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

Love OnSelena Gomez

Selena Gomez – Love On (Official Music Video)

A gem of a love song that captures the exhilaration of romance, woven from enchanting pop melodies and polished disco sounds.

Selena Gomez’s clear, luminous vocals pair exquisitely with a buoyant rhythm infused with French pop elements.

Portraying love as an emotional adventure that defies equations, it gracefully sings the beauty of surrendering to its unpredictable twists.

Released in February 2024, the track also sparked buzz with a romantic music video set in Paris, earning global acclaim.

Blending the breezy freshness of summertime with the flutter of falling in love, this song is perfect for the start of a new romance or for creating special memories with someone dear.

drivers licenseOlivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo – drivers license (Official Video)

A song by American artist Olivia Rodrigo that weaves a poignant story of heartbreak.

As she describes getting her driver’s license and passing by her ex-lover’s house alone, the lyrics trace the pain of the breakup and lingering feelings.

Released in January 2021, the track spent eight consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

It features lyrics that deeply resonate with young listeners and a simple yet emotionally rich melody.

It’s a recommended listen when you want to soothe the pain of a broken heart or look back on the bittersweet memories of youth.

glue songbeabadoobee

beabadoobee – Glue Song (Official Music Video)

A song that brilliantly captures the exhilaration of a budding romance! Accompanied by a laid-back guitar tone, beabadoobee’s gentle vocals seep into your heart.

The lyric “Tangled up in love, stuck to you like glue” conveys a powerful longing for the other person.

Released in February 2023, this track drew attention as a new song following the album Beatopia.

It’s recommended for anyone newly in love or wishing to spend cherished time with someone special.

The music video, filmed in beabadoobee’s home country of the Philippines, is also a must-see.

Wichita LinemanGlen Campbell

Glen Campbell – Wichita Lineman

A song written by Jimmy Webb.

He got the idea for the song from a solitary telephone line worker he saw working atop a utility pole while driving along the Kansas–Oklahoma border.

Released as a single in 1968, it has been covered by many artists.

Never Tear Us ApartINXS

INXS – Never Tear Us Apart

A song written by lead singer Michael Hutchence.

In 2006, it was chosen as the “Nation’s Favorite Lyric” by viewers of Australia’s music channel VH1.

It was played in the background at Michael’s funeral at St Andrew’s Cathedral in 1997.

Not A Bad ThingJustin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake – Not a Bad Thing (Official Audio)

It’s a song that sincerely cares for someone hurt by love.

The lyrics are filled with affection and compassion, and no matter how many times I listen, I’m moved to the core.

Try listening to it when you’re heartbroken; it will make you feel that you can find a wonderful love again.

We Might Even Be Falling In LoveVictoria Monét

Victoria Monét – We Might Even Be Falling In Love – Visualizer

Let me introduce a perfect song for the exhilaration of spring.

Sung by Victoria Monét, this track is a refreshing piece that evokes the spark of new romance.

Its sweet melody and refined R&B sound gently envelop the listener.

Featured on the album “JAGUAR,” released in August 2020, the song beautifully captures the anticipation and excitement of the early stages of love.

It’s highly recommended for anyone thrilled by new encounters and relationships.

As the warm spring weather sets in, why not refresh your spirit by listening to this track?