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 hits about men's love (41–50)
180°yamazaru
A heart-wrenching love ballad by Yamasaru that tugs at the listener’s heartstrings.
Its words quietly resonate, asking what true kindness really is.
Released in February 2016, it stands out as a memorable piece in his musical career.
The song portrays the conflict of a love that must end and the delicate feelings of not wanting to hurt the other person, showcasing Yamasaru’s refined sensitivity and expressive power.
The warm tone of the acoustic guitar and his unique blend of rap and singing deepen the story’s impact.
It is a heartwarming ballad that offers comfort to those who have experienced heartbreak or a farewell to someone dear.
Love isn’t fashionableOkamura Yasuyuki with Koide Yusuke
This is a message song that sounds the alarm against the trend of treating romance like a fashion accessory.
Set to a groovy sound that blends funk and rock, it carefully portrays a shy, hesitant kind of love.
Crafted from Yasuyuki Okamura’s groovy sound and Yusuke Koide’s delicate lyrics, the single was released in April 2014 and was also used as the theme song for the variety show “Kubo Mine Hyada Kojirase Night.” It appears on the album “Kōfuku” (Happiness) and has been highly praised by music critics.
It’s a perfect track for those who are awkward in love or uncomfortable following the crowd, offering empathy and encouraging a sincere approach to romance.
SymphonyHirai Dai
A song by Dai Hirai that powerfully sings of feelings for a loved one, as if telling a hero’s story of life.
Like the heroes we all admired, the determination to grow stronger for the sake of someone you must protect strikes a chord.
Produced in April 2023 as the theme song for the live-action film “TOKYO MER: Mobile Emergency Room — The Movie,” it beautifully blends Hirai’s gentle, warm vocals with the grandeur of an orchestral sound.
The lyrics, linked to the film’s worldview, are sure to gently encourage everyone striving for the sake of someone dear.
Filled with love, Hirai’s voice makes this a song you’ll want to hear when your feelings for family, a partner, friends, or anyone special grow strong.
homeKiyama Yusaku
A song from a father’s perspective by Yusaku Kiyama that weaves together the deep love of a parent cherishing their child and the joys of parenting, expressed through a gentle vocal and ballad melody.
It delivers to the heart, along with the warm tones of the piano, everyday moments shared with a child, a parent’s feelings as they watch their child grow, and messages to the child.
Released in February 2008 as his major-label debut on tearbridge records, it was chosen as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “UtaSta!!” and Yomiuri TV’s “Joho Live Miyane-ya.” In December of the same year, he performed at the 59th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.
This is a song you’ll want to listen to during life’s important milestones—such as graduations and weddings—when you want to feel the bond between parent and child.
Love MemoryMatsuzaki Shigeru
This is a gem of a love ballad sung by Shigeru Matsuzaki.
The lyrics, celebrating deep affection and the joy of life, overflow with a pure vow of eternal love.
Released in August 1977, it became a major talking point as the theme song for Glico Almond Chocolate, starring Tomokazu Miura and Momoe Yamaguchi in the commercial.
That same year, Matsuzaki made his first appearance on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen, and the following year the song was selected as the entrance march for the 50th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.
It’s a piece you’ll want to listen to while reflecting on those irreplaceable memories of love that everyone experiences at least once.
A life-sized love songAqua Timez
There are feelings that are conveyed more through hugging and being hugged than through words, aren’t there? Even the things that are too embarrassing to say are all expressions of caring for the other person.
When I listen to this song, it makes me truly feel, from the bottom of my heart, that I want to fall in love with someone for real.
Precious loveEXILE ATSUSHI
I think many people have heard it since it was also used as a commercial song.
You can feel the man’s straightforward desire to be with you forever.
ATSUSHI’s one-of-a-kind, beautiful voice makes you feel happy when you listen—it’s the ultimate love song.