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Lovely love song

Pure-love Western pop love songs. World-famous classics and popular tracks.

Just like in Japan, love songs are popular with many listeners overseas.

There are many kinds of love songs—from dirty ones that revolve around infidelity to heartbreaking breakup songs with poignant imagery—but this time, we’re highlighting pure, straightforward love songs!

Many of the tracks featured are heartwarming or fantastical, so if you enjoy those vibes, this is a must-see.

We also touch on the meanings of the lyrics, so if you want to understand the songs more deeply, be sure to read to the end.

Pure love songs in Western music: World-famous and popular tracks (81–90)

I Honestly Love YouOlivia Newton-John

I Honestly Love You by Olivia Newton John
I Honestly Love YouOlivia Newton-John

Released in 1974, Olivia’s first song to reach No.

1 on the U.S.

singles chart.

A lush, expansive ballad that showcases Olivia’s vocal prowess, it’s a beautiful piece.

The content perfectly matches the Japanese title, “Love Confession.”

PerfectEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Perfect (Official Music Video)
PerfectEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran released a heartwarming love song in March 2017 that portrays happy moments spent with a loved one.

Filled with gentle warmth, its beautiful melody and lyrics—capturing pure love from his younger days—are deeply influenced by real experiences with his wife.

Included on the album ÷ (Divide), the song won support from a wide audience, and its collaborations with Beyoncé and Andrea Bocelli also became major talking points.

The music video, filmed at a ski resort in Austria, beautifully depicts the artist and his partner close together, and its tender scenes are truly captivating.

It’s the perfect song for moments when you want to express your feelings to someone special or create unforgettable memories.

I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith

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

A song used in the 1998 film Armageddon.

It became a massive hit, reaching No.

1 on the U.S.

singles chart.

The song was a success not only in America but also across Europe and in Japan.

The lyrics express a deep affection—wanting to keep watching over a loved one forever, to the point of not wanting to waste even the time spent sleeping.

IfBread

If / IF [with Japanese translation] Bread / Bread
IfBread

It’s a single released in 1971 by the American band Bread, included on the album “Manna.” Thanks to the instruments and arrangement used, the song has an overall soft, airy feel—one might even say it overflows with tenderness.

Its quality has inspired numerous cover versions, and it’s been featured in many commercials.

It is an exceptionally beautiful love ballad.

My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion

Céline Dion – My Heart Will Go On (from the 2007 DVD “Live In Las Vegas – A New Day…”)
My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion

The song used as the theme for the 1997 film Titanic.

It is also the best-selling single in music history.

Alongside the movie’s massive success, the song became a worldwide hit, sweeping the awards of 1997, including the Academy Award for Best Original Song, as well as Grammy and Golden Globe Awards.

Its beautiful, emotional melody moves the hearts of listeners.