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