Love songs in Western music: classic and popular tracks to listen to when a romance begins
I’ve put together a collection of love songs from Western music.
From sweet melodies to beautifully phrased lyrics that are hard to express in Japanese, these are love songs with a charm you don’t often find in J-pop.
This playlist is recommended not only for fans of Western music, but also for anyone who wants to discover wonderful tracks beyond Japanese love songs.
Find the music that stays close to your heart in love.
Playlist
| Love songs in Western music: classic and popular tracks to listen to when a romance begins | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | A moving song that won two Grammy Awards |
| 2east | Blank SpaceTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | A song that satirized Taylor’s media image |
| 3east | Baby ft. LudacrisJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | A song from Justin’s first love that captivated girls around the world. |
| 4east | Teenage DreamKaty Perry |  play_arrow | Bittersweet memories of youthful romance |
| 5east | I Need Your Love ft. Ellie GouldingCalvin Harris |  play_arrow | Scottish DJ scores a massive hit with a love song |
| 6east | Boom ClapCharli XCX |  play_arrow | A movie theme song that resonates with the heart, capturing pure feelings of love. |
| 7east | RiptideVance Joy |  play_arrow | Vance Joy, popular for his ukulele music |
| 8east | I Really Like YouCarly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | Carly's classic song “Emotion” captivates the heart. |
| 9east | If I Can’t Have YouShawn Mendes |  play_arrow | A singer-songwriter's heartwarming love song |
| 10east | Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | Justin Bieber and Carly's US No. 1 song |
| 11east | Worth It ft. Kid InkFifth Harmony |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the strength and confidence of a girl in love |
| 12east | Baby IAriana Grande |  play_arrow | The pure feelings of a girl in love |
| 13east | If I Ain’t Got YouAlicia Keys |  play_arrow | A classic song about the importance of a loved one |
| 14east | All of MeJohn Legend |  play_arrow | A genius of R&B, a legend’s love song |
| 15east | ChemicalPost Malone |  play_arrow | A deep love song by Post Malone |
| 16east | What Makes You BeautifulOne Direction |  play_arrow | The best love song for a debut single |
| 17east | I Will Never Let You DownRita Ora |  play_arrow | A positive love song that showcases Rita’s charm to the fullest. |
| 18east | A Song About LoveJake Bugg |  play_arrow | Jake Bugg’s poignant love song resonates with the heart. |
| 19east | No OneAlicia Keys |  play_arrow | An inspiring, Grammy Award–winning song |
| 20east | LuckyJason Mraz & Colbie Caillat |  play_arrow | A moving love song that won a Grammy Award |
| 21east | (I’ve Had) The Time Of My LifeBill Medley & Jennifer Warnes |  play_arrow | Theme song of a film, a Grammy Award–winning classic |
| 22east | My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion |  play_arrow | Titanic theme song, a classic about eternal love |
| 23east | 7 ThingsMiley Cyrus |  play_arrow | Emotional lyrics portraying a love–hate relationship with an ex-boyfriend |
| 24east | MirrorballElbow |  play_arrow | Traditional love, Elbow’s masterpiece |
| 25east | glue songbeabadoobee |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that captures the exhilaration of love |
| 26east | Something I NeedOneRepublic |  play_arrow | The desire to live together with someone special |
| 27north_east | You Are The ReasonCalum Scott |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings of heartbreak’s pain and love’s depth |
| 28north_east | Wichita LinemanGlen Campbell |  play_arrow | Song of the lonely telephone line worker’s story |
| 29north_east | Never Tear Us ApartINXS |  play_arrow | Michael’s most beloved classic left behind |
| 30north_east | Not A Bad ThingJustin Timberlake |  play_arrow | An inspiring song filled with love and compassion that encourages those who have been hurt by love. |
| 31north_east | Love StoryTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | A moving classic that portrays the beginning of love |
| 32north_east | Lucky (feat. Colbie Caillat)Jason Mraz | play_arrow | Mraz’s classic that portrays the bond of a long-distance relationship |
| 33north_east | All You Need Is LoveThe Beatles |  play_arrow | An eternal classic loved around the world |
| 34north_east | EverywhereFleetwood Mac |  play_arrow | The Birth of a Fleetwood Mac Classic |
| 35north_east | Dear Future HusbandMeghan Trainor |  play_arrow | To my future husband, a girl's wish |
| 36north_east | GracelandPaul Simon |  play_arrow | Graceland is an album of African music. |
| 37north_east | True Love WaitsRadiohead |  play_arrow | A Ballad of a Life Waiting for Love |
| 38north_east | I say a little prayerAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | Beloved love songs, popular tracks for weddings |
