Foreign Love Songs: A Collection of Popular Overseas Love & Romance Songs [2025]

Leave My Heart Out of ThisFifth Harmony

Fifth Harmony & Alex. G – Leave My Heart Out of This Acoustic

Is it really the case that once you’ve fallen for someone, it’s hard to start disliking them? Even if you understand it in your head, your feelings won’t listen—that kind of serious love doesn’t resonate with people who haven’t experienced it.

But being able to love someone that earnestly must be something truly wonderful!

Say ItMaggie Rogers

Maggie Rogers – Say It (Audio)

This song, which starts with a dreamy sound, is “Say It” by the singer Maggie Rogers.

Maggie Rogers has been gradually gaining fans in Japan, having performed at Fuji Rock in 2017, among other appearances.

The lyrics are appealing in the way they offer a glimpse into her views on love.

The intro is ethereal, and it’s nice how the song gradually builds from the middle onward.

OceansSeafret

Seafret – Oceans

Many songs have been created that compare the sea to something else.

Among them, the one I’d like to introduce for its particularly romantic use of metaphor is “Oceans.” It’s a track released by the UK music duo Seafret.

The song portrays the emotional distance from an unrequited love as an ocean, and also sings of feelings that cannot be brought to the surface as if they lie beneath the water.

Coupled with the gentle vocals, it’s a song that will leave your chest aching when you listen.

Strawberry DreamDagny

Dagny – Strawberry Dream (Lyric Video)

A superb piece of electropop wrapped in a sweet, dreamy mood.

Released in April 2024, this track is the lead single from Norwegian pop singer Dagny’s new mini-album, ELLE.

It captures the thrill of falling in love—like a scene from a romantic comedy—sung over light, buoyant melodies.

The lyrics are striking too, entrusting the image of an ideal lover to a “strawberry dream.” As a love song, it’s impeccably crafted—an essential listen for anyone who wants to savor the flutter of that first spark of love.

Turn Me OnNorah Jones

Turn Me On

Norah Jones is a leading artist in contemporary jazz.

The daughter of world-renowned sitar player Ravi Shankar, she is a globally famous artist who has won a total of eight Grammy Awards.

Her song “Turn Me On” is one of her signature tracks.

The lyrics portray the feelings of a heartbroken woman, expressed through beautiful metaphors.

The melody has a distinctly languid, wistful quality—be sure to give it a listen!

Treat You BetterShawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes – Treat You Better

Shawn Mendes is a Canadian singer-songwriter who has gained popularity with his sweet looks and catchy musicality.

A love song of his that I highly recommend is “Treat You Better.” Unlike a typical love song, this one takes on a love triangle as its theme.

That said, it’s not a messy story—it portrays him approaching a woman who already has a boyfriend, telling her, “I can make you happier than he can.”

I Can See You (Taylor’s Version)Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift – I Can See You (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault) (Official Video)

Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift is known for love songs based on episodes she’s actually experienced.

Among her realistic love songs, a recommendation is “I Can See You (Taylor’s Version),” included on Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), the rerecorded third album originally released in 2010 and re-released in 2023.

In this track, the chorus line—“So what would you do if I just knew that I can see you.

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.”—beautifully captures the frustration of not being noticed by the man she likes.