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.
Playlist
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | 10,000 HoursDan + Shay, Justin Bieber |  play_arrow | Country musicians Dan + Shay and… |
| 2east | Beautiful ThingsBenson Boone |  play_arrow | A heartfelt ballad that sings of gratitude and anxiety for a cherished person |
| 3east | YummyJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | Justin Bieber’s unfairly powerful love song... |
| 4east | Just The Way You AreBruno Mars |  play_arrow | To your girlfriend, who lacks confidence in her looks and such, you… |
| 5east | Marry YouBruno Mars |  play_arrow | A refreshing love song that portrays romance and marriage. |
| 6east | Die With A SmileLady Gaga, Bruno Mars |  play_arrow | A supreme song that sings of the ephemerality of love and life |
| 7east | The Only ExceptionParamore |  play_arrow | The phrase that goes, “Because you’re the only one who’s special…” |
| 8east | With YouChris Brown |  play_arrow | Chris Brown's deep love ballad |
| 9east | Like I’m Gonna Lose You (feat. John Legend)Meghan Trainor |  play_arrow | Singer Meghan Trainor and John … |
| 10east | DiamondsRihanna |  play_arrow | Halilhodžić, the current head coach of the Japan national soccer team... |
| 11east | A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton |  play_arrow | This song has a beautiful piano melody. In a long-distance relationship… |
| 12east | I’m In Love With YouThe 1975 |  play_arrow | A song by The 1975 that depicts a cross-cultural confession of love |
| 13east | Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | A love song by Ed Sheeran that sings of eternal love. Winner of a Grammy Award. |
| 14east | If I Ain’t Got YouAlicia Keys |  play_arrow | Alicia Keys's triple-meter ballad song... |
| 15east | Love The Way You LieEminem |  play_arrow | A tale of violent love, a shocking track |
| 16east | SugarMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | A song by a band that has won a Grammy. |
| 17east | All of MeJohn Legend |  play_arrow | John Legend's love song to his beloved wife |
| 18east | PointlessLewis Capaldi |  play_arrow | Lewis Capaldi's love song |
| 19east | FlowersMiley Cyrus |  play_arrow | A powerful message themed around self-love and independence… |
| 20east | so americanOlivia Rodrigo |  play_arrow | A love song of love that transcends cultural barriers |
| 21east | Symphony feat. Zara LarssonClean Bandit |  play_arrow | Clean Bandit's classic song, the melody of love |
| 22east | RudeMAGIC |  play_arrow | A masterful song about the sweet yet heartrending relationship between a man and a woman… |
| 23east | The Bones (with Hozier)Maren Morris, Hozier |  play_arrow | American singer-songwriter Maren... |
| 24east | LoverTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Taylor Swift’s best ballad son… |
| 25east | What Makes You BeautifulOne Direction |  play_arrow | The smash hit by One Direction, hugely popular among young people... |
| 26east | You Belong With MeTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | The one my beloved guy friend likes is that cute... |
| 27east | ParisThe Chainsmokers |  play_arrow | A hit song by The Chainsmokers… |
| 28east | Love StoryTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | From a country music singer to the world... |
| 29east | Wish You Were HereAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | A classic hit by Avril Lavigne, who is hugely popular in Japan… |
| 30east | Price TagJessie J |  play_arrow | A classic by Jessie J. A masterpiece with a captivating husky voice and lyrics. |
| 31east | Love YourselfJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | It's a song by a controversial American singer. Controv— |
| 32east | My Life Would Suck Without YouKelly Clarkson |  play_arrow | A song that expresses lingering feelings for a lover after a fight, set to a pop melody. |
| 33east | MapsYeah Yeah Yeahs |  play_arrow | by Yeah Yeah Yeahs 2... |
| 34east | We Found Love ft. Calvin HarrisRihanna |  play_arrow | Love in this hopeless, inescapable world… |
| 35east | SunriseNorah Jones |  play_arrow | Ms. Norah Jones, famous as a slow singer… |
| 36east | Vanilla TwilightOwl City |  play_arrow | With a distinctive singing voice and unique melodies, across the world... |
| 37east | Love You Like A Love SongSelena Gomez |  play_arrow | The artist says they turn real-life experiences into songs... |
| 38east | Catching Feelings (feat. SIX60)Drax Project |  play_arrow | Dreamy, as if gently floating… |
| 39east | Cosmic LoveFlorence & The Machine |  play_arrow | A tra… that sings about falling in love |
| 40east | Little LJamiroquai |  play_arrow | A classic by Jamiroquai. I had my heart broken, but I still... |
| 41east | As Long As I Got YouLily Allen |  play_arrow | Lily Alle, a British artist… |
| 42east | UnconditionallyKaty Perry |  play_arrow | Katy Perry’s 2013 song “Unc…” |
| 43east | I Really Like YouCarly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | A cute singer from Canada who’s hugely popular in Japan… |
| 44east | LovefoolThe Cardigans |  play_arrow | They’ve even appeared in commercials in Japan, and their songs have been covered as well… |
| 45east | Make You Feel My LoveAdele |  play_arrow | Originally written by Bob Dylan... |
| 46east | All About Lovin’ YouBon Jovi |  play_arrow | A world-renowned artist with many fans in Japan… |
| 47east | Sweet LoveChris Brown |  play_arrow | The epitome of wild and cool—Chris Bra... |
| 48east | I BelieveJonas Brothers |  play_arrow | This song gives me a slightly mysterious feeling, Jo... |
