Love songs in Western music: world classics and recommended popular tracks
Western love songs that express love offer countless heart-touching lines—from straightforward words like “I love you” to that iconic “I know, I know” phrase.
Whether it’s a bittersweet unrequited-love song or a sweet, happy love song, the unique melodies and lyrics of Western music stir our emotions.
Here, we’ll introduce love songs from Western music that fit a variety of romantic moments.
Find the one track that perfectly matches how you’re feeling right now!
Playlist
| Love songs in Western music: world classics and recommended popular tracks | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | If I Can’t Have YouShawn Mendes |  play_arrow | A singer-songwriter's heartwarming love song |
| 2east | We Found Love ft. Calvin HarrisRihanna |  play_arrow | Rihanna and Calvin Harris’s classic song |
| 3east | I Just Called to Say I Love YouStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | A love masterpiece, a magical song that resonates in the heart |
| 4east | A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton |  play_arrow | A famous song that sings of Vanessa's pure love |
| 5east | I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston |  play_arrow | The great classic love song, “I Will Always Love You.” |
| 6east | All of MeJohn Legend |  play_arrow | A genius of R&B, a legend’s love song |
| 7east | If I Ain’t Got YouAlicia Keys |  play_arrow | A classic song about the importance of a loved one |
| 8east | WaterTyla |  play_arrow | Tyla, the rising star from South Africa capturing the world’s attention |
| 9east | ChemicalPost Malone |  play_arrow | A deep love song by Post Malone |
| 10east | Please Please PleaseSabrina Carpenter |  play_arrow | Sabrina’s hit love song tops the world at No. 1 |
| 11east | I Really Like YouCarly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | Carly's classic song “Emotion” captivates the heart. |
| 12east | What Makes You BeautifulOne Direction |  play_arrow | An idol group song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of love. |
| 13east | Just The Way You AreBruno Mars |  play_arrow | A song that conveys the feelings of someone in love |
| 14east | Sexy LoveNe-Yo |  play_arrow | Ne-Yo is a captivating R&B artist. |
| 15east | Love StoryTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | A classic love song in the vein of Romeo and Juliet! |
| 16east | Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi |  play_arrow | A heartbreak ballad with deep emotional portrayal, the connection of life |
| 17east | True LoveP!nk |  play_arrow | A love song cheering on a woman who follows her own path |
| 18east | PerfectEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | Ed Sheeran’s affectionate love song |
| 19east | RudeMAGIC |  play_arrow | A young man’s passionate desire for marriage in pursuit of love |
| 20east | Uptown GirlBilly Joel |  play_arrow | “Confession Song” — Mustering up the courage to express your love! |
| 21east | Time After TimeCyndi Lauper |  play_arrow | A classic love song that defines an era—a wonderful tune. |
| 22east | She Will Be LovedMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | Singing about the feelings of being unable to be honest with the one you love |
| 23east | Ain’t No Mountain High EnoughMarvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love duet, a masterpiece by a tragic singer |
| 24east | My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion |  play_arrow | The famous theme song from the movie Titanic |
| 25east | I Need Your Love ft. Ellie GouldingCalvin Harris |  play_arrow | Scottish DJ scores a massive hit with a love song |
| 26east | God Only KnowsThe Beach Boys |  play_arrow | A love masterpiece, the pinnacle of The Beach Boys |
| 27east | Your SongElton John |  play_arrow | Elton John’s classic song “Love Song” |
| 28east | One Call AwayCharlie Puth |  play_arrow | A popular singer-songwriter who captivates with a sweet singing voice |
| 29east | Endless LoveDiana Ross & Lionel Richie |  play_arrow | A globally massive hit love song as a duet |
| 30east | My AllMariah Carey |  play_arrow | Mariah Carey's emotional, heartwarming Latin ballad |
| 31east | Talking To The MoonBruno Mars |  play_arrow | Confiding the bittersweet feelings of a long-distance love to the moon |
| 32east | Make You Feel My LoveAdele |  play_arrow | A love song by Adele of Bob Dylan’s classic |
| 33east | At LastEtta James |  play_arrow | Explain Etta James’s signature songs. |
| 34east | Crazy For YouMadonna |  play_arrow | Madonna’s first ballad, “Crazy for You.” |
| 35east | I Don’t Want To Miss A ThingAerosmith |  play_arrow | The famous song from the movie Armageddon, No. 1 in the U.S. |
