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 (51–60)
Ain’t No Other ManChristina Aguilera
A track released in 2006 by Christina Aguilera.
Inspired by her husband, the track won a Grammy Award.
It features a retro sound and samples The Moon People’s 1969 track “Hippy, Skippy, Moon Strut (Opus #1).”
First LoveJennifer Lopez
In Japan, Jennifer Lopez is strongly associated with being an actress, but in fact, as a singer, she performs love songs with such wonderful lyrics.
While her beautiful looks tend to draw attention, listening to this song reveals a new side of her through its lyrics and melody.
Bless The Broken RoadRascal Flatts
A track that sings about how the process of moving on from past relationships ultimately leads to better love.
Originally released in 1994 by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, it’s a country love song.
This Rascal Flatts version was released in 2004 and won a Grammy Award.
Stay TogetherSuede
A track released in 1994 by Suede, a British alternative rock band.
It was a hit in countries such as Ireland and reached No.
3 on the UK charts.
In 2015, it was selected by NME magazine as one of the “50 must-have EPs.”
Leap over the language barrier! Western love songs with great lyrics (61–70)
For LoversWolfman ft. Pete Doherty
A collaboration between British musician, poet, and songwriter Wolfman and Pete Doherty.
It was released as a single in 2004.
The track reached No.
7 on the UK charts and was nominated for the 2005 Ivor Novello Award.
LovefoolThe Cardigans
This song became well-known in Japan through its use in commercials and various cover versions.
She says, “Love me more,” but this love is already beyond saving.
It’s a breakup song about turning into a lovefool, carried by an upbeat, lively sound.
Real LoveMary J Blige
Mary J.
Blige, known as the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul.
This was her debut single and a hit that reached No.
1 in the U.
S.
The lyrics straightforwardly express a love that says, “You are my true love, and I’ll keep thinking of you with unwavering devotion.”