[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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Love songs by female artists (1–10)
crescent moonayaka
People in long-distance relationships often feel increasingly lonely because they can’t see their partner, or unbearably anxious about what the other person is doing.
Ayaka’s song “Mikazuki” is a masterpiece that, in such moments, lets you look up at the vast night sky and think, “We’re looking at the same thing,” which naturally brings a comforting sense of connection to your partner.
Sayonara, baby.Kato Miria
This is a collaborative piece with SKY-HI from AAA, who has been expanding his range as a rapper.
Miliyah Kato’s worldview and SKY-HI’s rap intertwine beautifully to portray the struggles within a relationship.
The chorus, constructed as a conversation between lovers, feels fresh thanks to the unique way the two express themselves.
Song of LoveEvery Little Thing
This work is marked by a gently soul-soothing melody and a sweeping string arrangement.
It’s a gem of a ballad that symbolizes the period when Every Little Thing became a duo and their music gained deeper richness.
Written as the theme song for the 2002 theatrical film Inuyasha: Affections Touching Across Time, it was placed near the end of the album Many Pieces.
Kaori Mochida’s crystal-clear vocals deliver a universal message of peace and love with direct sincerity.
The lyrics, which feel like a prayer for a world without conflict, resonate deeply with the film’s story and light a warm flame of hope in the listener’s heart.
It’s the perfect song for moments of anxiety or quiet nights when you want to calm your mind.
A timeless classic that continues to be loved across generations.
planetariumOtsuka Ai
Ai Otsuka’s “Planetarium” was used as an insert song in the first season of the drama “Boys Over Flowers,” starring Mao Inoue.
The aching emotional distance between two people who love each other but can’t connect because of their different social standings seems to be reflected in the chorus lyrics.
It’s a song that makes you empathize with the frustration of unrequited love—the desire to be close but being unable to get there.
love letterEvery Little Thing
A sublime ballad you’ll find yourself wanting to hear when winter’s chill sinks into your bones.
It opens with a tranquil piano tone, gradually layered with strings, as if pent-up feelings were beginning to overflow.
Kaori Mochida’s delicate breath work gently conveys the subtle shades of emotions that words can’t capture.
Released by Every Little Thing in December 2004, the song became widely beloved as the theme for the film “A Love Letter from Heaven” and as a cough drop commercial tune.
It topped the Oricon weekly chart and was performed on that year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, capturing the hearts of many.
Perfect for times when you want to reaffirm how much someone means to you, or when you’re in the mood for a heartwarming moment.
beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko
Aiko’s exquisite ballad.
It’s a masterpiece I want to see passed down to future generations.
If you listen closely to the lyrics and picture the scenes, a romantic landscape comes to life.
Joy, sorrow, and pain all sway within the heart, yet the feelings for that person remain firm and unshakable.
Listening to this song makes me want to experience a wonderful love.
DarlingNishino Kana
Kana Nishino is well-known for her love songs.
She has sung many, from heart-wrenching to happy tunes, but this one has a warm, gentle feel.
The lyrics capture ordinary moments with a lover that make you feel cozy and think, “This is what love is like.” Perhaps it resonates because it doesn’t get overly dramatic and retains a sense of realness.