I love it… A wonderful love song with lyrics that touch the heart. Classic and popular tracks from Japanese music.
Whether you’re in love or not, plenty of people probably “love love songs,” don’t they?
Maybe you’re looking for a wonderful love song for an anniversary with your partner or for your wedding.
In this article, we’ve gathered love songs that include the word “I love you” in the lyrics—just for you.
It’s a phrase that can be hard to say out loud, but it’s one you want included when expressing your feelings through a song.
If you want to deliver your love straight to that special someone, be sure to check these out.
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I love it... A wonderful love song with lyrics that touch the heart. Masterpieces and popular tracks in Japanese music (71–80)
Tearful KissATSUSHI
ATSUSHI covers a well-known classic by the legendary Southern All Stars.
This timeless song of heartache is one almost everyone has heard at least once.
The arrangement lets you enjoy it comfortably, with a sweet vocal tone that appeals to listeners of all generations.
LOVE DEEPER (Prod. m.c.A•T)Reiko
This is a track by REIKO that inscribes a new page in the history of Japanese R&B.
It drew attention for officially sampling “Ryusei no Saddle,” a classic from Toshinobu Kubota’s landmark 1986 album SHAKE IT PARADISE.
The fact that Kubota himself—the original composer—praised it as “several times funkier than the source” speaks to its exceptional quality.
When you want to savor love anew, listening to this song will surely fill you with a gentle, tender feeling.
I can’t love anyone but you anymore.KinKi Kids
A grand ballad by KinKi Kids that makes you want to convey your true feelings to the one you love.
Have you ever cherished someone so deeply that just being apart from them made you uneasy? Released in June 2000, this song was chosen as the opening theme for the drama “The City Where Angels Disappeared,” starring Koichi Domoto.
Listening to it will make you want to put the love hidden in your heart into words right now.
Why not share this earnest vow of love with someone special?
I love it... A wonderful love song with lyrics that really hit home. Classic and popular Japanese songs (81–90).
LOVE YOU ONLYTOKIO
TOKIO’s debut single leaves a vivid impression with its straightforward lyrics that shout, “I can only see you.” The song’s exhilarating band sound—brimming with a sense of speed as if capturing the rush of being in love—is simply refreshing.
Tomoya Nagase’s piercing vocals from his younger days are also incredibly pleasant to the ear.
Released in September 1994, the track was used as the theme song for the anime Tsuyoshi Shikkari Shinasai.
The fact that they made their first appearance on the year-end NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen just a little over three months after their debut speaks to their popularity at the time.
It’s an irresistible track for anyone who loves crisp, refreshing rock.
LOVE NEVER DIESMISIA
This song, released in May 2025 as the title track of the first original album in about three and a half years, features lyrics written by MISIA and composition by Toshiaki Matsumoto, known for “Everything.” Inspired by Shakespeare’s As You Like It, the lyrics explore the theme of undying love.
It’s a danceable number that fuses an emotional melody with rousing arrangements—a hopeful anthem that supports those at life’s turning points and those who want to believe in eternal love.
Tearful KissSazan Ōrusutāzu
A bittersweet yet beautiful melody that seeps into the heart, this ballad delicately portrays the protagonist’s sorrow and lingering feelings as they face a breakup with a lover.
The emotionally rich vocals woven by Southern All Stars, together with a simple instrumental arrangement, convey the pain of heartbreak with striking clarity.
Released in July 1992, it drew major attention as the theme song for the drama “Zutto Anata ga Suki Datta.” It became Southern All Stars’ first million-selling single and won the Excellence Award at the 34th Japan Record Awards.
Whether you’re seeking to heal the sadness of parting or reminiscing about past love, this song gently stays by your side—and continues to be a source of comfort for many to this day.
Why did I end up falling in love with you?Tōhōshinki
A gem of a ballad that captures the aching heartbreak and pure love for another, pressing on the listener’s heart.
It delicately portrays the feelings of a protagonist watching a bride and groom at their wedding, touching on the subtle emotions woven from a wish for a loved one’s happiness and lingering regret.
Released by Tohoshinki in July 2008, the song’s elegant piano-and-strings arrangement blends beautifully with the five-member harmony, earning it the No.
1 spot on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It also won an Excellent Work Award at the 50th Japan Record Awards, paving the way for the group’s first appearance on the Kohaku Uta Gassen.
A track that seeps into your heart on night drives, rainy days, or when love is weighing on your mind.