Recommended love songs for men: A collection of classic hits that sing about men's love
When we think of love songs, they tend to be seen as a genre that’s popular with women, but of course men also have times when they want to listen to love songs!
Even when we just say “love songs,” there are tracks that tell all kinds of stories—happy love, heartbreak, unrequited love, unattainable love, and more.
In this article, we’ll be introducing a wide range of love songs recommended for men like that!
Read along with the lyrics as you listen, and be sure to find the one song that perfectly matches your feelings.
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Recommended love songs for men: A collection of classic tracks about men's love (21–30)
Hide-and-seekYuuri
A poignant ballad that likens a breakup with a live-in lover to the children’s game of hide-and-seek.
Through images of a tumbler left behind and a messy room, it vividly portrays a man’s heart steeped in emptiness and loneliness.
Yuuri’s delicate vocals, paired with a simple, guitar-centered arrangement, superbly convey the pain of heartbreak.
Released in December 2019, the recording was supervised by Hiro of MY FIRST STORY.
The music video, directed by Elizabeth Miyaji and featuring actress Yuu Kinoyama, further deepens the work’s world.
It is a gem of a love song that closely resonates with those who have just experienced a breakup or who still harbor longing for someone dear.
PairingOnda Masanori
Masayuki Onda, known for his sweet and wistfully poignant vocals, has garnered popularity for love songs told from a male perspective.
This work is his original song released in February 2024, a standout track that has surpassed 136,000 views on YouTube.
The lyrics candidly express deep affection and sincerity toward a lover, carrying a message that resonates with listeners’ hearts.
Whether on an anniversary or an ordinary day, listening will help you reaffirm your feelings for your partner.
It’s a heartwarming love song we highly recommend to those in love and to couples alike.
In the midst of the trivialHoshino Gen
A heartwarming song that gently portrays the love hidden in everyday, ordinary moments.
Its lyrics express love through the five senses, and a pleasant melody infused with jazz elements blends seamlessly to create a tender world that anyone can relate to.
Described by Gen Hoshino as “the first love song I wrote head-on,” the track was released as a single in March 2011 and is also included on the album Episode.
It reached No.
17 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and stayed on the charts for 24 weeks, gaining widespread popularity.
Singing softly about the subtleties of human relationships—exchanges between lovers and reconciliation after hurting one another—this is a recommended song for anyone who wants to cherish time with someone special.
Tightly.mosao.
A signature song by Mosa, gently and softly depicting the everyday touches and emotions of lovers.
It carefully captures the small, ordinary moments between a couple—body warmth, sleeping faces, familiar phrases—to express the happiness of being in love.
Released in July 2020, the track was included as a key piece on the album “Koi no Uta.” Two years later, a follow-up song titled “Gift,” portraying the couple’s happy future, was also released.
Its relaxed rhythm and delicate vocals work well for moments when you want listeners to focus at karaoke.
With lyrics that tenderly convey a woman’s feelings, it’s a perfect song for anyone who wants to express their affection to someone special.
Love SongGReeeeN
A song that carries the feeling of being healed just by having her by your side, and the importance of spending ordinary moments together.
A woman who’s loved this much must be truly happy, right? If you can’t express your gratitude to your girlfriend or find it hard to propose, you might consider giving her this song in place of words.
C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Cosmos (Autumn Cherry Blossoms)~Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
It’s a song about a man’s heartrending love.
If a handsome guy like this sings it, any woman would feel her heart skip a beat, wouldn’t she? While the dance tracks are popular, the gently melancholic ballads are also well-loved.
Sung with a man’s sensual charm, it really hits you right in the heart.
I want to hug you.Mr.Children
When talking about love songs by male Japanese artists, you can’t leave out Mr.Children.
Their enduringly popular song “Dakishimetai” (“I Want to Hold You”) is filled throughout—with its lyrics and melody—with the bittersweet feelings a man has for the woman he loves.
Let this warm, comforting song heal you.
