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

BagsClairo

Clairo – Bags

If you like love songs with a languid, melancholic vibe, I highly recommend Clairo’s “Bags.” Co-produced with Rostam, formerly of Vampire Weekend, the track maintains an indie edge and doesn’t feel overly polished.

That lack of over-refinement, if anything, makes its message cut even deeper—it’s a true gem.

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Saitō Ayumu

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BabyJustin Bieber

Justin Bieber – Baby ft. Ludacris

Now a global sensation, Justin Bieber is a pioneering net idol who was discovered on YouTube and rocketed through the music industry.

His signature song “Baby” portrays an age-appropriate, innocent view of love.

That said, Justin Bieber at that time still had a youthful, cute appearance.

Put a Little Love On MeNiall Horan

Niall Horan – Put A Little Love On Me (Official Video)

It’s a hit song by Niall Horan, one of the former members of One Direction.

Loosely translated, the title means “Give me a little love.” When you feel lonely or long for someone’s touch, you want someone by your side, right? This song is perfect for those moments.

It’s composed almost solely of piano, strings, and vocals, and that sparseness expresses a poignant emotion.

When Niall Horan sings a bittersweet love song with his warm, slightly husky voice, it’s incredibly captivating.

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Takaaki Terry

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Like I’m Gonna Lose You (feat. John Legend)Meghan Trainor

Meghan Trainor – Like I’m Gonna Lose You (Official Video) ft. John Legend

This is a work by American artist Meghan Trainor, known for her unpretentious simplicity.

While she’s often associated with upbeat, fun tracks, this song is a different, soulful ballad.

In a world like today’s, where anything can happen at any time, loving someone is difficult, and this track expresses the challenges of that love.

Literally, the title means “to love you as if I might lose you,” but the idea is more like not wasting a single moment with someone precious.

Built around an acoustic sound, it’s a piece you’ll want to savor slowly, with a touch of nostalgia.

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Takaaki Terry

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This Feeling (Official Video) ft. Kelsea BalleriniThe Chainsmokers

The Chainsmokers – This Feeling (Official Video) ft. Kelsea Ballerini

A standout EDM unit, The Chainsmokers’ hit from late 2018.

Their sound, generously incorporating live instruments, has shed much of its dance-music feel and evokes an atmosphere akin to rock.

A classic love song that sings of yearning for the one you love: “I want you.”

PromisesCalvin Harris, Sam Smith

Calvin Harris, Sam Smith – Promises (Official Video)

Let me introduce a slightly unusual track.

This one is a collaboration between Scotland’s hitmaker Calvin Harris and the talented singer Sam Smith.

Judging by the phrase “Loving is free,” and the music video, it seems like the song was made with the LGBT community in mind.

It’s a wonderful approach that makes you feel it’s perfectly fine for love to take many different forms!

Call Out My NameThe Weeknd

The Weeknd – Call Out My Name (Official Video)

The Weeknd is a Canadian R&B singer who has been active since around 2010.

His new song is said to be about his former girlfriend, actress Selena Gomez, whom he cherished deeply.

It carries a somewhat heavy tone and conveys a sense of sadness.