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

Closer ft. HalseyThe Chainsmokers

The Chainsmokers – Closer (Lyric) ft. Halsey

The Chainsmokers are a musical duo that has continued to lead the post-EDM era.

Their signature track, “Closer,” became popular as a love song themed around heartbreak.

It sings about remembering an ex and wondering if neither of them has really changed since then.

The lyrics resonate with anyone who has experienced a breakup.

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Someone Like YouAdele

Adele – Someone Like You (Official Music Video)

Alongside Ed Sheeran, Adele is known as one of the artists representing the UK.

She is extremely popular in Japan as well, and one of her hits, “Rolling in the Deep,” has been used by many Japanese media outlets.

The song “Someone Like You,” sung by Adele, portrays a woman’s lingering feelings after parting ways with her lover.

Despite being a breakup song, it’s crafted into a heartwarming love song that somehow warms the heart.

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Just You and ITom Walker

Tom Walker – Just You and I (Official Video)

Hardships are part and parcel of love.

Tom Walker’s “Just You and I” is a love song that tells the story of two people overcoming those hardships together and pours those feelings into its lyrics.

Even when tough times come, it straightforwardly sings about the belief that, as long as I’m with you, we can get through anything—so many listeners may find themselves thinking of their own partners.

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Girls Like You ft. Cardi BMaroon 5

Maroon 5 – Girls Like You ft. Cardi B (Official Music Video)

Who would’ve imagined a collaboration between Maroon 5 and Cardi B? This surprising combo is thrilling! There’s an original version of the song, and then she added her rap over it.

From the male perspective singing “I want you to stay closer,” she responds, “I can’t be happy with you.” It’s a heartbreak-themed love song!

You & IOne Direction

One Direction – You & I

It’s a ballad from One Direction that conveys a new, more mature appeal.

As the title suggests, it’s a song about the two of them, and the lyrics—saying that nothing can come between them—express the strength of their love.

It’s recommended for moments when you want to listen with your partner and reaffirm your love for each other.

I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith

Aerosmith – I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing (Official HD Video)

Aerosmith is a band beloved by rock fans around the world and is extremely well-known in Japan.

The song I’m introducing today, “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing,” is one of their signature tracks and gained worldwide popularity as the theme song for the film Armageddon.

The lyrics express a straightforward desire to stay by a lover’s side forever.

Thanks to its catchy appeal, the song became a major hit and won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year.

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I’ll Change for YouMitski

Mitski – I’ll Change for You

I’d like to introduce a heart-wrenching, earnest love song.

It’s a track by Japanese American singer-songwriter Mitski, released on February 3, 2026.

As the lead single from the album “Nothing’s About to Happen to Me,” due out on February 27, it marks a long-awaited new chapter following the masterpiece “The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We.” The pleading lyrics—“I’ll do anything to be loved”—reflect a painful purity, and her warm yet sorrowful voice cuts deep.

Precisely because it’s a stripped-down ballad with all flamboyance pared away, every word lands with weight.

For those troubled by their relationships and spending sleepless nights, this song will quietly stay by your side.