Popular Western Love Songs & Romance Tracks Ranking [2026]

Boom ClapCharli XCX57rank/position

Charli XCX – Boom Clap (The Fault In Our Stars Soundtrack) [Official Video]

An impressive love song that likens the exhilaration of falling in love to the beating of a heart.

Charli XCX’s crystalline vocals beautifully capture the rising excitement and purity of being in love.

By comparing the beloved to the sun and light, and singing of unconditional love and trust, the song conveys a sincere devotion to romance.

Released in June 2014 and included on the album “Sucker,” it was also featured on the soundtrack of the film “The Fault in Our Stars,” becoming a major hit that reached No.

8 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

It’s the perfect track for expressing your feelings of love honestly or reaffirming your affection for someone special.

Call me maybeCarly Rae Jepsen58rank/position

Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe

We’d like to introduce this song by Carly Rae Jepsen, which became an explosive hit thanks in part to tweets from Justin Bieber.

Many people have probably heard the strings and melody in the chorus somewhere before, and you can tell that the song places a lot of emphasis on the chorus in its overall structure.

This track, in particular, has a very girlish vibe—an uplifting, happy song that makes you feel her fluttering excitement.

You Belong With MeTaylor Swift59rank/position

Taylor Swift – You Belong With Me

The person standing next to the one you love is someone other than you.

This signature song by American artist Taylor Swift belts out that frustrating, unrequited jealousy over an up-tempo melody.

Its lyrics—contrasting his glamorous girlfriend with the plain, unnoticed self watching from the bleachers—leave a poignant impression of a tender, aching heart.

Many will relate to the tight squeeze in your chest when she pleads, “I’m the one who understands you best.” The bright, catchy sound only makes the jealousy and frustration stand out more, cutting straight to the heart.

This is a track that poppily speaks for those helpless, pent-up feelings.

Die With A SmileLady Gaga, Bruno Mars60rank/position

Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars – Die With A Smile (Official Music Video)

It’s a miraculous ballad born from the collaboration between the global songstress Lady Gaga and the masterful melody-maker Bruno Mars! With the end of the world drawing near, the lyrics—wishing to keep smiling by the side of a loved one until the very last moment—are so moving they make your heart swell.

Released in August 2024, the song became a major talking point, serving as the theme for the film “Eternal Love” and featuring in an Apple commercial.

Its nostalgic melody, reminiscent of ’70s soft rock, and the soul-stirring harmonies of the two artists are nothing short of breathtaking.

It’s a masterpiece you’ll want to listen to on quiet nights with someone special, or whenever you want to feel the weight of true love.

Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi61rank/position

Lewis Capaldi – Someone You Loved

A gem of a ballad that gently stays close to the hearts of those in pain.

Hailing from Scotland, Lewis Capaldi is a singer-songwriter known for his powerful vocals and deep emotional expression.

Released in November 2018, this work is a soulful song that tenderly embraces the ache of heartbreak and loss.

Set to the sound of piano, it quietly portrays the earnest feelings of a protagonist who has lost someone dear.

The music video features actor Peter Capaldi, and through a story of organ donation, it conveys both the sorrow of parting from a loved one and the connection to a new life.

Included on the album “Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent,” it won Song of the Year at the 2019 Brit Awards.

It’s a track that gently gives you a push when you stand at a crossroads in life with a deeply wounded heart.

You & IOne Direction62rank/position

One Direction – You & I

A ballad characterized by guitar sounds, released by One Direction in 2014.

It was a hit around the world and won a Brit Award in 2015.

The music video, directed by Ben Winston, was filmed at Clevedon Pier in southwest England.

I’ll Make Love to YouBoyz II Men63rank/position

Boyz II Men – I’ll Make Love To You (Official Music Video)

Boyz II Men, arguably the most famous vocal group in the world.

Among their songs, this is the ultimate love ballad that stands as a milestone in R&B history.

It features gentlemanly yet passionate lyrics that promise to fulfill a partner’s every desire, paired with a lush, sweet melody line.

Released as a single in July 1994, it famously held the No.

1 spot on the U.S.

charts for 14 consecutive weeks.

Produced by the renowned Babyface and honored with a Grammy, this timeless classic has been cherished across generations, even being performed in the film Pitch Perfect.

It’s the perfect song to play on a romantic night with someone special, or in any moment when you want to express your love.