[Love Songs] Recommended love songs. Masterpieces that sing about feelings of love.
What kind of story is the “love song” you’re looking for?
Who are the characters, and what emotions are in motion?
Even when we say love song, it comes in many forms.
Just as some romances begin while others end, there are as many love stories as there are people in love.
Some people are thrilled to be united with the one they love; some are still struggling to catch up with the sorrow of a goodbye; and perhaps some are starting to think about marriage beyond dating, gazing at their partner while looking toward the future.
Because the beginnings and endings of love stories differ from person to person, the love songs we introduce here have been selected from a wide range of perspectives.
“I want to know your recommendations.” “I want to hear a love song that touches my heart.” “I’d like something happy.”
You’re sure to find the love song you’ve been wanting to hear.
These are all tracks that anyone can recognize as masterpieces, so please give them a listen.
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Top 20 Love Songs (1–10)
Because it won’t reach / Because it doesn’t reachHirai Ken
When I first tried to make sense of the lyrics, I was left wondering what they were really about at a glance.
But when you hear that the song was written as the theme for the film “50 First Dates,” the lyrics suddenly come together into a single story! The movie is about a woman who loses the previous day’s memories due to the aftereffects of an accident, and a man who falls in love with her.
With that in mind, reading the lyrics again lets you feel a love that’s heartbreaking yet incredibly straightforward and warm, and it will surely help you rediscover the charm of this beautiful song.
Marigoldaimyon
What kind of love comes to mind when you can smile and say, “Those were the days”? Aimyon’s song Marigold, which she performed when she first appeared on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
Whether it went well or not, it might be hard to have a romance you can now look back on with a nostalgic smile.
The painful and sad memories tend to take over, but this is a number that gently stays by your side in those moments.
Hide-and-seekYuuri
This is Yuuri’s signature song, which became a huge topic after he guested at a MY FIRST STORY live.
Written about a girlfriend who suddenly walked out of the room, the song likens the situation to a game of hide-and-seek, and its earnestness is truly moving.
The narrator longs for her to come back, yet he also understands that her feelings have drifted away and that she won’t return.
It’s a supreme ballad that captures the aching, helpless longing a man carries.
Love Song Best 20 (11–20)
A love song that never fades no matter when you listen.
Have you found the one song you’re looking for? If you’re still thinking “Not yet!”, try listening to the tracks ranked 11th to 20th as well.We’re featuring love songs that just missed the top 10.As someone introducing love songs, these are all must-include classics you can’t leave out!
Shape of LoveMISIA feat.HIDE(GReeeeN)
A collaboration with HIDE from GReeeeN.
This song was featured in the drama “Gibo to Musume no Blues.” In “Ai no Katachi,” the striking metaphor says, “If love existed in a tangible form, my love for you would fit perfectly in my heart.” The expressions are clear and lovely, aren’t they? Along with its straightforward chorus lyrics, it’s a heartwarming track.
PrologueUru
This is the song chosen as the theme for the drama ‘Chuugaku Seito Nikki’ (Junior High School Diary).
It conveys the pain and hardship of unrequited love.
Sung by Uru, whose delicate, thornless voice enhances the sense of poignancy even more.
When you fall in unrequited love, it’s not only the fluttering, positive feelings—you also experience suffering.
Maplesupittsu
Speaking of Spitz, they’re a nationally beloved band that represents Japan.
Among their songs, this love song is especially popular, right? Masamune Kusano’s clear, translucent vocals make the beauty of this track stand out even more.
At the same time, when you look at the lyrics that depict parting, I think anyone can relate by connecting them to their own experiences.
Their songs are known for literary lyrics, so interpretations vary from listener to listener, but from any angle you take, you can feel the ache of heartbreak and the lingering attachment to a loved one—it tightens your chest.
Promise of RomanceIkuta Rira
This song is perfect for anyone who wants to express their love as straightforwardly as it is adorably embarrassing.
Packed with feelings for a significant other, this love song, which honestly conveys the desire to stay together forever, was included on the album “Jukebox,” released in November 2019.
It was later rearranged in August 2021 and chosen as the theme song for the romance show “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita: Himawari Edition.” Its bittersweet melody set to a medium tempo resonates deeply.
Listen to it while thinking of your precious partner with whom you’ve shared both hardships and joys.