| 39north_east | My LoveSia |  play_arrow | Also known as an insert song in the film Twilight… |
| 40north_east | Earned ItThe Weeknd |  play_arrow | Explain the songs from the movie “Fifty Shades.” |
| 41north_east | A Sky Full of StarsColdplay |  play_arrow | A beautiful song that compares a loved one to a starry sky, with a music video that fans also enjoy. |
| 42north_east | PointlessLewis Capaldi |  play_arrow | Lewis Capaldi's love song |
| 43north_east | All The LoveAyra Starr |  play_arrow | A love song of Afropop and R&B |
| 44north_east | I Need LoveLL Cool J |  play_arrow | A rap ballad influenced by 70s R&B |
| 45north_east | LoveLana Del Rey |  play_arrow | Lana Del Rey, an American singer… |
| 46north_east | The FeelsMaren Morris |  play_arrow | A love song portrayed from a uniquely female perspective... |
| 47north_east | This LoveMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | A famous Maroon 5 song that depicts a breakup with a lover… |
| 48north_east | Tell Me That You Love MeVictoria Justice |  play_arrow | Tori, known from Victorious, is at a restaura... |
| 49north_east | I’m YoursJason Mraz |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by Mraz that sings of love and life |
| 50north_east | She Will Be LovedMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | Singing about the feelings of being unable to be honest with the one you love |
| 51north_east | Love The Way You LieEminem Ft. Rihanna |  play_arrow | The appeal of Eminem and Rihanna’s duet song |
| 52north_east | LoveKendrick Lamar |  play_arrow | A song in which Kendrick simply expresses his love for her |
| 53north_east | Love LiesKhalid & Normani |  play_arrow | A beautiful song in search of love |
| 54north_east | True LoveP!nk |  play_arrow | A love song cheering on a woman who follows her own path |
| 55north_east | All My LifeK-Ci & JoJo |  play_arrow | R&B duo by brothers, K-Ci & J… |
| 56north_east | Oh LoveGreen Day |  play_arrow | Gree, announced on July 16, 2012… |
| 57north_east | Me and My Broken HeartRixton |  play_arrow | The fragility of love that crumbles from the smallest of things... |
| 58north_east | SugarMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | No matter when or where I listen to it, it makes me feel refreshed... |
| 59north_east | ForeverChris Brown |  play_arrow | Chris Brown's sweet love song |
| 60north_east | With YouChris Brown |  play_arrow | Chris Brown's hit romantic song |
| 61north_east | Make You Feel My LoveAdele |  play_arrow | A moving Adele cover of a Bob Dylan song |
| 62north_east | ConfirmationJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | A song that gently wraps your romantic anxieties |
| 63north_east | You And ILady Gaga |  play_arrow | A heart-stirring song that turns romantic experiences into music |
| 64north_east | The Way You Make Me FeelMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | Michael's classic shuffle-rhythm song |
| 65north_east | Your Body Is a WonderlandJohn Mayer |  play_arrow | Mayer’s love song that celebrates love. |
| 66north_east | Love OnSelena Gomez |  play_arrow | The exhilaration of love and a pleasant love song |
| 67north_east | Piazza, New York CatcherBelle & Sebastian |  play_arrow | Songs used in the movie Juno |
| 68north_east | Many of HorrorBiffy Clyro |  play_arrow | An inspiring song by a Scottish band |
| 69north_east | TenderBlur |  play_arrow | A ballad: the bittersweet memories of a broken heart |
| 70north_east | Make You Feel My LoveBob Dylan |  play_arrow | Organ performed by Augie Meyers |
| 71north_east | Back At OneBrian McKnight |  play_arrow | A moving classic that portrays the beginning of love |
| 72north_east | I’m Your ManLeonard Cohen |  play_arrow | Leonard Cohen's songwriting |
| 73north_east | My baby just cares for meNina Simone |  play_arrow | The hit jazz song “Makin’ Whoopee” |
| 74north_east | At My Most BeautifulR.E.M. |  play_arrow | An R.E.M. movie tie-in song in the style of the Beach Boys |
| 75north_east | Who We LoveSam Smith, Ed Sheeran |  play_arrow | A supreme ballad that sings of the essence of love |
| 76north_east | Until I Found YouStephen Sanchez |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song that feels nostalgic yet new |
| 77north_east | Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m YoursStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | Stevie Wonder's classic song |
| 78north_east | Stay TogetherSuede |  play_arrow | A signature ambitious single by the band Suede |
| 79north_east | God only knowsThe Beach Boys |  play_arrow | A spiritual song, Brian Wilson’s profound music |
| 80north_east | Song For WhoeverThe Beautiful South |  play_arrow | An ironic tale of a musician in search of song ideas |
| 81north_east | SonnetThe Verve |  play_arrow | A song by The Verve that depicts a quest for love |
| 82north_east | With YouTyler Shaw |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song of two people who met by chance |
