[Valentine’s Song] A sweet, bittersweet love song to listen to while getting chocolates ready
Here are some Valentine’s songs we want your special someone to hear!As February 14th approaches, it’s natural to feel a little nervous and excited.Many of you might be thinking this is the perfect chance to share your feelings with the person you like.In this article, we’ve gathered recommendations to boost your Valentine mood: songs that give you courage to confess, tracks that color precious moments with your partner, and tunes themed around chocolate.Use them as BGM while making chocolates, or as empowering anthems when you need a little push to talk to your crush—give them a listen!
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[Valentine’s Songs] Sweet and Bittersweet Love Songs to Listen to While Preparing Chocolate (21–30)
chocolate milkNEW!apuera
Have you ever tasted a sweet yet slightly bitter kind of love that seems to melt into the night city? This piece was released in September 2019 by Aqu3ra, who is active as a Vocaloid producer and singer, under the alternate name Apuera.
Hatsune Miku’s clear, translucent vocals and the refined, stylish sound gently nestle into the quiet of late night.
Like the sweet drink in the title, it portrays an addictive kind of love that you find yourself falling into before you realize it—one that tightens your chest a little more each time you listen.
It’s the perfect song for a Valentine’s night, while you prepare chocolates and think of the one you like.
A heart tied with a ribbonNEW!Kaneyori Masaru
Adorning a crush with a ribbon, wishing that special someone would notice—such tender, bittersweet feelings are captured in this song by Kaneyori Masaru.
Released digitally in November 2025, it features breezy guitar rock and an effervescent melody that feels refreshing, brightening the listener’s heart.
The music video featuring influencer Aoi Nagase became a hot topic, and many likely related to the effort of polishing oneself for love.
Packed with the band’s charm, this track was released after the mini-album “To Us Who Won’t Live in Yesterday.” It’s perfect as BGM for making chocolates or as a pep song when you need the courage to confess—give it a listen.
Specially, do it.NEW!＝LOVE
=LOVE, the idol group produced by Rino Sashihara.
Included on their 18th single released in February 2025, this song is a super-sweet love track that sings of feelings so intense that “I love you” alone isn’t enough.
The lyrics portray a love so strong it longs to keep the other person all to oneself—pure maidenly devotion straight from the heart.
The music video, with Maika Sasaki as center, drew major attention, surpassing 5 million views just nine days after its release.
As Valentine’s Day approaches, if you listen while preparing that special chocolate for the one you love or when you need courage to confess, it’s sure to amplify those sweet, passionate feelings even more!
I long to see you now.NEW!MISIA
A grand ballad that stirs the heart with a bittersweet yet powerful longing to meet a cherished person across time.
Sung by MISIA, renowned for her overwhelming vocal prowess, this piece was written as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “JIN” and released as a single in November 2009.
It was also positioned as the lead single from the album “JUST BALLADE,” and many listeners may remember it alongside the drama’s moving scenes.
The lyrics, capturing the frustration of not being able to meet someone you long for and the overflowing passion within, are perfect for anyone seeking the courage to confess their feelings on Valentine’s Day.
Why not immerse yourself in this soul-stirring voice while making chocolates?
Chocolate DiscoPerfume
It’s a Valentine’s number by Perfume.
With a sound and melody that stick in your head after just one listen, and lyrics that capture both a woman’s and a man’s feelings accurately and breezily.
Let this song lift your spirits.
A heart that flutters and dances is pure disco!
Gimme Chocolate!!BABYMETAL
When it comes to songs about chocolate, many people probably think of this one.
BABYMETAL’s signature track “Gimme Chocolate!!” is included on their debut album “BABYMETAL,” released in 2014, and the globally popular group also had a special version of the song released exclusively in the UK in 2015.
Although chocolate evokes a sweet, pop image, they express it through metal—yet the song still carries their trademark sweetness and cuteness.
Bittersweetarashi
A nationwide favorite, Arashi is beloved as idols by people of all ages and genders.
Their 42nd single, “Bittersweet,” released in 2014, also served as the theme song for the drama “Heartbroken Chocolatier,” starring member Jun Matsumoto.
The lyrics fit the drama’s title and content perfectly, evoking images of chocolate and the feeling of love.
When you’re in love, the sweet, intoxicating emotions mix with the bitter anxieties, don’t they? This is a number that perfectly captures those feelings.