Lovely love song

Songs of pure love. Recommended masterpieces and popular pure-love love songs.

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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

We’ve gathered a selection of popular and classic songs that capture the feeling of “pure love.”

From love songs that put the other person first, to straightforward songs about falling in love, to songs about a love you can’t forget even after the person is gone—we’re introducing tracks that portray pure love in many forms.

There’s love that becomes possessive because the feelings are too strong, or love that constantly asks things of the other person.

And then there are feelings that simply wish for the other person’s happiness, growing deeper even if they’re never conveyed.

The songs featured in this article are tender, sincere, and so moving they might bring you to tears when you listen.

Please give them a listen.

Songs of Pure Love: Recommended Masterpieces and Popular Pure-Love Love Songs (31–40)

One million “I love you”sRake

Rake "One Million Times 'I Love You'"

One million “I love you”sRake

I think things like this song title are irresistible for junior and senior high school girls.

When you have excessive expectations or strong feelings about romance, a pure love song like this is bound to stick in your head.

That’s part of being young, so enjoy the moment.

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A Little Love SongMONGOL800

MONGOL800 / A Small Love Song

A Little Love SongMONGOL800

A fast-paced love song by MONGOL800, a three-piece rock band formed in Okinawa.

This track, which could be called one of their signature songs, has been covered by many artists.

Its straightforward lyrics convey feelings you can truly relate to.

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I long to see you now.MISIA

MISIA – Aitakute Ima (Official HD Music Video)

I long to see you now.MISIA

Seen this way, it means that female artists tend to have a lot of love songs.

Male artists probably have many as well, but in terms of quality and popularity, the reality is that female artists inevitably come out on top.

This song, for example, is a splendid love song.

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CHE.R.RYYUI

YUI　『CHE.R.RY-short ver.-』

CHE.R.RYYUI

These lyrics portray a cute unrequited crush, where even a single mail emoji brings joy.

The memorable chorus makes you want to hum along.

With its upbeat melody and YUI’s delicate vocals, it’s a song overflowing with girlish charm.

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Summer TriangleNICO Touches the Walls

NICO Touches the Walls 'Summer Triangle'

Summer TriangleNICO Touches the Walls

A summer love song used as the theme for the Calpis Water commercial.

Its fresh, romantic lyrics make listeners’ hearts race and fill them with a sense of freedom.

It’s a wonderful, fast-paced track that makes you feel as if this is exactly what the moment of falling in love is like.

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Songs of Pure Love: Recommended Masterpieces and Popular Pure Love Ballads (41–50)

White LoversKuwata Keisuke

Keisuke Kuwata – Shiroi Koibito-tachi (Short ver.)

White LoversKuwata Keisuke

When it comes to earnest love songs for adults in their 30s and up, this track is by far the most popular.

It’s a dramatic piece that feels like recalling pure love from the past, and I’m sure many people are reminded of their younger days.

I’m going to take my time and listen to this song again, too.

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I talked with you for the first time.gagaga supi

I talked with you for the first time.

I talked with you for the first time.gagaga supi

A song that channels, in straightforward words, that irresistible joy you feel even just from exchanging a few words.

The lyrics, brimming with single-minded sincerity, are said to come from vocalist Kozak Maeda’s real-life experience.

Perhaps that’s why the emotions come through so strongly in this track.

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