Let's leap over the language barrier! Western love songs with great lyrics
Western love songs that are familiar in Japan from weddings and TV commercials.
In this article, I took a closer look by focusing on the lyrics.
It would be a shame to just listen without knowing the “language barrier” and the true meanings!
I’m sure the real melody flows beyond the language.
Try making a full-length, line-by-line translation of your favorite song.
You’ll likely make unexpected discoveries and notice all kinds of things.
This time, I’ll introduce you to exquisite love songs born across the sea.
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Leap over the language barrier! Western love songs with great lyrics (31–40)
Vanilla TwilightOwl City
This is a song by Owl City, who has fans around the world for his distinctive vocals and unique melodies.
His popularity remains strong in Japan as well, and he became well known for his collaboration with SEKAI NO OWARI.
“Vanilla Twilight” is one of his masterpieces, a song that captivates its listeners.
Love You Like A Love SongSelena Gomez
We often hear that artists turn their real-life experiences into songs, don’t we? Her love songs, born from her many romances, are the kind that pique everyone’s curiosity.
She’s constantly growing as a singer, and this track is distinguished by her unique voice and charmingly cute lyrics.
Catching Feelings (feat. SIX60)Drax Project
This track starts with a dreamy, floaty intro and then shifts into a hefty beat, sending the drama into overdrive.
It’s “Catching Feelings” by the New Zealand band Drax Project.
The lyrics are perfectly suited to the track—a dreamy, sweet love song through and through.
Cosmic LoveFlorence & The Machine
A track about falling in love.
Released in 2010 by Florence + the Machine.
It features gentle, ballad-like lyrics, became a hit across Europe, and was certified Gold in the United States.
It was sampled in Sikai’s 2013 track “Falling Star.”
Little LJamiroquai
A classic song by Jamiroquai.
The lyrics are sad—about a heartbreak yet still being drawn to you—but the upbeat club-music rhythm makes it fun.
It’s said to mean that just a little love (Little “L”ove) can captivate the heart this much.
Leap over the language barrier! Western love songs with great lyrics (41–50)
As Long As I Got YouLily Allen
A track released as a single in 2014 by British artist Lily Allen.
Featuring accordion sounds, the track is dedicated to her husband, Sam Cooper.
It reached No.
45 on the Australian charts.
UnconditionallyKaty Perry
Katy Perry’s 2013 song “Unconditionally.” It’s a message song full of encouragement, delivered by her powerful vocals—one that I hope pierces your heart.
When you can’t believe in yourself or you’re feeling down, listening to it can help you reset your emotions and find the strength to keep going.
It’s a track that gives you that kind of power.