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.

Playlist

Pure-love Western pop love songs. World-famous classics and popular tracks.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	All of MeJohn Legend		A warm, love-filled song becomes a worldwide hit
2	Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran		A bittersweet love song popular at weddings
3	You & IOne Direction		One Direction’s moving ballad
4	Until I Found YouStephen Sanchez		A bittersweet love song, a blissful tune that resonates with the heart
5	Love StoryTaylor Swift		A pure love song in the style of Romeo and Juliet
6	Leave the Door OpenBruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic		’70s-style soul, a smash-hit romance BGM
7	golden hourJVKE		JVKE, bittersweet love music, TikTok popularity
8	Always Be My BabyMariah Carey		A timeless love anthem that resonates with the heart: a song by Mariah Carey
9	With YouTyler Shaw		Tyler Shaw’s moving pure-love song
10	Tattooed HeartAriana Grande		A song inspired by tattoos
11	Here With Med4vd		A ballad portraying the importance of bonds and time
12	Beauty and the BeastCeline Dion & Peabo Bryson		A timeless masterpiece that portrays the beauty of love and heals the heart
13	Here and NowLuther Vandross		Luther Vandross’s classic love song
14	I’ll Make Love To YouBoyz II Men		Boyz II Men's signature song and a worldwide smash hit
15	Every Time I Close My EyesBabyface		A Heart-Stirring Love Song with a Babyface
16	For YouKenny Lattimore		The moving R&B classic that conveys love, 'For You'
17	Stay with meSam Smith		A beautiful, gospel-style smash hit song
18	Back At OneBrian McKnight		A pure love song: a classic by Brian McKnight
19	Tell Me It’s RealK-Ci & JoJo		Introduction to K-Ci & JoJo's Love Songs
20	Just The Way You AreBilly Joel		I like you just the way you are; you don’t need to put on any airs.
21	U SmileJustin Bieber		A ballad, a song by Justin Bieber
22	How Deep Is Your LoveBee Gees		A signature disco movie song and a No. 1 hit in the U.S.
23	I Was Born To Love YouQueen		Freddie Mercury’s solo song became a big hit under the name of Queen.
24	One Call AwayCharlie Puth		A popular singer-songwriter who captivates with a sweet singing voice
25	Real LoveEric Benét		Eric Benét’s classic love song that tugs at the heartstrings
26	I Believe In YouJoe		The classic by Joe, the sweet and sexy R&B singer.
27	SheElvis Costello		Love song chosen as a movie theme song
28	You’re BeautifulJames Blunt		A poignant pure-love song by a singer from the military
29	I Need Your Love ft. Ellie GouldingCalvin Harris		Scottish DJ scores a massive hit with a love song
30	I Really Like YouCarly Rae Jepsen		Carly's classic song “Emotion” captivates the heart.
31	To Be With YouMr. BIG		A single-minded man confesses his love to a woman who has had her heart broken.
32	If I Can’t Have YouShawn Mendes		A singer-songwriter's heartwarming love song
33	A&EGoldfrapp		Goldfrapp’s “A&E” portrays a relationship in collapse.
34	Say You Won’t Let GoJames Arthur		A James Arthur ballad that resonates with the heart
35	BreathlessShayne Ward		An R&B ballad by the winner of a TV show
36	PLAY THIS SONG (FEAT.ANDERSON .PAAK)Mariah Carey		A duet song depicting the conflicts of love, with a 70s soul vibe.
37	WomanJohn Lennon		Expressing John's deep love for Yoko
38	Unchained MelodyThe Righteous Brothers		The famous song from the movie “Ghost,” a symbol of pure love
39	Secret Love SongLittle Mix ft. Jason Derulo		A collaboration song by Little Mix and Jason Derulo
40	Kill and RunSia		A popular singer-songwriter from Australia
41	ApologizeTimbaland ft. OneRepublic		Hit song by Timbaland and OneRepublic
42	Lovin’ YouMinnie Riperton		Minnie Riperton’s signature song “Lovin’ You”
43	Thinkin Bout YouFrank Ocean		A song that sings of regret over an unattainable relationship
44	My Cherie AmourStevie Wonder		A song that sings of Stevie’s love
45	I WillThe Beatles		A hidden gem by the Beatles filled with pure love
46	Baby I Love U!Jennifer Lopez		Jennifer Lopez’s love song, expressing unconditional love
