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

Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud (Official Music Video)

This is the song that won the Grammy Awards for Song of the Year, one of the major categories, as well as Best Pop Solo Performance.

Ed’s beautiful vocals match the supremely romantic lyrics perfectly, and you can’t help but lose track of time as you listen.

Blank SpaceTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Blank Space

This is a song that satirizes the media’s image of Taylor Swift.

Based on her public persona—“a hopeless romantic who never stays with anyone for long and turns her exes into diss tracks”—the lyrics portray a kind of romance that’s different from the usual Taylor.

It’s recommended for when you’re tired of run-of-the-mill love songs.

Baby ft. LudacrisJustin Bieber

Justin Bieber – Baby ft. Ludacris

This is the song that captured the hearts of girls around the world and put Justin on the map.

The down-to-earth lyrics about a boy’s first love make your heart skip a beat.

There’s no doubt you’ll be blown away by Justin’s natural charm and talent.

Teenage DreamKaty Perry

Katy Perry – Teenage Dream (Official Music Video)

It’s a song that depicts bittersweet love.

Because it’s so pure, it’s easy to get hurt, and it makes me remember those teen years when everything seemed to sparkle.

The music video, filmed in Santa Barbara where Katy spent her youth, is lovely as well.

I Need Your Love ft. Ellie GouldingCalvin Harris

Calvin Harris – I Need Your Love (Official Video) ft. Ellie Goulding

This track features Calvin Harris, the world-renowned music producer from Scotland, collaborating with Ellie Goulding, a hugely popular British singer.

It’s a heartwarming love song that portrays a deep attachment to someone who supports you through your anxieties.

Ellie Goulding’s slightly husky, delicate vocals blend brilliantly with the exhilarating beat.

Released as a single from the acclaimed 2012 album “18 Months,” it peaked at No.

4 on the UK Singles Chart.

It’s a key track in the album’s historic achievement of producing eight Top 10 hits.

The song has enjoyed lasting popularity, even appearing in the dance game Just Dance 2014.

It’s a perfect track to play on a night when you’re thinking of someone special.

Be sure to check it out!

Boom ClapCharli XCX

Charli XCX – Boom Clap (The Fault In Our Stars Soundtrack) [Official Video]

It’s the theme song for the movie “The Fault in Our Stars.” It sings about a girl’s pure, straightforward feelings of love, making you feel very happy while somehow bringing you to tears.

The Japanese-version music video filmed in Tokyo is also a must-see.

RiptideVance Joy

Vance Joy – ‘Riptide’ Official Video

James Keogh, who performs under the name Vance Joy, is an Australian singer-songwriter.

Characterized by its ukulele sound, this song was released as a single in 2013.

In the United States, it was used in a GoPro TV advertising campaign.