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 (1–10)
Beautiful ThingsBenson Boone

It’s a soul-stirring ballad that delicately portrays the gratitude for a loving relationship and joyful moments, while also conveying the anxiety of losing them.
American singer-songwriter Benson Boone began pursuing music in earnest after appearing on American Idol in 2021.
Released in January 2024, this song beautifully blends his soulful vocals with a folk-rock-inspired melody, resonating deeply with listeners.
As the lead single from the album Fireworks & Rollerblades, it earned high acclaim on charts around the world.
The music video was filmed atop a mountain in Utah, leaving a strong impression with its powerful imagery of him singing amid grand natural scenery.
It’s a track that stays close to your heart when you want to reflect on the happiness found in everyday life and the bonds you share with someone special.
Die With A SmileLady Gaga, Bruno Mars

A sweeping ballad that soulfully sings of the universal wish to spend one’s final moments with a loved one.
The collaboration between America’s Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, released in August 2024, weaves a beautiful harmony that blends the retro mood of the 1970s with a contemporary sensibility.
Born from a chance meeting in a Malibu studio and reportedly completed in a single night, the song captures the transience of life and the strength of love, moving listeners around the world.
Chosen as the theme song for the film “Eternal Love,” it topped Billboard’s Global 200 for eight consecutive weeks.
This masterful piece—where refined vocals intertwine with profound emotion—is a track you’ll want to play on a quiet night spent with someone dear.
10,000 HoursDan + Shay, Justin Bieber

“10,000 Hours,” a collaboration between country musicians Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber.
The mellow sound, sweet vocals, and harmonies make it a very pleasant track.
And of course, the title—literally translatable as “10,000 hours”—is striking.
It’s a romantic message song that sings of love likened to that vast span of 10,000 hours.
Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran

A gem of a love song that gently sings of the wonder of eternal love.
It’s a single from the British artist Ed Sheeran’s 2014 June album “×.” With a warm gaze upon two people growing old together as time passes, it paints the unchanging depth of their love.
The music video, memorable for its graceful dance scenes with American dancer Brittany Cherry, was completed after Sheeran practiced for three weeks.
At the 58th Annual Grammy Awards in 2016, it won Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance.
It was also used as an insert song in the film “Me Before You,” and is cherished as a wedding staple.
It’s a track that will make the days spent with your loved one shine even brighter.
Marry YouBruno Mars

A refreshing love song that celebrates the impulsive romance and marriage everyone dreams of at least once.
American artist Bruno Mars paints a love story set in a small chapel in Las Vegas, unfolding with a buoyant melody that makes the heart dance.
Included on his 2010 debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans, the track charms with a joyful sound that blends doo-wop and pop.
Covered on the TV drama Glee and featured in the film Jumping the Broom, this song has become a favorite for proposal scenes and weddings.
It’s a feel-good anthem for anyone who’s in love with love.
With YouChris Brown

This R&B ballad, gently resonating with the sound of an acoustic guitar, breathes with the deep expression of love that American artist Chris Brown poured into it.
The melody opens with a warm, intimate call, tenderly enveloping his powerful feelings and devotion to his lover.
Its pure expression of love that transcends material values, together with vocals that reveal glimmers of hope amid bittersweet emotion, deeply moved many listeners.
Released in December 2007 from the album “Exclusive,” the song reached No.
2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and claimed the No.
1 spot in New Zealand, resonating with audiences around the world.
It’s a track perfect for quiet moments with someone special or for times when you want to calm your heart.
The Only ExceptionParamore

A beautiful song where the phrase “Only you are special” is repeated many times.
The lyrics often view things coolly—facing the harshness of reality and acknowledging that love doesn’t last long—yet the continuing refrain of “but you, only you” makes it a deeply moving love song.