| 36east | Crazy In LoveBeyoncé |  play_arrow | Beyoncé’s solo debut song, a love song |
| 37east | All You Need Is LoveThe Beatles |  play_arrow | A Beatles classic that sings of great love |
| 38east | Hymne à l’amourEdith Piaf |  play_arrow | Édith Piaf’s classic love song |
| 39east | I Can’t Stop Loving YouRay Charles |  play_arrow | The truth about Ray Charles’s famous songs and cover versions |
| 40east | Crazy In Love ft. JAY ZBeyoncé |  play_arrow | Beyoncé’s love-empowerment anthem, a masterpiece that inspires confidence |
| 41east | I’ll Make Love to YouBoyz II Men |  play_arrow | Boyz II Men’s sweet love song |
| 42east | The Look Of LoveDiana Krall |  play_arrow | The classic theme song “Reflection of Love” from 007 |
| 43east | Wonderful TonightEric Clapton |  play_arrow | Eric Clapton’s classic song “No One” |
| 44east | SuzanneLeonard Cohen |  play_arrow | Leonard’s poetic and beautiful signature song |
| 45east | Crazy Little Thing Called LoveQueen |  play_arrow | Expressing the essence of love in a classic Queen song |
| 46east | Love OnSelena Gomez |  play_arrow | The exhilaration of love and a pleasant love song |
| 47east | I’m YoursJason Mraz |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by Mraz that sings of love and life |
| 48east | Nothing Compares 2 USinéad O’Connor |  play_arrow | Sinead O’Connor’s classic song “Nothing” |
| 49east | Best of My LoveThe Emotions |  play_arrow | The hit song by the popular disco group The Emotions |
| 50east | My GirlThe Temptations |  play_arrow | A classic R&B song, a famous love song also known from a movie |
| 51east | In LoveLil Darius |  play_arrow | Lil Darius's moving love rap |
| 52east | Unchained MelodyThe Righteous Brothers |  play_arrow | The ... announced on July 17, 1965 |
| 53east | Lucky (feat. Colbie Caillat)Jason Mraz |  play_arrow | Mraz’s classic that portrays the bond of a long-distance relationship |
| 54east | My LovePaul McCartney & Wings |  play_arrow | Love song tops the Billboard chart |
| 55east | Mariners Apartment ComplexLana Del Rey |  play_arrow | Lana’s beautiful ballad that sings of strength and support |
| 56east | Young and BeautifulLana Del Rey |  play_arrow | Singing of the beauty and fragility of love that transcends time |
| 57east | Marry YouBruno Mars |  play_arrow | A Las Vegas–style wedding song that expresses love in a bright, cheerful way |
| 58east | Die With A SmileLady Gaga, Bruno Mars |  play_arrow | A supreme song that sings of the ephemerality of love and life |
| 59east | Rolling in the DeepAdele |  play_arrow | A timeless masterpiece that passionately sings of the pain of heartbreak and resonates with the heart |
| 60east | FluxEllie Goulding |  play_arrow | Ellie Goulding’s heartbreak ballad |
| 61east | Love Me Like You DoEllie Goulding |  play_arrow | Movie theme song, Ellie's love song |
| 62east | Love The Way You Lie ft. RihannaEminem |  play_arrow | Eminem and Rihanna’s Shocking Love Story |
| 63east | The ReasonHoobastank |  play_arrow | A moving song about admitting mistakes and hoping to mend a relationship |
| 64east | Your Body Is a WonderlandJohn Mayer |  play_arrow | Mayer’s love song that celebrates love. |
| 65east | Miss IndependentNe-Yo |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic that celebrates independent women |
| 66east | drivers licenseOlivia Rodrigo |  play_arrow | A moving coming-of-age song that portrays the pain of heartbreak. |
| 67east | Marry MeTrain |  play_arrow | A heartwarming yet bittersweet song that vows love |
| 68east | When You’re GoneAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | Avril Lavigne’s wistful ballad |
| 69east | Every Time I Close My EyesBabyface |  play_arrow | A Heart-Stirring Love Song with a Babyface |
| 70east | I’ll Make Love To YouBoyz II Men | play_arrow | Boyz II Men's signature song and a worldwide smash hit |
| 71east | ForeverChris Brown |  play_arrow | Chris Brown's sweet love song |
| 72east | With YouChris Brown |  play_arrow | Chris Brown's hit romantic song |
| 73east | Real LoveEric Benét |  play_arrow | Eric Benét’s classic love song that tugs at the heartstrings |
| 74east | Thinkin Bout YouFrank Ocean |  play_arrow | A song that sings of regret over an unattainable relationship |
| 75east | I Believe In YouJoe |  play_arrow | The classic by Joe, the sweet and sexy R&B singer. |
| 76east | For YouKenny Lattimore |  play_arrow | The moving R&B classic that conveys love, 'For You' |
| 77east | Until I Found YouStephen Sanchez |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song, a blissful tune that resonates with the heart |
| 78east | Best I Ever HadDrake |  play_arrow | Drake's iconic love song |
| 79east | LoveKendrick Lamar |  play_arrow | A song in which Kendrick simply expresses his love for her |
