video [Full Ver.]]

It’s a song by The Brow Beat that sings about love at first sight and the bewildering intensity of inexplicable feelings.

Even if you don’t know how to put it into words, the passionate lyrics and melody convey that single-minded sentiment of “I don’t know how to express it, but I just really like you.” Released as a digital single in May 2024, it was also chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “I’m a Noble on the ‘Demon Lord’ Side, and I Decided to Take a Slave Elf as My Wife—How Should I Dote on Her?” This track is perfect for those who’ve just fallen in love or can’t quite bring themselves to confess their feelings.

Turn up the volume and let it blast—maybe it’ll give you the courage to confess!

KanadeSukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – “Kanade” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / KANADE Music Video

This song was released about eight months after their first single and is Sukima Switch’s second single.

In response to the Great East Japan Earthquake, which struck off the coast of Tohoku on March 11, 2011, footage of the artists themselves was shown to comfort everyone.

The lyrics, which sing about parting with a loved one, are very sad and heartrending.