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A love song I want to use for a video

Many people probably want to use love songs for couple videos or clips featuring their favorite idols.

But there are so many love songs that it can be hard to find the one perfect track you’re looking for.

So in this article, I’ve rounded up recommended love songs that work great as BGM for videos.

From happy love songs to tracks that capture single-minded feelings for someone special, there are plenty that are perfect for lyric videos, too! If you’d like, please take a look!

Love songs I want to use for a video (1–10)

absorbed; engrossed; infatuated; crazy aboutBE:FIRST

BE:FIRST / Muchuu -Recording Video- (Theme song for Fuji TV Thursday Drama 'Calm by the Waves, A Married Couple's Fine Day')
absorbed; engrossed; infatuated; crazy aboutBE:FIRST

Many listeners are likely captivated by love songs that sing of straightforward, earnest romance, even if a little clumsy.

This track by BE:FIRST is exactly that kind of song.

Its gospel-tinged sound is soothing and warms the heart just by listening.

The song serves as the theme for the drama “Nami Uraraka ni, Meoto Biyori,” set in the Showa era and depicting the sweet, slightly bittersweet everyday life of a newlywed couple.

It portrays a deep affection that needs no words to be understood, and a tenderness so strong you want to call your partner’s name over and over—feelings many will relate to.

The song is included on the single “GRIT,” released in May 2025.

It’s a love song brimming with happiness that reminds you of how precious your loved one is.

Almond ChocolateILLIT

ILLIT (아일릿) ‘Almond Chocolate’ Special Film
Almond ChocolateILLIT

This is ILLIT’s first original Japanese song, following the worldwide success of their debut single “Magnetic,” which also earned them the New Artist Award at the Japan Record Awards at the end of 2024.

The track was co-produced by Nakajin from SEKAI NO OWARI and Pdogg, and likens the multifaceted nature of love to a confection with a sweet exterior and a bittersweet center.

The lyrics compare overflowing feelings of affection to going over capacity, while the sparkling pop sound makes your heart flutter.

It also serves as the theme song for the film “I Won’t Fall for Looks Alone,” set to be released in March 2025, perfectly matching the movie’s world.

It’s an exceptionally sweet love song that’s perfect for anyone feeling the excitement of unrequited love or the tender affection for their favorite idol.

somedaySaucy Dog

Saucy Dog "Someday" MUSIC VIDEO
somedaySaucy Dog

A straightforward, honest love song that brings the ache and poignancy of heartbreak right to your chest.

Through real-life scenes—like the deserted park at Tawarayama and the sloping road where you can see the starry sky—the memories woven together vividly portray feelings for a precious person you can never meet again.

Released in May 2017 as a track on the album “Country Road,” this piece gently embraces an unforgettable love with warm lyrics that blend in the local Shimane dialect.

Its softly resonant melody offers quiet comfort to those who want to hold their one-sided love close, and to those who can’t quite put an end to a past romance.

Love songs I want to use in a video (11–20)

A world that sways around youMarushii

Marcy – The world that sways around you (Official Music Video)
A world that sways around youMarushii

A super-sweet love song by the three-piece band Marcy that captures happy moments with a lover.

It gently sings of feelings that can’t quite be put into words even as you find everything about your partner dear, and of the hopeful anticipation for a future you’ll walk together.

Chosen as the image song for JTB’s “Remote Consultation from Home” campaign, it aired nationwide starting in May 2025, bringing viewers the exciting feeling of travel.

It’s a song we especially want you to hear if you’re nurturing feelings for someone you love, or if you want to reconnect heart-to-heart with someone important.

A 365-day love story.Sonar Pocket

This is a song by Sonar Pocket that gently warms the heart.

It reminds us that the irreplaceable days lovers spend together weave a cherished story one day at a time.

The sentiment expressed by member ko-dai—“Our everyday life together, through good times and bad, is our love story”—is deeply embedded in this work.

Released in October 2011, the track is also included on the album Sonapokeism ③ ~Kimi to no 365-nichi~ (365 Days with You).

It was also loved as the October ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Onegai! Ranking.” For two people who share mutual feelings, listening to it while holding onto their happy memories will surely deepen their sense of happiness even more.

Datearekunn

Date/Arekun [Official Lyric Video]
Datearekunn

A love song that gently portrays scenes from a date with a warm, tender vocal.

Accompanied by the soft tones of an acoustic guitar, it carefully expresses the happiness of walking hand in hand and even the bittersweet feelings at parting.

Released in November 2020, this track has become one of Are-kun’s signature songs, gaining popularity and becoming a staple in live performances.

It’s a perfect companion for creating cherished memories with a partner, ideal as BGM for trips to and from dates or for anniversary videos.

Simple yet heartwarming.

You are here—that’s everything.Kotora

[80’s JAPANESE CITY POP] Realizing love after losing it | You being here—that’s everything
You are here—that's everything.Kotora

This is a love ballad by Kotora, marked by gentle piano melodies and delicate strings.

It tenderly and carefully portrays the happiness that comes from having someone you love and the immense presence they hold in your life.

Released on YouTube in March 2025, the song fully conveys pure feelings of love and the desire to cherish the other person, earning high praise from fans.

Its soothing music and lyrics, filled with sincere emotions, will resonate with anyone who cares deeply for someone.

It’s a perfect track for moments when your feelings of love grow stronger or as background music while spending time with someone special.