[For Couples] Timeless Western Hits to Celebrate Anniversaries: The World’s Best Anniversary Songs

Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud (Official Music Video)

Ed Sheeran’s classic “Thinking Out Loud,” released in 2014.

While Ed Sheeran is known for lyrics full of witty, ironic humor, he also excels at timeless love songs.

Among his love songs, this one is especially filled with sweet lyrics.

The music is incredibly catchy as well, so it might be nice to listen to it with your partner while going over the lyrics together.

Just The Way You AreBruno Mars

Bruno Mars – Just The Way You Are (Official Music Video)

Bruno Mars’s classic song “Just The Way You Are,” released in 2010.

Together with the hit “Nothin’ On You,” which came out the same year, his popularity became global.

“Just The Way You Are” features lyrics that straightforwardly praise a woman, and overseas it seems to be a popular song to mark special occasions.

Since Japan doesn’t have a culture of expressing feelings so directly, it might be nice to use this song as a way to share your feelings with your partner.

As Long As You Love Me ft. Big SeanJustin Bieber

Justin Bieber – As Long As You Love Me ft. Big Sean

One of Justin Bieber’s popular works, “As Long As You Love Me ft.

Big Sean.” Because the Backstreet Boys had previously released a song with the same title, there was some confusion, and it didn’t become a major hit among Bieber’s releases.

However, it remains a beloved piece among fans as one of his supreme love songs.

Pay attention to the classic sweet lyrics about overcoming anything as long as you have your lover’s love!

10,000 HoursDan + Shay, Justin Bieber

Dan + Shay, Justin Bieber – 10,000 Hours (Official Music Video)

The masterpiece “10,000 Hours” by Dan + Shay, a hugely popular American country-pop duo, and Justin Bieber, the globally acclaimed singer-songwriter from Canada.

This song is extremely popular among overseas teenagers, featuring sweet, prince-like lyrics.

It’s also a go-to choice for anniversaries abroad, and you’ll find plenty of Japanese translations if you look it up—so be sure to use it to add a special touch to your own memorable days.

All of MeJohn Legend

John Legend – All of Me (Official Video)

John Legend is an American singer-songwriter who’s also highly active as a music producer.

He’s created many hit songs, and among them, “All of Me” is an especially popular love song.

He wrote it as a proposal number for his wife, model Chrissy Teigen, and it’s widely loved overseas as a classic for anniversaries and weddings.

If you enjoy soulful melodies, be sure to give it a listen.

Chasing CarsSnow Patrol

Snow Patrol – Chasing Cars (Official Video)

I want to forget the clamor of the world and be alone with the one I love.

This classic song, with its gently embracing melody and simple, straightforward lyrics, speaks to that universal longing.

Created by Snow Patrol’s vocalist Gary Lightbody, inspired by words from his father, it was included on the 2006 album Eyes Open.

After being featured in U.

S.

TV dramas Grey’s Anatomy and One Tree Hill, it gained worldwide attention and became the most-played song on UK radio in the 21st century.

It’s a perfect choice for those who wish to express deep love to someone special, or for couples wanting to share a warm feeling on an anniversary.

WonderwallOasis

Oasis – Wonderwall (Official Video)

This song features a lyrical melody that impressively portrays a heartfelt bond with a loved one.

It sings, as a quiet wish, of feelings for a precious presence that supports one’s life.

Included on the British rock band Oasis’s album (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, released in October 1995, the track became a hit—reaching No.

1 in Australia and New Zealand, and No.

2 in the UK and Ireland.

It beautifully expresses both the earnest emotion of thinking of someone and the hope that they will be a saving presence, making it a recommended song that resonates on couples’ anniversaries or whenever you want to convey your feelings to someone important.