Classic songs about romance. Recommended popular tracks.
Looking up “romance” in the dictionary, you’ll find: 1) a story or incident concerning affection between a man and a woman; 2) an (adventurous) tale or legend that seldom occurs in reality.
Songs with “romance” in the title are packed with tracks that unfold dramatic love stories.
There are plenty of impactful songs too, so give them a listen.
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Classic songs about romance. Recommended popular tracks (11–20)
Sunshine RomanceORIGINAL LOVE
It’s a single by ORIGINAL LOVE, released in May 1993.
It reached a peak position of 48 on the Oricon chart and was used as an image song for Casio.
It was covered by Taiichiro Mitsunaga in 2010.
normal temperatureVaundy
Crafted in Vaundy’s signature love-song style, this track was also chosen as a commercial song for Zexy.
With cool, understated vocals and a restrained arrangement, it gives off a stylish impression.
Meanwhile, the lyrics—playing on the title “Jōnetsu” (Ever-warm/Constant Heat)—sing of a straightforward love brimming with passion.
Alongside the message “I love you straightforwardly, always running hot,” it also conveys how the singer is deeply drawn to the other person, as in “When I’m with you, my heart starts pounding.” The contrast between the sound and the lyrics feels fresh, doesn’t it?
Romance overflowsGesu no Kiwami Otome.
This is a single by Gesu no Kiwami Otome released in June 2015, which peaked at number 9 on the Oricon chart.
It was used as the theme song for the film “Strayer’s Chronicle” and was also featured in a Toyota commercial.
One day, suddenlyToa e moa
A gem of a love song woven by the crystal-clear unison of a man and a woman.
The graceful melody spun by Towa Tei et Moi delicately depicts, with subtle touches, the feelings of two young people shifting from friendship to love.
Paired with its quietly emotive tone, it becomes an outstanding piece suffused with urban lyricism.
Released in 1969, it reached No.
4 on the weekly Oricon chart and became a springboard for many of their signature songs.
Gently singing of emotions blooming from the depths of the heart, it’s a track I can recommend to anyone experiencing the first stirrings of love.
Romance PrivacyFurenchi Kisu
This is a single released in July 2012 by French Kiss, a unit derived from AKB48.
It ranked second on the Oricon weekly chart.
The music video features Yuki Kashiwagi aiming to become a politician.
Twilight RomancePorunogurafiti
It’s a single by Porno Graffitti released in November 2004, used as the theme song for the TV drama “Who Is the Most Important Person?” It reached No.
3 on the Oricon weekly chart and was also performed at that year’s NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Classic songs about romance. Recommended popular tracks (21–30)
Intense RomanceMitsukiyo
This is a single released in October 2002 by Mitsukiyo, a collaboration unit of Mitsuhiro Oikawa and Kiyoshiro Imawano.
It peaked at number 20 on the Oricon chart.
The CD also included a remix version by Ryuichiro Yunoki.