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Until I Found YouStephen Sanchez

Stephen Sanchez – Until I Found You (Official Video)

Until I Found You captivates the ear with its soaring vocals.

It’s a wonderful song with a relaxed tempo and retro sound.

Released on June 29, 2022 by American singer-songwriter Stephen Sanchez, the track sings about rekindling a romance with a former lover, reportedly based on his own experience.

The duet partner is singer-songwriter Em Beihold, whose voice further elevates the song.

A truly romantic number!

GhostJustin Bieber

Justin Bieber – Ghost

Ghost, featuring Justin Bieber’s refreshing vocals, leaves a strong impression.

Released on October 8, 2021, the song expresses feelings for a loved one who has passed away.

The lyrics convey a longing to see them again—even if only as a ghost.

In the music video, Justin plays the protagonist who has lost his grandfather; he invites his grieving grandmother out, and the two support and encourage each other.

Glimpse of UsJoji

Joji – Glimpse of Us (Official Video)

“Glimpse Of Us” depicts the protagonist’s inner struggle as they can’t help thinking about an ex while having a new partner.

It’s a song released on June 10, 2022, by Joji, a singer-songwriter based in the United States.

The lyrics portray the protagonist’s bittersweet feelings as they find themselves searching for traces of their ex in fleeting moments spent with their new lover.

Joji’s beautiful vocals and the gentle piano tones make the protagonist’s raw, stinging emotions feel all the more real.

Good LookingSuki Waterhouse

Suki Waterhouse – Good Looking (Official Video)

Suki Waterhouse from the UK, famous as a fashion model and singer, has a ballad called “Good Looking” characterized by her sweet vocals.

Its beautiful melody naturally makes you feel like falling in love as you listen.

If you have a partner, I recommend playing it together on a drive or at home to create a romantic mood.

The music video is also sweet and dreamy, so be sure to check it out.

Happier Than EverBillie Eilish

Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever (Official Music Video)

A masterpiece that sings about breaking up with an ex and the confusion of feeling happier while apart, “Happier Than Ever.” It’s also the title track of Billie Eilish’s second album.

The song begins with guitar and vocals, expressing feelings toward an ex over a somewhat jazzy melody, then the arrangement swells—suddenly a fierce band performance bursts in as if emotions are exploding.

It’s a track that captures Billie’s essence: owning her own worldview and expressing it in a way only she can.

I Love You SoThe Walters

The Walters — I Love You So

“I Love You So” makes you feel like you’re listening to an old cassette tape.

It’s a song by The Walters, a Chicago-based band, released in 2014 as one of the tracks on their debut EP.

After about seven years, the song went viral on TikTok in 2021.

Thanks to that, it’s seen the kind of success unique to the TikTok era—on Spotify, for example, it has surpassed 350 million streams.

The song is a bittersweet love ballad told from the perspective of a man who’s been cheated on.

Be sure to listen while reading the translated lyrics.

New Year’s DayTaylor Swift

New Year’s Day

New Year’s Day, with its gentle and stylish piano tones, is a song released by singer-songwriter Taylor Swift on November 27, 2017.

Although it came out during the period when she was shifting from genres like country and folk toward becoming a full-fledged pop singer, this track retains a sound close to her earlier style, featuring a tender, acoustic arrangement.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when looking back on memories with someone special.