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

thank u, nextAriana Grande

Ariana Grande – thank u, next (Official Video)

As the title says, it carries a strong message: “Thank you for everything up to now! I’m moving on!” Singing that “all the encounters I’ve had made me who I am,” she expresses gratitude to the men she’s dated so far, even naming her exes and describing what they were like.

She also sings, “This song will probably be a huge hit!” It’s bright and feels great to listen to!

This Feeling (Official Video) ft. Kelsea BalleriniThe Chainsmokers

The Chainsmokers – This Feeling (Official Video) ft. Kelsea Ballerini

A standout EDM unit, The Chainsmokers’ hit from late 2018.

Their sound, generously incorporating live instruments, has shed much of its dance-music feel and evokes an atmosphere akin to rock.

A classic love song that sings of yearning for the one you love: “I want you.”

ImaginationShawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes – Imagination (Official Audio)

Shawn Mendes, the Canadian singer-songwriter who’s won popularity with his sweet looks and catchy musical style.

This is a hidden gem included on the deluxe edition of his debut album, Handwritten, which drew attention when he was 16.

The song revolves around an achingly sad unrequited love: being unable to confess your feelings to the person you like and becoming their lover only in your imagination.

His crystalline vocals and the gentle tones of the acoustic guitar portray the protagonist’s pure, single-minded feelings, tightening your chest.

Released in April 2015, this emotional track is one you’ll want to hear if you’re holding onto a love you know will never come true.

my love my love my loveyung kai

my love my love my love

When it comes to singer-songwriters who rocketed to stardom from TikTok, isn’t Yan Kai the first that comes to mind? Known for a DIY style of producing music from his bedroom, his 2024 release “Blue” peaked at No.

39 on the Billboard Global 200.

His new song is this very piece: a track that rides on the gentle tones of an acoustic guitar and sings of devoted love, expanding into a soundscape that’s serene yet emotional.

The lyrics feel as if they were lifted straight from a scene in a drama.

By softly repeating words filled with single-minded devotion, the song seeps deeply into the listener’s heart.

This work is a lead single from the album “stay with the ocean, i’ll find you,” scheduled for release in September 2025.

It’s the perfect track for a calm night when you want to soothe your heart with gentle pop.

12 to 12sombr

sombr – 12 to 12 (official video)

This is a track by Somber, a New York–born artist who shot to global prominence after a viral hit on TikTok.

Many listeners may be surprised by its groovy, danceable indie rock sound that overturns their previous image of Somber’s delicate ballads.

Centered on a summer romance in the social media generation, the song dramatically portrays the all-day rush of love and the bittersweet fear that the moment may end, making your heart race just by listening.

Following the EP “In Another Life,” this track is set for release in July 2025, with Somber’s first visit to Japan confirmed for SUMMER SONIC 2025.

It’s a tune that puts you in the mood to dance your heart out at summer parties or on a drive!

Blank SpaceTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Blank Space

This is a song by Taylor Swift, who can now be considered a top global artist.

While it features sweet words, it’s sung from the perspective of a woman who loves passionately and often.

Since she herself is known for her many romances, she might even be singing about herself.

You can sense the feelings of a cute, slightly mischievous woman.

For men, that’s probably irresistible.

CrushZara Larsson

Zara Larsson – Crush (Official Audio)

Zara Larsson, a Swedish singer known for her powerful vocals, has garnered widespread popularity.

Released in August 2025, this track is a single preceding her album “Midnight Sun.” While it’s a dance anthem with a strikingly percussive beat, the theme is the pain of unrequited love.

It captures the earnest feeling that a love that may never come to fruition could end up ruining one’s life.

The fusion of melancholic lyrics with an uplifting sound is also particularly compelling.

It’s a perfect song for nights when you want to sink into sentimentality yet move your body and forget everything.