Songs about love. A collection of classic love songs.

A heart in love dancesOnda Masanori

The Dancing Heart of Love / Masanori Onda

A song distinguished by its gentle, soft vocals and buoyant, heart-lifting melody.

The emotionally rich lyrics brim with the joy and happiness of being in love.

By likening the tenderness of tantanmen noodles to a lover’s cheek, it deftly portrays the way even the smallest everyday moments become precious through the lens of love.

Paired with its warm vocals, it’s a track that resonates tenderly in the listener’s heart.

Released in January 2025, this piece is perfect for calm scenes like relaxing at a café or going for a drive.

For those who struggle to express their feelings to a partner, it’s a song that will give you a gentle push forward.

MyraTani Yuuki

Myra – Tani Yuuki (full ver.)

A gem of a love song that begins with the blissful everyday moments of two people waking up together and gradually portrays, with deep emotion, the process of their love falling apart.

It was the first track Tani Yuuki created with DTM after starting his music career, delicately weaving complex feelings for a lover while skillfully rhyming.

Its memorable melody and heartrending lyrics are sure to resonate with anyone facing a breakup.

Released as his debut single in July 2020, it was later included on his 2021 album “Memories.” The song was also featured in a TikTok commercial, capturing the hearts of many.

Highly recommended for those who want to share the thrill of love and the pain of heartache.

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Princess Princess 'Julian'

This is a ballad that sings of a bittersweet, aching love.

Released by Princess Princess in November 1990, this gem of a song delivers a cathartic performance of unfulfilled feelings, vividly portraying the complex emotions toward someone precious who is slipping away.

With lyrics by Kanako Nakayama and music by Kaori Okui, it drew attention as the band’s first ballad single and was also featured in a commercial for Citizen’s Lighthouse.

It reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and ranked 13th on the 1991 year-end chart.

For anyone experiencing the pangs of unrequited love or harboring deep feelings for someone important, this song will surely offer gentle solace.

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aiko - 'Kabutomushi' music video

A gem of a love song that expresses the feeling of falling in love by overlaying it with the changing of the four seasons.

Aiko’s clear, expansive vocals gently embrace you.

The lyrics, which cherish every emotion—from the joys of romance to its bittersweet ache—resonate deeply.

Since its release in November 1999, it has captured many hearts, being chosen as the ending theme for programs like CDTV and Jibireba!?.

With its translucent vocals, this captivating track evokes nostalgic memories of youth.

It’s the perfect song for moments when you want to feel at peace or look back on precious memories of love.

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Toshinobu Kubota – LA･LA･LA LOVE SONG with NAOMI CAMPBELL [Official Video Short ver.]

A dramatic love song by Toshinobu Kubota that captures the exhilaration of romance, like riding a merry-go-round.

It gently embraces the hearts of those who feel lonely, singing about the joy of reclaiming life’s sparkle through a new encounter.

In 1996, it was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Long Vacation,” starring Takuya Kimura, and became a major cultural sensation alongside the show.

It topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and surpassed total sales of 1.856 million copies, also earning an Excellent Work Award at the Japan Record Awards.

It’s the perfect song for moments when you want to bask in bittersweet memories of love or take a bold new step in life.

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“Rika” SIX LOUNGE Music Video / Illustration by Miku Masuda

With a paranoid yet pure sentiment, the way one thinks deeply about the other intertwines with a gently seeping melody.

The music video, in which visuals and sound are beautifully harmonized, was created by illustrator and manga artist Miku Masuda and has surpassed 1.7 million views.

The track was included on the acclaimed 2016 album “Shinonome,” with a re-recorded version released in August 2023, and was later featured on the album “FANFARE.” When your feelings for someone seem on the verge of running wild, listening to this song may help you face your emotions.

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Suisougurashi “Pretending to Be Grown-Up.” Official Music Video

A bittersweet love song that portrays the complex emotions of a woman who goes to meet someone on the last train at midnight.

Released by Suisougurashi in March 2022, the song delicately captures the feelings of a woman swept up in an adult romance.

Set to jazzy sounds and a catchy melody, it vividly depicts her inner conflict as she keeps the relationship going by hiding her true self to suit the other person’s convenience.

With a clear, translucent vocal, it expresses a woman wavering between her straightforward affection and the anxiety of losing her sense of self.

A song that offers comfort to those hurting from unrequited love or heartbreak.