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[By Situation] 6 Types of Love Songs: A Collection of Romance Tracks That Resonate with the Heart

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Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.

When you’re in love, you naturally want to listen to love songs, right? But when you actually start looking, many people find it hard to discover that one favorite track that truly resonates with their heart.

In this article, we’ll introduce love songs divided into six situations: “Unrequited Love Songs,” “Heartbreak Songs,” “Songs of Impossible Love,” “Mutual Love Songs,” “Confession Songs,” and “Classic First-Love Hits.” We’ve selected a wide range from popular tracks to timeless standards, so use this to help you find the perfect love song for you!

Classic songs of bittersweet first love (1–10)

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back number - “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” Music Video (Theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama “A Story to Read When You First Fall in Love”)

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It’s the song that was chosen as the theme for the drama “A Story to Read When You First Fall in Love.” The drama centers on a woman who was raised in a studious family and has barely experienced any real romance.

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY” is filled with the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love.

It somehow leaves you with a feeling like there’s a hole in your heart.

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First loveHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata / First Love (Short Ver.)

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First love isn’t always a fond memory for everyone.

Motohiro Hata’s “Hatsukoi” is a song about a broken first love.

Its tone evokes a deep sense of loneliness—surely born from the sorrow of parting.

I imagine many people can relate to a sound that feels sad beyond simply bittersweet.

Even as we carry this sorrow, I want to believe that happiness—like in “Himawari no Yakusoku”—awaits us afterward.

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Unrequited lovemiwa

miwa 'Unrequited Love'

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A quintessential unrequited love song, miwa’s “Kataomoi.” Released in 2012 as her eighth single, the track captures the feelings of love you can’t stop even when you know it won’t come true—the overthinking that never settles, the aching heart.

Don’t we all have an “unforgettable love” that made us feel this way? Some may recall a youthful romance, while others might be experiencing unrequited love right now.

Either way, it’s a poignant love song that resonates deeply.

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In conclusion

Did you find a song that perfectly matches how you feel? Love takes so many forms, and the moments when we want to listen to love songs are different for everyone—when you want to cry, when you need a boost, when you’re looking for courage. How are you feeling right now? Love songs can stay close to your heart, letting you cry or giving you a gentle push forward. As you listen to different love songs, try facing your feelings honestly and openly.