[Foreign-Love Songs] A roundup of popular overseas love songs and romance songs [2026]

ImaginationShawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes – Imagination (Official Audio)

Shawn Mendes, the Canadian singer-songwriter who’s won popularity with his sweet looks and catchy musical style.

This is a hidden gem included on the deluxe edition of his debut album, Handwritten, which drew attention when he was 16.

The song revolves around an achingly sad unrequited love: being unable to confess your feelings to the person you like and becoming their lover only in your imagination.

His crystalline vocals and the gentle tones of the acoustic guitar portray the protagonist’s pure, single-minded feelings, tightening your chest.

Released in April 2015, this emotional track is one you’ll want to hear if you’re holding onto a love you know will never come true.

SHE DON’T NEED TO KNOWThe Kid LAROI

The Kid LAROI – SHE DON’T NEED TO KNOW (Official Video)

Emerging as a standout talent discovered by the late Juice WRLD, The Kid LAROI has become a new-generation icon with a style that fuses pop and emo rap.

In 2020, he built a dazzling career, including becoming the youngest artist to top the charts in his home country of Australia with his mixtape F*ck Love.

This new track, released following his studio album The First Time, showcases his signature sound, where melodious guitar riffs intertwine with tight trap beats.

The lyrics portray the anguish of a protagonist who harbors a secret they can’t confess to the one they love.

The painful inner conflict of hiding the truth to avoid destroying the relationship is conveyed through his emotionally charged vocals, powerfully moving listeners.

Be sure to read a Japanese translation of the lyrics and fully immerse yourself in this heartrending story.

LocationKhalid

Khalid – Location (Official Video)

This is the debut single released in 2016 by Khalid, a singer-songwriter from the United States.

Instead of an ambiguous relationship on social media, it expresses a distinctly modern, heartfelt desire to meet in person and deepen communication.

That straightforward wish—asking for someone’s location—resonates as it rides on his soulful vocals and a laid-back beat.

The track is the lead single from the acclaimed album American Teen and was nominated for Best R&B Song at the 60th Grammy Awards.

It’s perfect for a relaxed time with someone special on a summer evening—listening together might just bring the two of you closer.

Summer BabyJonas Brothers

Jonas Brothers – Summer Baby (Official Lyric Video)

A pop tune with a breezy beat and pristine vocal work that instantly makes you want to head out in a good mood! This track is from The Album, released in May 2023 by the hugely popular American band the Jonas Brothers.

Its polished pop sensibility—sure to appeal to fans of Maroon 5—and stylish vibe make it perfect for summer drives.

The brothers’ signature harmonies are gorgeous, and just listening might make you long for summer.

The work was reportedly created as a love letter to yacht rock and to their wives, with influences from The Doobie Brothers and Earth, Wind & Fire.

Without MeHalsey

Halsey – Without Me

It’s the song Without Me by the new-generation diva, Halsey.

It’s a heart-wrenching breakup song with the message, “You can live without me.” It’s said that the song was actually written based on her real experiences, particularly influenced by her breakup with her ex-boyfriend, the rapper G-Eazy.

The track also quotes part of the melody from Justin Timberlake’s Cry Me A River.

Be sure to listen and compare them!

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