Popular Western Love Songs & Romance Tracks Ranking [2026]

I Just Called to Say I Love YouStevie Wonder36rank/position

I Just Called To Say I Love You

Stevie Wonder is a legend who has remained at the top of the scene from the heyday of New Soul to the present.

Despite the challenge of being blind, he’s a genius artist who has created countless masterpieces with his overwhelming vocal power and piano talent.

Among his works, this heartwarming ballad continues to be loved across generations.

Rather than celebrating a special anniversary or event, its universal message—simply expressing love over the phone on an ordinary day—resonates alongside his gentle voice.

Released in 1984 as the theme song for the film The Woman in Red, it spent three consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the U.S.

charts that October and won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

Highly recommended for those who want to savor the small joys of everyday life.

Wish You Were HereAvril Lavigne37rank/position

Avril Lavigne – Wish You Were Here (Official Video)

Avril Lavigne, a singer-songwriter whose punkish style is hugely popular.

Even among Japanese singer-songwriters, many have been influenced by her.

The song being introduced here is Wish You Were Here, released in 2011.

It’s a track that pours out the aching feeling of “I wish you were here.” Even a usually strong girl can’t keep up that front in front of the man she loves.

This heartbreak song captures the pain of realizing that a love with someone so important has ended and that they can no longer be by her side.

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Teenage DreamKaty Perry38rank/position

Katy Perry – Teenage Dream (Official Music Video)

This pop song by Katy Perry, with its somewhat retro vibe, is the kind of track that brings back memories of teenage crushes.

You’ll surely relate to the lyrics, which honestly express a girl’s feelings—like hoping you’ll think she’s cute even without makeup.

Time After TimeCyndi Lauper39rank/position

Cyndi Lauper – Time After Time (Official HD Video)

Singer-songwriter Cyndi Lauper, who gained popularity for her distinctive high-pitched voice.

She is also extremely popular in Japan.

Although she had been active in bands since the late 1970s, she did not achieve commercial success at the time.

After making her solo debut in the 1980s, she quickly rose to fame and gained worldwide recognition.

“Time After Time” is one of her hit songs that became especially popular, and it remains a classic that many artists continue to cover today.

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Meant to Be (feat. Florida Georgia Line)Bebe Rexha40rank/position

Bebe Rexha – Meant to Be (feat. Florida Georgia Line) [Official Music Video]

This is a warm, gentle song that tenderly embraces the anxieties and doubts about love that everyone experiences at least once.

Bebe Rexha’s transparent, airy vocals and Florida Georgia Line’s powerful harmonies blend beautifully, creating a soothing, healing atmosphere.

Expressing the importance of believing in destiny and facing forward through an exquisite blend of pop and country, it has continued to captivate many hearts since its release in August 2017.

Featured on the album “Expectations,” the song received high acclaim, including a Grammy nomination.

It’s perfect for a calm night drive or quiet, contemplative moments.

For those troubled by love or feeling uncertain about a relationship with someone special, it will surely light a gentle glow in your heart.

Love You Like A Love SongSelena Gomez41rank/position

Selena Gomez & The Scene – Love You Like A Love Song

We often hear that artists turn their real-life experiences into songs, don’t we? Her love songs, born from her many romances, are the kind that pique everyone’s curiosity.

She’s constantly growing as a singer, and this track is distinguished by her unique voice and charmingly cute lyrics.

If I Ain’t Got YouAlicia Keys42rank/position

Alicia Keys – If I Ain’t Got You (Official HD Video)

It’s that beautiful piano ballad released as a single in February 2004 by New York–born singer-songwriter Alicia Keys.

Included on the acclaimed album The Diary of Alicia Keys, the song celebrates the preciousness of having the one you love by your side over wealth or fame.

It was reportedly written in response to the tragic events of 2001 and the state of the world, imbued with love for someone more important than diamonds or success.

In 2023, an orchestral version was featured in the Netflix series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, bringing it back into the spotlight.

It’s a timeless track perfect for weddings, or for an evening when you want to reaffirm your feelings for your partner.