[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 male artists (1–10)
The color of happinessOnda Masanori
A love song overflowing with tenderness—cherishing the one who brings color to ordinary days and embracing each other’s unadorned selves.
Its wistful yet warm vocals give voice to clumsy feelings that are hard to put into words.
Masanori Onda reworked an idea he’d been nurturing since he was 19, releasing it in January 2026 after about three and a half years.
It was written as the ending theme for the drama “Kimbap and Onigiri: Two in Love, Alike Yet Different.” A perfect track for lovers who acknowledge their differences in values and wish to treasure one another.
If you want to thank someone you love but feel too shy to say it, this is a number you should definitely hear.
PerfumeEito
This song became a huge hit on various subscription service charts and on YouTube in 2020 after it went viral on TikTok.
It’s a quintessential Reiwa-era hit, and I’d like you to pay attention to its biggest draw: the highly relatable lyrics.
As the title “Perfume” suggests, the story is about running into an ex-girlfriend who’s wearing the same perfume she used back when you were together, which triggers memories of your relationship—and even rekindles lingering feelings.
I’m sure you can relate to how a scent can bring memories rushing back, and that’s exactly what makes this song pierce the heart all the more deeply.
MOTTONEW!back number
When it comes to back number, known for producing numerous love songs, it’s all about bittersweet unrequited love songs and breakup songs! In this track, the lyrics depict someone so desperate to be understood that their desire for the other person could be called obsessive love, to the point they can’t let go.
Such straightforward feelings can come off as heavy and, in some cases, might even get labeled as “mentally unstable.” Featured on the album “Love Story,” released in March 2014, this song might help clear your head when your partner’s behavior seems a little suspicious…
If you’ve experienced love, there are probably many parts you’ll relate to.
My clumsy love, only for youAraki Kazuhito
It’s a love song that expresses the desire to always be together and a straightforward, sincere affection.
The warm line promising “I’ll always be there for you” is soothing, and the lyrics grip your heart right from the start.
This piece was released in March 2024 by Kazuhito Araki, a singer-songwriter from Kyoto Prefecture.
Unspoken feelings and inner emotions are conveyed in abundance, capturing the listener’s heart.
Overflowing with gratitude for the miracle of meeting that one special person, it’s a song lovers will want to hear!
365 daysMr.Children
At the time of its release, it was used in a commercial and became a hot topic as a tear-jerking love song: Mr.Children’s “365 Days.” The feelings of a man in love can be complicated and often not understood by women.
This song, which seems to understand that tight, heart-wrenching emotion, is sure to be highly relatable.
Male artists’ love songs (11–20)
Is there still anything that love can do?RADWIMPS
“Is There Still Anything That Love Can Do?” by RADWIMPS, which is also the theme song for the film Weathering with You.
The worldview crafted by vocalist Yojiro Noda is uniquely original, and this song immerses you in that overwhelming atmosphere.
It’s a piece that evokes each person’s own form of love, so try listening while reflecting on what love means to you.
somedaySaucy Dog
Their lyrics depict everyday scenes, and I think that often makes it easy to relate and vividly picture them as you listen.
I believe that’s an important element in making a song personally meaningful.
This track, full of those relatable moments—especially the chorus line that goes, “I wanted to see the same scenery”—has likely struck a chord with many.
Yet, in contrast to how romantically it’s written, the song tells of a fleeting heartbreak and a faint lingering attachment, and it’s sure to move you as it overlaps with your own experiences.