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

lavender (ft. Pink Sweat$)JVKE

JVKE – lavender ft. Pink Sweat$

American singer-songwriter Jake, who’s been catching the attention of quick-eared music fans, has released a new single in February 2024—a gem of a love song featuring Pink Sweat$.

Seamlessly blending pop and R&B, the track draws on the language of lavender—“healing” and “love”—to gently embrace the complex emotions of romance, resulting in a warm, soothing piece.

With its comfortable melody and catchy lyrics, it’s a charming song that stays close to the listener’s heart.

Perfect for a twilight drive or a quiet late-night listen, this is a healing track we highly recommend.

To Love SomebodyNina Simone

Nina Simone – To Love Somebody (Audio)

Nina Simone was one of the most talented artists in American music history.

In her later years, she left the United States and was active in various countries, primarily in France.

Because of that, she’s sometimes called “the greatest singer the U.

S.

let slip away” in American music history.

Her song To Love Somebody is known as one of her hidden gems—a love song that exudes a mature atmosphere rather than following the classic, straightforward style.

Be sure to give it a listen.

Where Have You BeenKelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson – Where Have You Been (Official Music Video)

A heartfelt piano ballad inspired by a memorable scene from the show “Only Murders in the Building” was released by Kelly Clarkson in May 2025.

Marking her first release on an independent label, the song reflects on past relationships while looking forward to new beginnings.

Its simple, piano-centered arrangement blends perfectly with her vocals, which are both powerful and delicate.

The music video was filmed on location in Montana and premiered on The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Live performances are scheduled for May 9 and 10 in Atlantic City, where she’s set to showcase the track on a stage devoted to pure live musicianship without reliance on backing tracks.

With deeply expressive lyrics and a strong message, it’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone facing a turning point in life.

Cruel SummerTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Cruel Summer (Official Audio)

Here’s a song that skillfully captures both the comfort and the bittersweetness of summer love.

Featured on Taylor Swift’s album Lover, this track was originally released in August 2019, then reissued as a single in June 2023, becoming a major hit.

Its melodic sound, which sings of aching love, pairs perfectly with lyrics that portray romance sometimes tinged with struggle.

Notably, it spent four weeks at No.

1 on the Billboard charts.

Brimming with Taylor’s signature charm, this song is perfect for anyone wrestling with love or looking to create summer memories.

It’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser at karaoke, too!

Pyramid (feat. Iyaz)Charice

Charice – Pyramid [featuring Iyaz] (Viral Video)

This song is a collaboration between powerhouse Filipino singer Charice Pempengco and Iyaz from the British Virgin Islands, released in 2010.

Her vocal power is tremendous, and many people are likely encouraged by her strong voice.

The lyrics are moving, declaring that their love stands tall like a pyramid and will never fall.

GravityJohn Mayer

John Mayer – Gravity [HD]

This is a signature song by John Mayer, often called one of the three great contemporary guitarists.

There’s a theory that the “Gravity” in the intro and title refers to a woman.

(There are various interpretations, and Mayer himself hasn’t commented.

) The song expresses the feeling of wanting to leave but being unable to.

If you interpret it as about a woman, it turns into a passionate love song.

There Is A Light That Never Goes OutThe Smiths

The Smiths – There Is A Light That Never Goes Out (Official Audio)

A song by the British alternative rock group The Smiths, created by vocalist Morrissey and guitarist Johnny Marr.

It’s a poignant track in which the singer pleads with a lover to escape from a lonely reality.

It was also included on the soundtrack of the film (500) Days of Summer.