Love songs in Western music: classic and popular tracks to listen to when a romance begins

SugarMaroon 5

Maroon 5 – Sugar (Official Music Video)

No matter when or where I listen to it, it puts me in a fresh, happy mood and makes me want to go shopping with a spring in my step.

It’s a song about a love that’s sweet as sugar, just like the title says.

It makes you want to jump up and sing along.

Maroon 5’s songs have such a distinctive, wonderful voice.

With or Without YouU2

U2 – With Or Without You (U2 At The BBC)

This is a single by U2 released on March 21, 1987, and it was their first to reach No.

1 in the United States.

Love is often turbulent and doesn’t always go the way we want.

Even so, if the feelings are strong, it’s a love song about being able to keep waiting—whether together or apart.

The One I LoveR.E.M.

R.E.M. – The One I Love (Official Music Video)

A single from the 1987 album Document, released by the American alternative rock band R.

E.

M.

It was their first hit song.

It charted in the United States as well as in countries such as Canada and the United Kingdom.

Make You Feel My LoveAdele

Adele – Make You Feel My Love (Live on Letterman)

It’s a cover of a Bob Dylan song by Adele.

Adele’s beautiful voice pairs perfectly with the lyrics, which speak of deep, powerful love, and it almost brings me to tears.

It’s so wonderful it feels as if it were made for her.

Just the Way You AreBruno Mars

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

It’s a song that won the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.

It became a massive hit worldwide, topping the charts in both the U.

S.

and the U.

K.

The lyrics, which feel like they’re telling you “You’re perfect just the way you are,” are utterly captivating.

Your SongEllie Goulding

Ellie Goulding – Your Song (Rolling Stone Live)

It’s a cover of an Elton John song by Ellie.

It was performed at the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in the UK.

The romantic lyrics, perfect for a wedding, and Ellie’s dreamy vocals are utterly captivating.

ConfirmationJustin Bieber

Justin Bieber – Confirmation (CHANGES: The Movement)

This song, sung by Justin Bieber, wraps the impatience and anxiety felt in a relationship phase in a gentle, comforting warmth.

It describes holding back the impulsive urge to “want what you want right now” and emphasizes the importance of nurturing a bond with someone special.

Included on the album Justice, released in March 2021, the track stands out for its tone that reflects Bieber’s growth.

It’s recommended for those who feel rushed in love or who want to take their time developing a meaningful relationship.

Why not give it a listen when you want to pause amid a busy day and take a moment to reflect on your feelings?