Let's leap over the language barrier! Western love songs with great lyrics

DiamondsRihanna

Rihanna – Diamonds

This is one of Rihanna’s famous songs, which Japan national soccer team coach Vahid Halilhodžić is said to be a fan of.

The lyrics sing of a love as beautiful as diamonds, and combined with her unique personality, it makes for a wonderful track.

Recommended for those who want to listen to a slightly unconventional love song.

Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud (Official Music Video)

A gem of a love song that gently sings of the wonder of eternal love.

It’s a single from the British artist Ed Sheeran’s 2014 June album “×.” With a warm gaze upon two people growing old together as time passes, it paints the unchanging depth of their love.

The music video, memorable for its graceful dance scenes with American dancer Brittany Cherry, was completed after Sheeran practiced for three weeks.

At the 58th Annual Grammy Awards in 2016, it won Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance.

It was also used as an insert song in the film “Me Before You,” and is cherished as a wedding staple.

It’s a track that will make the days spent with your loved one shine even brighter.

I’m In Love With YouThe 1975

The 1975 – I’m In Love With You (Official Video)

A heartwarming love song by the British pop-rock band The 1975 that portrays the difficulty of expressing love and the moment of confessing those feelings after overcoming fear.

Based in Manchester, they candidly capture the joy and anxiety of falling in love with an upbeat sound that incorporates elements of 1980s disco and synth-pop.

First premiered in August 2022 at Japan’s Summer Sonic festival, the track was created based on frontman Matty Healy’s real experiences and centers on love that grows beyond cultural differences.

Released in September 2022 as part of the album “Being Funny in a Foreign Language,” it also drew attention for its black-and-white music video themed around a pure confession of love.

It’s a recommended song for anyone who wants to relate to the feeling of being in love or lift their spirits with a catchy, uplifting melody.

If I Ain’t Got YouAlicia Keys

Alicia Keys – If I Ain’t Got You (Official HD Video)

Alicia Keys’s waltz-time ballad “If I Ain’t Got You.” The hi-hat’s steady rhythm feels soothing, and it’s a warm track that perfectly suits the winter season, much like in the music video.

As for the song itself, it’s a number you’ll want to listen to when you’ve lost your way—one that makes us, who are easily swayed by an overflow of information and values, stop and consider what truly matters.

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Love The Way You LieEminem

Eminem – Love The Way You Lie ft. Rihanna

This shocking work portrays a destructive love story where sorrow and hatred intersect, powerfully delivered by America’s Eminem and Rihanna.

Released in June 2010 as a single from the album “Recovery,” it dominated music charts worldwide and spent seven consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the U.S.

Billboard chart.

The song depicts the torn emotions of two people caught in a violent relationship, conveyed through urgent, hard-hitting rap and a poignant yet powerful chorus.

It also encompasses social issues such as abuse and dependency, and the music video features actors Megan Fox and Dominic Monaghan delivering soul-stirring performances.

This is a must-listen track for anyone who wants to reexamine the complexities of human relationships and the essence of love.