Lovely love song

Songs of pure love. Recommended masterpieces and popular pure-love love songs.

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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

We’ve gathered a selection of popular and classic songs that capture the feeling of “pure love.”

From love songs that put the other person first, to straightforward songs about falling in love, to songs about a love you can’t forget even after the person is gone—we’re introducing tracks that portray pure love in many forms.

There’s love that becomes possessive because the feelings are too strong, or love that constantly asks things of the other person.

And then there are feelings that simply wish for the other person’s happiness, growing deeper even if they’re never conveyed.

The songs featured in this article are tender, sincere, and so moving they might bring you to tears when you listen.

Please give them a listen.

Songs of pure love. Recommended masterpieces and popular pure-love love songs (71–80)

First loveMika Nakashima

Mika Nakashima “First Love” Music Video

First Love Mika Nakashima

This song is from a little while back, so younger people might not know it, but as the title suggests, it’s one of the best pure love songs.

Everyone experiences a first love, but works that capture the feelings of someone in the middle of it are actually quite rare and difficult to create.

This song expresses those complex emotions brilliantly.

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trumpet vineYuko Ando

Yuko Ando / Chinese Trumpet Creeper (Reprise)

Campsis (Trumpet Vine) Yuko Ando

The lyrics Yuko Ando wrote, wishing she could stay together like her own grandfather and grandmother, are truly wonderful.

Her singing voice has a unique atmosphere, so the lyrics sink in gently.

It was used in a Gekkeikan commercial and became a hot topic.

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smokyRina Katahira

Rina Katahira - Smoky (Music Video)

Smoky Rina Katahira

The title, which doesn’t seem fitting for a love song, leaves a strong impression.

The slightly ironic phrasing leading into the straightforward words “I love you” in the chorus makes my heart flutter.

It’s a soothing track, with Rina Katahira’s cute voice, gentle guitar tones, and a calm melody.

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Songs of pure love. Recommended masterpieces and popular pure-love love songs (81–90)

cuteSakura Fujiwara

Sakura Fujiwara – “Kawaii”

Cute Sakura Fujiwara

A song about a girl who just can’t bring herself to be honest, caught in a one-sided love.

It’s packed with heart-wrenching lines that anyone experiencing an unrequited crush can’t help but nod along to.

Paired with Sakura Fujiwara’s innocent look and distinct vocals, it’s a truly adorable track—just like the title suggests.

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Reason(s) to hold handsKana Nishino

Kana Nishino “The Reason to Hold Hands” MV (Short Ver.)

Reason to Hold Hands - Kana Nishino

A love song sung by Kana Nishino, who is popular not only as a singer but also as a fashion leader among women.

The lyrics express the feelings of people in love and sing about a love that doesn’t change even as time passes and we grow older.

It’s the kind of song that makes you think, “So this is what they mean when they say the more you bicker, the closer you are.”

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Swallowtail Butterfly ~A Love Song~Chara

Swallowtail Butterfly ~Song of Love~ (JEWEL ver.)

Swallowtail Butterfly ~Song of Love~ Chara

This person also has a uniquely idiosyncratic, flavorful singing style, so for those who can’t get enough of it, they’ll surely seem more captivating than anyone else.

There are many patterns of expressing love, and even within those finely subdivided categories, this person’s expressive ability can be said to be exceptionally talented.

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A flower of no colorHikaru Utada

Hikaru Utada “A Flower of No Particular Color”

A Colorless Flower - Hikaru Utada

A song that portrays delicate emotions deep within the heart.

Through the image of a flower turning transparent, it expresses a symbol of a loved one’s heart.

Written as the theme song for a Fuji TV drama, it was released digitally in February 2024.

It is also included on Hikaru Utada’s first best-of album, “SCIENCE FICTION.” The warm vocals that seem to nestle close to the listener’s heart and the lyrics imbued with deep affection are particularly striking.

It’s a recommended track for when you want to convey your feelings to someone you love, or when you want to reexamine your own sense of purpose.

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