| 83north_east | Sweet ThingVan Morrison |  play_arrow | Van Morrison’s love ballad |
| 84north_east | We Might Even Be Falling In LoveVictoria Monét |  play_arrow | A refreshing love song by Monet, perfect for spring listening |
| 85north_east | Love Like ThisZAYN |  play_arrow | A sweet song that makes you feel the beginning of love |
| 86north_east | Love Me Like You DoEllie Goulding |  play_arrow | Movie theme song, Ellie's love song |
| 87north_east | Your SongElton John |  play_arrow | Elton John’s classic song “Love Song” |
| 88north_east | For YouKenny Lattimore |  play_arrow | The moving R&B classic that conveys love, 'For You' |
| 89north_east | In LoveLil Darius |  play_arrow | Lil Darius's moving love rap |
| 90north_east | drivers licenseOlivia Rodrigo |  play_arrow | A moving coming-of-age song that portrays the pain of heartbreak. |
| 91 | I Just Called to Say I Love YouStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | A love masterpiece, a magical song that resonates in the heart |
| 92east | Marry MeTrain |  play_arrow | A heartwarming yet bittersweet song that vows love |
| 93east | Crazy In Love ft. JAY ZBeyoncé |  play_arrow | Beyoncé’s love-empowerment anthem, a masterpiece that inspires confidence |
| 94east | Best I Ever HadDrake |  play_arrow | Drake's iconic love song |
| 95east | Love Can Be…Vince Staples |  play_arrow | Push away with a hard-beat love song |
| 96east | CloserThe Chainsmokers |  play_arrow | This love song is a work themed around heartbreak… |
| 97east | I Was Born To Love YouQueen |  play_arrow | A Queen masterpiece known to those in the know. Straightforward... |
| 98east | SmileAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | Of the woman who was called the princess of the rock world... |
| 99east | U Make Me WannaBlue |  play_arrow | Blue..., announced on March 17, 2003 |
| 100east | Close To YouCarpenters |  play_arrow | Carp, announced on May 20, 1970… |
| 101east | I Wanna KnowJoe |  play_arrow | Born on July 5, 1973, an American R&B... |
| 102east | DespacitoJustin Bieber ft. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee |  play_arrow | As a love song, this track is a masterpiece among masterpieces... |
| 103east | EmotionsMariah Carey |  play_arrow | A song from the diva Mariah’s second album… |
| 104east | Let Me Love YouMario |  play_arrow | Born on August 27, 1986, an American... |
| 105east | Lovin’ YouMinnie Riperton |  play_arrow | Minn, who has an exceptionally wide vocal range of five and a half octaves… |
| 106east | Unchained MelodyThe Righteous Brothers |  play_arrow | The ... announced on July 17, 1965 |
| 107east | You Were Meant For MeJewel |  play_arrow | Even though that love has already ended, I still find myself thinking about him… |
| 108east | American Country Love SongJake Owen |  play_arrow | American country music a… |
| 109east | Need You NowLady Antebellum |  play_arrow | It has long been loved as a classic romantic ballad... |
| 110east | All I Want For Christmas Is YouMariah Carey |  play_arrow | Mariah Carey's ... indispensable for Christmas |
| 111east | With or Without YouU2 |  play_arrow | U2’s si… released on March 21, 1987 |
| 112east | The One I LoveR.E.M. |  play_arrow | An American alternative rock band... |
| 113east | Just the Way You AreBruno Mars |  play_arrow | A Grammy Award-winning breakout hit |
| 114east | Your SongEllie Goulding |  play_arrow | Ellie's cover of an Elton John song |
| 115east | SomethingThe Beatles |  play_arrow | "Here Comes the Sun" by George |
| 116east | That KissThe Courteeners |  play_arrow | Indie rock band from Manchester |
| 117east | Dead Leaves And The Dirty GroundThe White Stripes |  play_arrow | A song depicting the poignant feelings of a man who fears loneliness |
| 118east | To Lose My LifeWhite Lies |  play_arrow | A moving song that depicts death and romance |
| 119east | Suck It and SeeArctic Monkeys |  play_arrow | The Arctic Monkeys’ classic from their fourth album |
| 120east | She Looks So Perfect5 Seconds of Summer |  play_arrow | 5SOS’s youthful love song is the highlight |
| 121east | Crazy In LoveBeyoncé |  play_arrow | Beyoncé’s hit song wins an award and draws attention |
| 122east | You Make My DreamsDaryl Hall & John Oates |  play_arrow | A distinctive keyboard piece written by Sara |
| 123east | Love Me Like YouLittle Mix |  play_arrow | Depicting unrequited love and the feelings of youth |
| 124east | Like A VirginMadonna |  play_arrow | One of Madonna’s signature songs, known for its sexy lyrics and distinctive music video. |
| 125east | I Can See You (Taylor’s Version)Taylor Swift |  play_arrow | A love song of an earnest heart, longing for you to notice my feelings |
| 126east | Wild HorsesThe Rolling Stones |  play_arrow | The Rolling Stones’ classic was born from a romance. |
| 127east | ToxicBritney Spears |  play_arrow | The charm of a cute singing voice and dance |