Valentine's Songs [Western Music Ranking]

Love StoryTaylor Swift43rank/position

Taylor Swift – Love Story

A 2008 hit by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift.

Featured on the album Fearless, the song was inspired by Romeo and Juliet, but unlike the original story, it ends happily.

It reached No.

4 on the Billboard chart.

Beautiful ThingsBenson Boone44rank/position

Benson Boone – Beautiful Things (Official Music Video)

Benson Boone, an American singer-songwriter who gives voice to universally relatable feelings—gratitude for what we love and the fear of losing it.

Though he appeared on the hit audition show American Idol, he left partway through and rose to prominence via social media.

Born in 2002, he’s a rising star.

Released in January 2024, this song conveys the emotions of cherishing a relationship like a precious treasure while also harboring the anxiety that it could one day vanish, expressed through his powerful vocals.

Immediately after its release, the track sparked a global reaction, peaking at No.

2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and dominating charts worldwide.

It’s a perfect pick for anyone who wants to reaffirm the importance of time spent with a loved one on White Day.

We Belong TogetherMariah Carey45rank/position

Mariah Carey – We Belong Together (Official Music Video)

Mariah Carey is a singer with a wealth of vocal techniques, including whistle voice and whisper voice.

She’s hugely popular in Japan as well.

Although she has released many love songs, the track I’d like to highlight today is We Belong Together.

It gained widespread popularity not only in English-speaking countries but also in regions where English is commonly used, topping multiple charts.

As a classic love song, it’s perfect for Valentine’s Day, don’t you think?

Young and BeautifulLana Del Rey46rank/position

Lana Del Rey – Young and Beautiful

A signature work by Lana Del Rey that weaves a bittersweet love story.

Released in April 2013 as part of the soundtrack to the film The Great Gatsby, this song explores the fragility of youth and beauty, questioning our anxiety about the passage of time and the permanence of love.

Its sweeping orchestral arrangement and her sultry vocals resonate deeply with listeners.

Highly acclaimed—earning a Grammy nomination and reaching No.

22 on the Billboard Hot 100—it’s a perfect track for reflecting on important relationships or lingering in the afterglow of the film.

How Deep Is Your LoveBee Gees47rank/position

Bee Gees – How Deep Is Your Love (Official Video)

A 1977 hit by a vocal group from the United Kingdom.

It was featured on the soundtrack of the film Saturday Night Fever, reaching number one on the Billboard chart and number three on the UK chart.

The Bee Gees are a group centered on three brothers, and this song was written by one of them, Barry Gibb.

It expresses a poignant longing for a beloved lover.

positionsAriana Grande48rank/position

Ariana Grande – positions (official video)

Ariana Grande is a hugely popular artist in Japan.

I think many people here associate her with a catchy, poppy image.

It’s true that used to be her main style, but lately she’s been releasing more stylish tracks.

Among them, “positions” is especially recommended—a sleekly crafted love song.

It has a Valentine’s-ready vibe, so be sure to give it a listen.

Until I Found YouStephen Sanchez49rank/position

Stephen Sanchez – Until I Found You (Official Video)

Since the start of the 2020s, music that beautifully fuses nostalgic melodies with modern sensibilities has begun to be reevaluated.

Stephen Sanchez’s “Until I Found You” is a work that strongly reflects that atmosphere.

Released on September 1, 2021, the song delivers an innovative sound that, while influenced by the mainstream music of the 1950s and 1960s, is enhanced with contemporary arrangements.

The lyrics portray a complex emotional landscape where passion for love intertwines with feelings of repentance, with the influence of a woman named Georgia permeating the entire song.

The intensity of his emotions resonates deeply, making it easy to see why the track has dominated charts in many countries since its release.

It’s a perfect song for those carrying warm yet bittersweet feelings on Valentine’s Day.