| 80east | Love LiesKhalid & Normani |  play_arrow | A beautiful song in search of love |
| 81east | I Need LoveLL Cool J |  play_arrow | A rap ballad influenced by 70s R&B |
| 82east | Love Can Be…Vince Staples |  play_arrow | Push away with a hard-beat love song |
| 83east | To Love You MoreCéline Dion |  play_arrow | A Canadian female singer who also appeared in a Japanese TV drama, “… |
| 84east | CloserThe Chainsmokers |  play_arrow | This love song is a work themed around heartbreak… |
| 85east | Made to LoveJohn Legend |  play_arrow | When it comes to singing about love, no one surpasses John Legend... |
| 86east | Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | The beloved singer Ed Sheeran’s exquisite love so— |
| 87east | I Was Born To Love YouQueen |  play_arrow | A Queen masterpiece known to those in the know. Straightforward... |
| 88east | All My LifeK-Ci & JoJo |  play_arrow | R&B duo by brothers, K-Ci & J… |
| 89east | Teenage LoveSlick Rick |  play_arrow | Music with a scent of the ’80s… |
| 90east | SmileAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | Of the woman who was called the princess of the rock world... |
| 91east | U Make Me WannaBlue |  play_arrow | Blue..., announced on March 17, 2003 |
| 92east | Close To YouCarpenters |  play_arrow | Carp, announced on May 20, 1970… |
| 93east | Oh LoveGreen Day |  play_arrow | Gree, announced on July 16, 2012… |
| 94east | What Is LoveHoward Jones |  play_arrow | How..., which was released on November 26, 1983 |
| 95east | I Wanna KnowJoe |  play_arrow | Born on July 5, 1973, an American R&B... |
| 96east | ImagineJohn Lennon |  play_arrow | John Lenn... released in 1971 |
| 97east | DespacitoJustin Bieber ft. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee |  play_arrow | As a love song, this track is a masterpiece among masterpieces... |
| 98east | EmotionsMariah Carey |  play_arrow | A song from the diva Mariah’s second album… |
| 99east | Let Me Love YouMario |  play_arrow | Born on August 27, 1986, an American... |
| 100east | The Way You Love MeMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | Micha, announced on July 8, 2011... |
| 101east | You Were Meant For MeJewel |  play_arrow | Even though that love has already ended, I still find myself thinking about him… |
| 102east | Baby IAriana Grande |  play_arrow | I really love you. Actually, I love you way too much... |
| 103east | American Country Love SongJake Owen |  play_arrow | American country music a… |
| 104east | DisasterJoJo |  play_arrow | American singer JoJo in 2011... |
| 105east | Need You NowLady Antebellum |  play_arrow | It has long been loved as a classic romantic ballad... |
| 106east | LoveLana Del Rey |  play_arrow | Lana Del Rey, an American singer… |
| 107east | The FeelsMaren Morris |  play_arrow | A love song portrayed from a uniquely female perspective... |
| 108east | How Do I BreatheMario |  play_arrow | In Mario’s 2007 release, the song is about a breakup… |
| 109east | This LoveMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | A famous Maroon 5 song that depicts a breakup with a lover… |
| 110east | You Don’t Know LoveOlly Murs |  play_arrow | British singer Olly Murs’s 201… |
| 111east | Me and My Broken HeartRixton |  play_arrow | The fragility of love that crumbles from the smallest of things... |
| 112east | My LoveSia |  play_arrow | Also known as an insert song in the film Twilight… |
| 113east | Hey, Soul SisterTrain |  play_arrow | It’s a well-known classic by Train, but this… |
| 114east | Tell Me That You Love MeVictoria Justice |  play_arrow | Tori, known from Victorious, is at a restaura... |
| 115east | SugarMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | No matter when or where I listen to it, it makes me feel refreshed... |
| 116east | With or Without YouU2 |  play_arrow | U2’s si… released on March 21, 1987 |
| 117east | Broken-Hearted GirlBeyoncé |  play_arrow | Released in 2008 by Beyoncé... |
| 118east | Over YouDaughtry |  play_arrow | Parting with a loved one, and recovering from the sorrow… |
| 119east | Didn’t You Know How Much I Loved YouKellie Pickler |  play_arrow | American country music ar... |
| 120east | The One I LoveR.E.M. |  play_arrow | An American alternative rock band... |
| 121east | PointlessLewis Capaldi |  play_arrow | Lewis Capaldi's love song |
| 122east | All The LoveAyra Starr |  play_arrow | A love song of Afropop and R&B |
| 123east | Love Me TenderElvis Presley |  play_arrow | Elvis's classic song “Love Me Tender” |
| 124east | Bridge Over Troubled WaterSimon&Garfunkel |  play_arrow | A classic by Simon and Garfunkel that offers up love |
| 125east | Lovin’ YouMinnie Riperton |  play_arrow | Minn, who has an exceptionally wide vocal range of five and a half octaves… |