47	By Your SideSade		Sade’s classic is popular at weddings.
48	Talking To The MoonBruno Mars		Confiding the bittersweet feelings of a long-distance love to the moon
49	The First Day of My LifeBright Eyes		An emotional masterpiece of indie rock
50	Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For YouGlenn Medeiros		A smash hit by a singer from Hawaii
51	Crazy For YouMadonna		Madonna movie classics, covered by many
52	I Just Can’t Stop Loving YouMichael Jackson		A powerful love song to share a life together
53	Come Away With MeNorah Jones		Norah Jones’s romantic classic
54	Young and BeautifulLana Del Rey		Singing of the beauty and fragility of love that transcends time
55	The FlameCheap Trick		A love song whose hit single reached No. 1 in the U.S.
56	I Won’t Give UpJason Mraz		An international hit: a love song about not giving up on a relationship
57	Already GoneKelly Clarkson		Songs by Kelly Clarkson
58	A Puro DolorSon By Four		Hit songs of salsa music, many awards
59	SOMETHINGThe Beatles		George Harrison’s classic song “Some Time”
60	There Is A Light That Never Goes OutThe Smiths		The Smiths' heartfelt love song
61	Lucky (feat. Colbie Caillat)Jason Mraz		Mraz’s classic that portrays the bond of a long-distance relationship
62	Vision Of LoveMariah Carey		Mariah Carey's debut single becomes a big hit
63	I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston		The famous song from the movie Whitney starred in
64	My LovePaul McCartney & Wings		Love song tops the Billboard chart
65	A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton		A heartfelt yearning for a lover far away
66	RudeMAGIC		A young person’s resolve for love and their wish for marriage
67	Marry MeTrain		A heartwarming yet bittersweet song that vows love
68	Vanilla TwilightOwl City		A wistful love-ballad by Owl City
69	Make You Feel My LoveAdele		An eternal love song that sings of deep affection and devotion
70	If I Ain’t Got YouAlicia Keys		A soul-stirring R&B ballad that sings of the preciousness of love
71	Love OnSelena Gomez		The exhilaration of love and a pleasant love song
72	Will You Still Love Me TomorrowAmy Winehouse		A famous song performed by many artists
73	Endless LoveDiana Ross & Lionel Richie		A smash hit of the ’80s: a classic duet about young love
74	I Honestly Love YouOlivia Newton-John		Olivia’s No. 1 ballad in the U.S.
75	No OneAlicia Keys		A gem of a love song that sings the truth of love
76	When You’re GoneAvril Lavigne		Avril Lavigne’s wistful ballad
77	Love Me Like You DoEllie Goulding		Movie theme song, Ellie's love song
78	Goodbye GirlDavid Gates		David Gates' solo classic, a love song
79	Somebody’s MeEnrique Iglesias		Hit songs by Enrique Iglesias
80	CollideHowie Day		Famous songs used in the media
81	Can’t Get EnoughJennifer Lopez		Lopez’s love song expresses pure love and joy.
82	FallenLauren Wood		A hidden gem love song included in “Pure Love”
83	I Will Follow HimLittle Peggy March		Peggy March had a smash hit at age 14.
84	My Love Mine All MineMitski		Mitski’s masterpiece that sings of the preciousness of love
85	PerfectEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran’s affectionate love song
86	I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith		Aerosmith's “I Don't Want to Miss a Thing”
87	IfBread		A beautiful love ballad, Bread’s exquisite masterpiece.
88	My Heart Will Go OnCéline Dion		Titanic’s theme song, “My Heart Will Go On”
89	You Light Up My LifeDebby Boone		Debby Boone’s classic love song, a hymn to God
90	AgainLenny Kravitz		Lenny Kravitz’s hit song(s)
91	Try A Little TendernessOtis Redding		The historical trajectory of sampled masterpieces
92	Right Here WaitingRichard Marx		Expressing the romance of Richard Marx’s classic song
93	TRUESpandau Ballet		Spandau Ballet’s classic song “True”
94	Eternal flameThe Bangles		A classic love song, a signature track by The Bangles.
95	HeavenBryan Adams		The story of the 1980s hit song “Heaven.”
96	Three Times A LadyCommodores		The sentimental love song “Take On Me”