Let's leap over the language barrier! Western love songs with great lyrics
Western love songs that are familiar in Japan from weddings and TV commercials.
In this article, I took a closer look by focusing on the lyrics.
It would be a shame to just listen without knowing the “language barrier” and the true meanings!
I’m sure the real melody flows beyond the language.
Try making a full-length, line-by-line translation of your favorite song.
You’ll likely make unexpected discoveries and notice all kinds of things.
This time, I’ll introduce you to exquisite love songs born across the sea.
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Leap over the language barrier! Western love songs with great lyrics (11–20)
Symphony feat. Zara LarssonClean Bandit

The love song by British electronic music group Clean Bandit in collaboration with Swedish singer Zara Larsson is a gem that likens the joy of being in love to a musical melody.
Set against a grand, symphonic sound, it depicts music filling a once-silent heart, expressing a pure wish to become part of the other person’s life.
Released in March 2017, the track garnered attention as part of the album “What Is Love?” and reached number one on the UK Singles Chart.
Its music video portrays a poignant story of an LGBTQ+ couple, showcasing diverse forms of love.
Resonating like a beautiful symphony, this song is perfect for anyone wanting to savor precious moments with someone they love.
PointlessLewis Capaldi

A universal love song that sings of deep affection, featuring the clear, resonant vocals of Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi.
Co-written with Ed Sheeran and others, the song portrays devotion to a lover through the small gestures of everyday life, and, with the soothing afterglow of a ballad, brings a warm feeling that sinks into the listener’s heart.
Released in December 2022 and reaching No.
1 on the UK Singles Chart in January 2023, it is included on the album “Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent.” A performance on the popular UK show “Strictly Come Dancing” also drew attention.
It’s a popular choice for wedding background music and is recommended as a song to color happy moments with someone special.
FlowersMiley Cyrus

A love song whose powerful message of self-love and independence strikes a chord.
Released by America’s Miley Cyrus in January 2023, this track expresses the resolve to move forward after a past relationship.
Set to a groovy sound infused with disco and funk elements, it celebrates the importance of valuing yourself.
Issued as the lead single from the album “Endless Summer Vacation,” it spent 13 consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
It’s a song that gives you a strong push when you want to reflect on yourself or take a new step forward.
All of MeJohn Legend

This piano ballad features a simple arrangement of just piano and vocals, conveying unconditional love and devotion to a beloved through a moving performance.
Created by American artist John Legend as a heartfelt tribute to his future wife, model Chrissy Teigen, the song gently sings of a pure resolve to accept everything about someone, imperfections and all.
Released in August 2013 from the album Love in the Future, it reached No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100—Legend’s first U.
S.
chart-topper—and achieved major success worldwide.
With its transparent vocals and intertwined melodies, this grand love song has become a wedding classic and is the perfect choice for expressing feelings to someone special.
so americanOlivia Rodrigo

A love song that captures the sweet-and-sour feeling of love that transcends cultural and habitual differences, set to a pop-meets-rock sound.
Olivia Rodrigo, one of America’s leading singer-songwriters, writes candidly about her romance with a non-American partner from a down-to-earth perspective.
The happiness that spills out from everyday conversations and gestures gently wraps the listener’s heart in warmth.
Released in March 2024 and included on the album GUTS (spilled), the track beautifully blends Rodrigo’s signature powerful vocals with a new wave sound reminiscent of the 1980s.
With its optimistic view of love and relatable lyrics, it’s a recommended song for anyone looking to find their own kind of happiness.
If I Ain’t Got YouAlicia Keys

Alicia Keys’s waltz-time ballad “If I Ain’t Got You.” The hi-hat’s steady rhythm feels soothing, and it’s a warm track that perfectly suits the winter season, much like in the music video.
As for the song itself, it’s a number you’ll want to listen to when you’ve lost your way—one that makes us, who are easily swayed by an overflow of information and values, stop and consider what truly matters.
Leap over the language barrier! Western love songs with great lyrics (21–30)
SugarMaroon 5

This is a song by a Grammy Award–winning band.
The music video is themed around a wedding.
Popular both as a wedding song and a love song, it features sweet, beautiful lyrics that, true to its name, are sure to make women swoon!





