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

She Will Be LovedMaroon 5

Maroon 5 – She Will Be Loved (Official Music Video)

In Japan, it became well-known after being used in a TV commercial, and it’s also a popular choice at weddings! There are many people who, for some reason, can’t be honest when they’re in front of someone they like, right? This song is like a story that expresses those feelings!

Love The Way You LieEminem Ft. Rihanna

Eminem – Love The Way You Lie ft. Rihanna

One of the charms of duet love songs is the call-and-response.

“Love The Way You Lie” is a piece where you can enjoy that dynamic, released by Eminem and Rihanna.

The song portrays a complicated romantic relationship: it’s striking how the tsundere-style woman, angry at her boyfriend’s lies yet forgiving him, trades lines with the man who, despite initiating a breakup, ends up saying, “Come back to me after all.”

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LoveKendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar – LOVE. ft. Zacari

Kendrick Lamar, a rapper who is undeniably praised as the best in the world right now.

Apparently, this song was written for his girlfriend, whom he’s been with since high school.

As the line “love me” appears repeatedly, it’s a very simple song, but I think that simplicity makes the feelings all the more heartfelt.

Love LiesKhalid & Normani

Khalid & Normani – Love Lies (Official Video)

Is it a song about “searching far and wide for love and still not finding it”? Khalid’s beautiful voice—he’s been getting a lot of attention lately—is emphasized to the fullest.

The title “Love Lies” is interesting because it can be interpreted in two ways: either “love tells lies” or “love lies (there),” meaning love is present.

True LoveP!nk

P!nk – True Love (Official Video) ft. Lily Allen

P!nk is exactly the kind of cool, big-sister-like artist who cheers on girls walking their own path.

This song is very P!nk—edgy, singing about that feeling of “I hate you, but I love you.” And it suggests that this kind of messy love might actually be the real thing.

Before you start dating, it’s natural to think about the things you don’t like about the other person.

But wouldn’t it be nice to love them, flaws and all?

All My LifeK-Ci & JoJo

K-Ci & JoJo – All My Life (Official Music Video)

A track released as a single in 1998 by the R&B duo of brothers K-Ci & JoJo.

It’s a gentle love ballad characterized by a slow groove, inspired by Paul Anka’s 1983 track “Hold Me ’Til the Mornin’ Comes.”

Oh LoveGreen Day

Green Day – Oh Love [Official Music Video]

This is a Green Day song released on July 16, 2012.

Being in love often comes with worries and moments of hesitation.

When that happens, give this song a listen.

Its lyrics encourage you to face your feelings honestly, take action, and not overthink—sure to give you courage!