Classic songs about proposals. Recommended popular tracks.
The moment of a proposal is a very nerve-wracking scene where you pledge your future happiness.
Along with joy, worries and a sense of responsibility come, too.
It’s a wonderful moment, yet one where you may also feel a bit anxious about what lies ahead—a slightly complicated state of mind.
This time, we’re introducing songs themed around proposals!
We’ve gathered a variety of tracks: songs that sing about a bright future for the two of you, ones that capture the mixed feelings of excitement and anxiety, and songs from a woman’s perspective.
That said, every song shares one thing in common: they all express love in a straightforward, beautiful way!
These tracks are recommended both for those considering a proposal and for those who have already decided to get married, so be sure to find your favorite!
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Classic songs about proposing: Recommended popular tracks (31–40)
I was searching for you ~New Jersey United~CHEMISTRY
Released in 2002 as CHEMISTRY’s fourth single.
It was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Wedding Planner SWEET Delivery,” and was issued as a re-cut single from their first album, “The Way We Are.” It’s a proposal song overflowing with happiness, featuring a beautifully blended harmony by the duo.
DarlingDream
It was released in 2014 as Dream’s 23rd single.
The song was used in Recruit’s “This Month’s Zexy” commercial, and its lyrics overflow with the pure feelings of a woman who dreams of and awaits the day she is proposed to.
It reached No.
4 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Lion HeartSMAP
It was released in 2000 as SMAP’s 32nd single.
The song was used as the theme for the NTV drama “Food Fight,” starring SMAP member Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, and its lyrics express a man’s feelings for a woman.
Written with the motif of “a male lion risking its life to protect the female,” the lyrics make it a straightforward proposal song from a man, and it is also popular at weddings.
If I were to fall in love once moreHiguchi Ai
Ai Higuchi beautifully sings of a love swaying between ideals and reality.
Written as the theme song for ABEMA’s popular show “Goodbye Proposal via Greece,” the piece was released as a digital single in September 2024.
It delicately portrays the complex emotions surrounding romance, making it a perfect song for couples considering marriage.
The warm, acoustic guitar-driven arrangement further enhances the lyrical world.
With a voice imbued with the feeling, “Let this be my last love,” it’s sure to move anyone who listens.
that personieiri reo
This is a masterpiece by Leo Ieiri that gently portrays the heart-trembling moment of a proposal.
With her warm vocals, she expresses both the happiness and the anxiety that arise as relationships deepen.
The lyrics, which stay close to the feelings of someone in love, are sure to resonate with many listeners.
Released in advance as a single in September 2024, it will also be included on the album “My name,” out in October.
This song was also selected as the theme for ABEMA’s program “Sayonara Proposal via Greece.” It’s a heartwarming ballad for couples considering marriage, as well as anyone struggling with the bonds they share with someone important.
Classic songs about proposals: Recommended popular tracks (41–50)
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo
A beloved masterpiece by Yo Hitoto that gently sings a prayer for loved ones and a wish for peace.
Released in February 2004, it has soothed many hearts with her unique sensibility as a Japanese-Taiwanese artist and her clear, transparent voice.
Using the flower—an emblem of Japan–U.S.
friendship—as its motif, the song expresses bonds with precious people and hopes for a happy future.
It was featured as the theme song for NTV’s Tuesday Suspense Theater and in JRA commercials, and set a record by staying on the Oricon Weekly Singles chart for 125 consecutive weeks.
Whether in moments of aching love or parting, or at life’s milestones such as weddings and graduations, it remains a song that shines without fading.
ForeverGosuperāzu
It was released in 2000 as The Gospellers’ 14th single.
Chosen as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s “JAPAN COUNTDOWN,” it stayed on the charts for 44 weeks—the longest run among their singles.
A masterpiece whose gentle harmonies and straightforward lyrics resonate deeply.