Love songs in Western music: classic and popular tracks to listen to when a romance begins

All The LoveAyra Starr

Ayra Starr – All The Love (Performance Video)

A heartwarming love song by Nigerian artist Ayra Starr, where energetic Afropop beats blend seamlessly with sensual R&B.

While championing the importance of self-love, the track explores the essence of love—holding both joy and pain—brought to life by her powerful yet delicate vocals.

In 2024, it was nominated for Best African Music Performance at the 66th Grammy Awards, and with the album “The Year I Turned 21,” she set the all-time streaming record for a Nigerian female artist.

Fusing the uplifting pulse of African rhythms with modern production, this piece is perfect both as a gift to someone you love and as a soundtrack for moments of self-care.

I Need LoveLL Cool J

LL COOL J – I Need Love

A romantic and melancholic rap ballad influenced by 1970s rhythm and blues.

Written by American rapper LL Cool J when he was 18, the track was released in 1987 and became a hit in the United States and various European countries.

LoveLana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey – Love

A track by American singer Lana Del Rey, released as a digital download in 2017.

It was originally recorded in 2016 under the title “Young and in Love.” The song became a hit worldwide and was certified Gold in Brazil and Sweden.

The FeelsMaren Morris

Maren Morris – The Feels (Official Audio)

I imagine many people like love songs told from a uniquely female perspective.

If you’re looking for a track like that, I recommend Maren Morris’s “The Feels.” As the title suggests, it honestly expresses the feelings of a woman in love, making it easy to relate to.

The upbeat, positive vibe also makes it a love song that can lift your spirits.

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This LoveMaroon 5

Maroon 5 – This Love

It’s a classic Maroon 5 song depicting a breakup with a lover.

Thanks to the band’s rhythmic sound and Adam’s refreshing high notes, the lyrics—though meant to be sad—somehow come across as positive, which is part of its appeal.

The music video also features a young Adam, who looks handsome and is a must-see.

Tell Me That You Love MeVictoria Justice

Victoria Justice – Tell Me That You Love Me Lyrics + Download link

A song that Tori, known from Victorious, sang at a restaurant in place of paying the bill.

It’s a heartbreak song about a couple who once broke up, then, after time passed, reconsidered and deeply wished to get back together, only for that wish to go unfulfilled in a sad ending.

I’m YoursJason Mraz

Jason Mraz – I’m Yours (Official Video) [4K Remaster]

A gem of a love ballad crafted by American singer-songwriter Jason Mraz has captured the hearts of many listeners as the ultimate ode to love and life.

The song, themed around self-liberation and unconditional love, is a classic that celebrates the importance of living fully in the present moment, set to a light, acoustic sound.

Released in May 2008 from the album “We Sing.

We Dance.

We Steal Things.,” it set an astonishing record by remaining on the Billboard Hot 100 for 76 consecutive weeks.

In Japan, it is also well known as the song used in Kirin Beer’s “Grand Kirin” commercial.

It’s the perfect track not only for expressing love to a partner, but also for anyone who wants to open their heart to life itself.