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)
B.M.S.idom

A love song notable for its warm acoustic sound and gentle vocals.
The lyrics, infused with idom’s sincere feelings, make you want to savor those precious moments with your partner.
Released in July 2024, it drew attention after being used as a TV drama tie-in song.
It’s the perfect track for the times when you want to honestly say the words you don’t usually voice—“I love you.” When you feel like thinking about the future for the two of you, why not give this song a listen?
ContrastTOMOO

A gem of a love song that exquisitely interweaves longing for someone with a tender ache.
The feelings TOMOO weaves—wavering between the joy and loneliness of love—gently embrace emotions anyone can relate to.
That bittersweet yearning of having someone right before your eyes yet being unable to close the distance between your hearts.
The pure emotion that slips out despite putting on a brave face.
Carefully giving voice to the heart of someone in unrequited love, this song has been airing since January 2024 as the ending theme for cour 2 of the anime Blue Box.
It’s a track we especially recommend to those who are in the midst of a romance, with their loved one nearby yet unable to be fully honest about their feelings.
aspiration; longing; ardent desireFukuyama Masaharu

This is a work by Masaharu Fukuyama that portrays a heartrending romance and parting during wartime through delicate emotional expression.
The lyrics carefully weave together feelings for a loved one, a longing for peaceful everyday life, and the inescapable flow of fate, conveying the emotions of people buffeted by the era of war.
The tender vocals depict a yearning for the small joys of daily life and the warm moments shared with someone precious.
Created as the theme song for the film “If Only I Could Meet You Again on the Hill Where That Flower Blooms,” released in December 2023, this piece brilliantly expresses the worldview of the original novel through music.
Despite dealing with heavy themes such as war and separation, it is a song that evokes human warmth and hope, recommended for those who wish to reflect on the bonds with their loved ones and the preciousness of peace.
I love it... A wonderful love song with lyrics that really hit home. Classic and popular Japanese songs (81–90).
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.
I love youSUPER BEAVER

This is a gem of a song that passionately conveys the importance of honestly expressing love and gratitude.
It’s a track from the album “I Love You,” released in February 2021, and it helped mark their first full-length album after re-signing with a major label.
Also included on the same album, “Toppakou” was used as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Haikyu!! TO THE TOP, and “Jidai” was featured in a corporate commercial for NTT West.
With its straightforward lyrics and SUPER BEAVER’s signature powerful sound, this song underscores the preciousness of human connections and the importance of caring for others.
A staple that always energizes their live shows, it’s an essential track when talking about the band.
Give it a listen when you want to express your feelings to someone important in your daily life, or when you want to release emotions you’ve been holding inside.
Primalorijinarurabu

A heartwarming love song that begins with the bittersweet feeling of gazing up at a loved one’s window in the stillness of a snowy, pre-dawn winter morning.
It’s one of ORIGINAL LOVE’s signature tracks, brimming with the joy and ache of love and a yearning for eternity.
Takao Tajima’s emotionally rich vocals blend beautifully with arrangements infused with soul and funk, creating a sophisticated, urban soundscape.
Released in February 1996, it drew attention as a TV drama theme song and reached No.
5 on the Oricon weekly chart.
It’s a song I recommend when you want to cherish pure feelings for someone you love—one that gently stays by your heart.
Its beautiful lyrics and melody continue to captivate many listeners to this day.
24/7 LOVEHilcrhyme

It’s a love song filled with kindness and determination.
Expressing a promise to love all year round, the track radiates a warmth that gently embraces longtime couples and lovers.
Released in June 2024 to celebrate Hilcrhyme’s 15th major-label anniversary, it was also chosen as the opening theme for the MBS/TBS drama “Grey Maiden.” Showcasing their signature blend of pop elements and rap, this piece shines with their unique style.
It’s perfect for moments when you want to reaffirm your bond with someone special, or as wedding BGM.
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to convey gratitude to the one they love.



