[Songs to Hear on Anniversaries] Love Songs for Couples That Deepen Your Bond

1 minute 1 secondMosa o.

1 Minute 1 Second / Mosawo [Music Video]

Collecting everyday candid photos and turning them into an anniversary video is wonderful, isn’t it? The perfect BGM for that is a song called “1 Minute 1 Second.” It’s a piece performed by singer-songwriter Mosawo.

The lyrics liken memories to a camera roll, conveying that each and every shot is a treasure.

Of course, it’s also great for couples to listen to together as they reminisce.

Be sure to check it out along with the much-talked-about, emotional music video.

Even if we get married somedayMy Hair is Bad

My Hair is Bad – Even If We Get Married Someday

The song “Itsuka Kekkon Shitemo” feels a bit blunt from a male perspective.

It’s included on My Hair is Bad’s 2017 album “mothers.” It’s a love song that looks back on the days the two of them have shared and, with a man’s own kind of kindness, sings about their future together.

Some lyrics feel like he’s hiding his embarrassment, which makes your heart skip a beat.

It’s the kind of song that many women might think, “I wish someone felt this way about me.”

Having someone you likeJY

JY 'Have Someone You Like' Music Video Short Ver.

A solo number by Jiyoung, a former member of the Korean idol group KARA.

It was used as the theme song for the drama A Girl & Three Sweethearts starring Mirei Kiritani.

If only we could rewind time that can never be rewound—then I’d do this, I’d do that.

That’s how love makes us feel, isn’t it? What matters more than regretting the time you can’t rewind is switching gears and deciding to try again next time, even if you fail.

It’d be wonderful if, by sharing your feelings with the one you like, you could keep adding to your collection of special anniversaries!

HAPPY HAPPYTwice

TWICE「HAPPY HAPPY」Music Video

TWICE’s 2019 track “HAPPY HAPPY” conveys the joy of feeling blessed to have met each other.

Its poppy, upbeat melody brings a fun and warm atmosphere to any anniversary.

It expresses the hope to keep getting along forever—sharing not only the happy moments but also the tough ones—and the promise to always cherish you.

It’s truly a song packed with feelings you’ll want to reaffirm on a special day.

How radiant it isTani Yuuki

Brilliant Splendor – Tani Yuuki [MV]

Tani Yuuki, whose nomination for the Japan Record Awards is still fresh in our minds, released “Sansan-taruya” in 2023.

The lyrics liken himself to a hero, conveying to his partner that he’ll always be there to help.

It seems like a great song to share when your partner is struggling with something.

By the way, the frequently used phrase “sansan” in the lyrics is a word that describes the sun shining brightly.

Also noteworthy is the rhyme it makes with “zansan,” which means “miserable” or “wretched.”

May it be filled with kindnessJUJU

JUJU 'So That It Overflows with Kindness'

A female singer with an emotional voice that reflects her diverse musical background, JUJU captivates fans with her ninth single.

Selected as the theme song for the commercials “MTV meetalk with NEW NISSAN cube” and the “Friend-Ship Project,” this track stands as one of the signature songs that laid the foundation for JUJU’s career as an artist.

The lyrics, which sing of feelings that remain unchanged even when apart, especially resonate with couples in long-distance relationships or those too busy to spend much time together.

With a gentle yet powerful vocal performance that envelops moments with a partner, it’s a perfect number to color a couple’s anniversary.

Song I Give to You ~Song For YouChe’Nelle

Song For You

A track by Che’Nelle, an LA-based R&B singer who is also an active songwriter.

It’s included on her fifth album, “Che’Nelle World,” and features a soothing palette of piano, strings, and acoustic guitar.

When you’re together for a long time, arguments and misunderstandings tend to grow, but the desire to stay together may be a bond unique to couples.

With lyrics that capture the real, nuanced distance between partners, it’s a song many can relate to—perfect for anniversaries and moments when you want to reaffirm your feelings for each other.