| 49east | What Lovers Do ft. SZAMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | Maroon 5’s 2017 release “W…”. |
| 50east | LovesongThe Cure |  play_arrow | Released in 1989 by The Cure... |
| 51east | Toothpaste KissesThe Maccabees |  play_arrow | A British indie rock band... |
| 52east | SonnetThe Verve |  play_arrow | A deep endurance toward love and the accompanying pain... |
| 53east | I Want YouThalia featuring Fat Joe |  play_arrow | I want you so much—truly my ideal... |
| 54east | The Lady In RedChris De Burgh |  play_arrow | By Chris de Burgh in 19... |
| 55east | Ain’t No Other ManChristina Aguilera |  play_arrow | By Christina Aguilera... |
| 56east | First LoveJennifer Lopez |  play_arrow | In Japan, Jennif—who is strongly associated with the image of an actress... |
| 57east | Bless The Broken RoadRascal Flatts |  play_arrow | The process of getting over past relationships ultimately… |
| 58east | Stay TogetherSuede |  play_arrow | A British alternative rock band… |
| 59east | For LoversWolfman ft. Pete Doherty |  play_arrow | A British musician who is also a poet and songwr… |
| 60east | Real LoveMary J Blige |  play_arrow | Called the queen of hip-hop and soul... |
| 61east | Meant to Be (feat. Florida Georgia Line)Bebe Rexha |  play_arrow | Singer Bebe Rexha and the country m... |
| 62east | ToxicBritney Spears |  play_arrow | A classic song that portrays the allure of dangerous love |
| 63east | Too SweetHozier |  play_arrow | A bittersweet musical tale of love and late nights |
| 64east | Chasing CarsSnow Patrol |  play_arrow | A blissful song spent with a loved one |
| 65east | Send My LoveAdele |  play_arrow | Adele’s famous songs, which have many fans among prominent figures around the world… |
| 66east | Girl From MarsAsh |  play_arrow | Northern Irish alternative rock ... |
| 67east | (I’ve Had) The Time of My LifeBill Medley & Jennifer Warnes |  play_arrow | This song resonates with the harmony of male and female voices. Now, love... |
| 68east | To The EndBlur |  play_arrow | A British alternative rock band… |
| 69east | Genie In A BottleChristina Aguilera |  play_arrow | I'm drawn to him, but I won't become his so easily... |
| 70east | YellowColdplay |  play_arrow | Released in 2000 by Coldplay... |
| 71east | Let Me Love You ft. Justin BieberDJ Snake |  play_arrow | I love him, but as for the boyfriend? He’s a troublemaker, and I’m going with that… |
| 72east | The Bones Of YouElbow |  play_arrow | The British rock band Elbow… |
| 73east | AngelFifth Harmony |  play_arrow | In recent years, a female vocal group that rapidly gained popularity… |
| 74east | Falling SlowlyGlen Hansard and Marketa Irglova |  play_arrow | The F... of the Irish rock band |
| 75east | 4 In The MorningGwen Stefani |  play_arrow | …to be in a relationship where you give more than you receive… |
| 76east | The Woman I LoveJason Mraz |  play_arrow | In Japan, in things like theme songs for beer commercials... |
| 77east | LuckyJason Mraz & Colbie Caillat |  play_arrow | Something like, 'I’m lucky I got to become lovers with my best friend—you.' |
| 78east | I Believe In YouJoe |  play_arrow | Transcending language barriers and touching the heart—that’s Joe’s charm… |
| 79east | Use SomebodyKings Of Leon |  play_arrow | By Kings of Leon in 200… |
| 80east | Love GameLady Gaga |  play_arrow | With eccentric fashion and powerful vocals, she is taking the world by storm… |
| 81east | CherishMadonna |  play_arrow | Lily by Madonna in 1989… |
| 82east | EmotionsMariah Carey |  play_arrow | Emotions include joy, anticipation, and anxiety, and... |
| 83east | Rock with YouMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | Sexy bo... of teenage Michael |
| 84east | Adore YouMiley Cyrus |  play_arrow | A power ballad that sings of modern love. Ame... |
| 85east | ForthenightMusiq |  play_arrow | We’re not lovers, but just for this night, let’s be like lovers… |
| 86east | Be MoreStephen Sanchez |  play_arrow | A skillful portrayal of the exchange of hearts between two people in love, … |
| 87east | To Lose My LifeWhite Lies |  play_arrow | A London indie rock band... |
| 88east | Step In The Name Of LoveR. Kelly |  play_arrow | R. Kelly often has provocative lyrics, but... |
| 89east | Best Of My Love LiveThe Emotions |  play_arrow | Singing that my lover is my best partner, together... |
| 90east | One For The RoadArctic Monkeys |  play_arrow | 20 by Arctic Monkeys… |
| 91east | Beautiful (feat. Camila Cabello)Bazzi |  play_arrow | Singer-songwriter Varggie’s song… |
| 92east | Love On TopBeyoncé |  play_arrow | At the height of Madonna and Janet Jackson’s careers… |
| 93east | Many of HorrorBiffy Clyro |  play_arrow | Written by Simon Neil and sco… |
| 94east | EverytimeBritney Spears |  play_arrow | A female singer known for her eccentric and flamboyant fashion… |
| 95east | Give Your Heart a BreakDemi Lovato |  play_arrow | A cool and sweet love song by Demi Lovato. One of her signature tracks. |
| 96east | Someone To Call My LoverJanet Jackson |  play_arrow | Among Janet Jackson’s works, it’s in a happy mood… |
| 97east | You Do Something To MePaul Weller |  play_arrow | In 1995 by Paul Weller... |
| 98east | SeñoritaShawn Mendes & Camila Cabello |  play_arrow | The sec... of Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello |
| 99east | How Can I Love You (Without Breaking Your Heart)The Struts |  play_arrow | The … that explores how to love without hurting the heart |
| 100east | That KissThe Courteeners |  play_arrow | The Courteeners is a 200… |