Recommended love songs for men: A collection of classic hits that sing about men's love

Better Half (feat. JEONGHAN of SEVENTEEN)Omoinotake

Omoinotake | Better Half (feat. JEONGHAN of SEVENTEEN) -Japanese ver.-【Studio Recording Video】

Even from far apart, Omoinotake delivers a moving ballad that sings of unwavering, powerful feelings set to a warm melody.

It also drew attention for featuring SEVENTEEN member Jeonghan.

Centered on a long-distance relationship, the song portrays the aching thoughts for a lover who’s far away and the love that deepens across the distance.

Its dramatically unfolding melody and the clear, expansive vocals of Reo Fujii and Jeonghan blend beautifully, resonating deeply with listeners.

The track was included on Omoinotake’s major second album, “Pieces,” released in January 2025, and was also chosen as the theme song for ABEMA’s original romance show “Koisuru ♥ Shuumatsu Homestay 2025 Fuyu” (Falling in Love: Weekend Homestay, Winter 2025).

It’s a song that will surely be there for anyone living apart from someone important or thinking of a distant loved one.

Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Let’s Become a Family (Full ver.)

A love song woven by Masaharu Fukuyama, a gem of a ballad overflowing with warm affection.

Its gentle melody tenderly embraces the precious feelings you share, harmonizing beautifully with heartwarming lyrics that focus on marriage and family bonds.

It carefully portrays gratitude toward one’s partner and hope for a future walked together, making it a timeless masterpiece that resonates deeply with listeners.

Released in August 2011, the song was featured in the commercial for Recruit’s wedding magazine Zexy and reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It has continued to be cherished at many weddings ever since.

This is a song that stays close to the heart—one to listen to when you want to feel the bond with someone special or when you’re about to take a new step in life.

First loveHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata – “First Love” Music Video

A ballad by Motohiro Hata, woven with sincere feelings carried by his clear, translucent voice.

He tenderly portrays memories of a love that ended against the flow of fate, likening them to a blue apple and tangled threads.

Released in January 2013 as the ending theme for the TV anime “Space Brothers” and later included on the album “Signed POP,” this work is a characteristically minor-key song from Hata.

Coupled with Seiji Kameda’s delicate arrangement, it strikingly depicts the pain and regret of a love that reached its farewell while still immature.

Hata’s relatable vocals make it a song that recalls the bitter experiences of a first love.

bouquetback number

back number – Bouquet (Short ver.)

This song, with its striking lyrics written as a dialogue between a couple from the very beginning, is one of back number’s signature tracks, loved by many listeners for its numerous ballads.

The lyrics have a somewhat laid-back feel, yet what’s depicted is a man pledging straightforward, unwavering love.

Precisely because the tone is so relaxed, the sincerity of that love stands out even more.

Try listening to this song while imagining yourself and the person you have feelings for.

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If only I could remain at zeroOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – If Only I Could Stay at Zero [Official Live Video]

A bittersweet ballad that captures the heartache of a long-distance relationship, it’s a song that truly resonates.

Included on the mini-album “MAN IN THE MIRROR,” released in June 2016, it conveys the woman’s feelings as a counterpart to the male-perspective track.

Many listeners will likely relate to the protagonist, who, while counting down the days until she can see her lover, puts on a brave face saying, “As long as I can hear your voice, that’s enough.” Satoshi Fujiwara’s sweet, aching vocals blend with the piano’s timbre, creating a masterpiece that has been cherished by fans for years.

It’s a highly recommended song for those lonely nights when you miss someone important.

Hide-and-seekYuuri

Yuuri “Kakurenbo” Official Music Video

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.

The Second-to-Last Love SongKokoro no Suke

Kokoronoshin – The Second-to-Last Love Song (Official Music Video)

This song centers on a bittersweet, real-life-inspired re-confession.

Released in July 2015 as Shinnosuke’s first solo digital single, it conveys regret over a past romance and the longing to win back that love.

Vivid scenes—stars seen from a loft window, two people sleeping within an almost touchable distance—are interwoven throughout, resulting in a work where a melodious track and emotionally rich lyrics blend beautifully.

The song is also included on the first full album, HOPE, and is one you’ll want to hear if you’ve experienced heartbreak or want to reexamine your relationship with someone important.