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 songs about men's love (1–10)
Love songMarushii
This ballad gently soaks into the heart, honoring the simple act of saying “I love you” straight, carried by the warm tones of piano and strings.
Sung in Yukyo Yoshida’s tender voice, it weaves everyday happiness and honest, down-to-earth feelings that once felt too embarrassing to say.
For anyone who wishes they could go back and be truthful this time, it will likely resonate deeply.
Featured on the album “Candle,” released in November 2023, this song spent eight consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the newcomer chart.
It’s a comforting masterpiece for everyone who, while remembering the days with someone precious they only recognized after losing, hopes to tie the red string of fate once again.
RevivalSukima Suichi
Ossan’s Love is a drama that comically yet earnestly portrays romance between men and became a social phenomenon in 2018.
Its theme song is “Revival” by Sukima Switch.
The lyrics open with scenes that evoke the lingering traces of summer—like the strong sunlight at the end of September and towering cumulus clouds—and depict memories of someone once spent time with gradually coming back to life.
The way long-forgotten feelings begin to stir again naturally overlaps with the drama’s wavering love stories.
Recommended for moments when you want to quietly reflect on your own emotions.
Sunday Love LetterOfisharu Higedan Dism
A work that conjures a warm scene: writing a letter during a calm holiday while listening to the breathing of a lover asleep beside you.
Many will likely empathize with the protagonist, who puts feelings of gratitude and anxiety—normally too embarrassing to say out loud—onto stationery.
The blue-ink pen that serves as the song’s motif apparently comes from a true story: vocalist Satoshi Fujiwara used one in his school days after hearing it made things easier to remember.
This track closes the mini-album “MAN IN THE MIRROR,” released in June 2016, and has enjoyed steadfast popularity since their indie days.
It’s a gentle song that gives you a nudge forward when you’re feeling lonely in a long-distance relationship or when you want to reaffirm your love for a cherished partner.
Anxious LipsT-BOLAN
T-BOLAN, who rose to popularity in the ’90s with their straight-ahead rock sound.
Among their songs lies a hidden gem that captures the delicate side of love.
This track portrays a protagonist swayed by lingering anxiety and jealousy toward their lover.
Afraid that putting it into words might break the relationship, all they can do is hold on tightly—a clumsy kind of love that, paired with Arashi Moritomo’s husky vocals, really hits you in the heart.
The song appears on their fifth album, LOOZ, released in December 1993.
The way it shifts from a reggae-tinged rhythm into a driving rock sound in the chorus is incredibly cool to listen to.
On a night when a shadow falls over your relationship, this song will let you deeply relate to that frustrating, conflicted feeling.
A lie in the mirror smiles.T-BOLAN
This is the track included as the B-side to the million-selling single “Bye For Now,” released in November 1992.
It portrays the frustration and self-loathing in romance that make you act contrary to your true feelings.
Many listeners will feel a tightening in their chest at the scene where the self in the mirror smiles as if mocking one’s own lies.
The word choices—unusual for the time—also leave a strong impression.
The irresistible charm lies in the gap between the breezy pop-rock sound and the heartrending lyrics.
Moritomo Arashi’s soaring high notes in the chorus feel like the protagonist’s inner scream, stirring the listener’s emotions.
It’s a song you’ll want to hear on nights when you’re hiding your true feelings.
An endless love songmei-chan
A love song that sings of everlasting love.
Mei-chan’s warm vocals resonate deep in the heart.
The catchy melody and lyrics filled with profound emotion are truly captivating.
Its bright, forward-looking message gives listeners energy and hope.
This track is included on the album “Yakisoba Pan,” released in July 2024.
Seiji Kameda’s arrangement and production shine.
It’s the perfect song for moments when you want to feel a bond with someone special or need the courage to face forward and live.
TRUE LOVESnow Man
Set to a vibrant J-pop sound, it sings about the small miracles found in everyday life.
It’s a track released digitally by the idol group Snow Man in October 2025, serving as the lead song for their album Ongokochishin, which came out in November of the same year.
It expresses the feeling of still being captivated by a lover turning around at a meeting spot, and gratitude for the days that pass by as a matter of course—warming the heart with the relationship it portrays.
It’s a touching love song to listen to when you want to be reminded of the happiness of having someone precious in your life.