Western love songs about long-distance relationships. Long-distance love songs from around the world dedicated to couples.

Right Where You Want MeJesse McCartney

Jesse McCartney – Right Where You Want Me (Closed-Captioned)

A poppy, catchy long-distance love song sung by Jesse McCartney, who’s also active as an American actor! Its theme is a steadfast devotion that says, even with physical distance between us, “My heart is always right where you want me.” The sprightly sound is delightful, turning even the anxiety of time apart into a kind of romantic spice.

The track is the title song of the album “Right Where You Want Me,” released in September 2006, and it peaked at No.

33 on the U.

S.

Billboard chart.

It was also used as a theme song for a Disney Channel movie.

On those lonely nights when you miss your partner, listening to this song might make you a bit stronger.

The love that grows precisely because you’re apart may just transform into a positive force.

Paper PlanePeder Elias

Peder Elias – Paper Plane (Official Music Video)

Peder Elias is a singer-songwriter from Norway.

Known for his crystal-clear voice honed in a boys’ choir, he has gained wide support across Asia, even winning a Korean music award.

In this song, he longs to send his feelings to a distant lover like a paper airplane—a bittersweet yet pure love song.

His gentle vocals over an acoustic sound convey not only the loneliness of being apart, but also the warmth of caring for someone.

Released in March 2023, this work is sure to quietly keep you company on nights spent away from your partner.

When your longing to see them grows, listening might just make your heart feel a little lighter.

I Drove All NightCéline Dion

Céline Dion – I Drove All Night (Official Video)

The classic song “I Drove All Night,” created by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly, is famous in versions by Cyndi Lauper and Céline Dion.

The Céline Dion version featured here has a more stylish melody than the original.

The song portrays the feelings of an impulsive woman who drives to see her distant lover.

Cyndi Lauper’s version has a rock flavor.

Be sure to check them out!

Never ThereCake

CAKE – Never There (Official HD Video)

A track sung from the perspective of a man dissatisfied with a long-distance relationship.

Released by Cake in 1998, it became a hit in countries like Canada and Brazil, and reached No.

1 on the U.

S.

charts.

It was sampled in Neil Cicierega’s 2014 track “Numbers.”

Car’s OutsideJames Arthur

James Arthur – Car’s Outside (Official Lyric Video)

Released in 2019, this moving ballad about the heartache of long-distance love has been widely praised by fans and critics alike.

Arthur’s raw vocals and emotive melodies evoke deep empathy in listeners.

The lyrics convey the protagonist’s poignant plea as they struggle with the physical distance from a loved one, resonating strongly with anyone who longs for a faraway partner.

Featured on James Arthur’s album “Bitter Sweet Love,” the song holds a significant place in his musical career.

It’s a must-listen for those in long-distance relationships or anyone who has experienced living apart from someone dear.

Little WandererDeath Cab for Cutie

Death Cab for Cutie – Little Wanderer

A melancholic slow track about long-distance love, characterized by guitar-driven sound.

It’s a track from the album “Kintsugi,” released by Death Cab for Cutie in 2015.

The album was nominated for a Grammy Award.

Many The MilesSara Bareilles

Sara Bareilles – Many The Miles (Stripped: Raw & Real)

A pop song by American singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles—who has a history of Grammy nominations—that incorporates elements of jazz.

It’s a highly popular track known for freeing listeners from the frustration and loneliness felt in long-distance relationships.