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[For Valentine’s Day] Recommended Bitter & Sweet Western Songs [2025]

Active club DJKento
Active as a club DJ. Centered on dance music, they mix a wide range of genres including US hip-hop and J-rap, captivating audiences with their unique musical style.
Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
Under the theme of “vocal skills that stand up on the world stage,” I have experience teaching as an online vocal coach specializing in Western music, and I usually listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. In my teens, I questioned the idea that “foreign music equals English,” and started exploring songs from around the world. My commentary is characterized by a unique perspective shaped by listening to music of every genre, in every language, from every country. I mainly cover world music, so be sure to check it out!

When it comes to the most popular event held in Japan every February, many people immediately think of Valentine’s Day, when women give chocolate to men.

It’s well known that the holiday originally comes from Christian traditions, and in recent years it has become a nationwide event in Japan as well, evolving to meet various needs—such as the rise of “tomo-choco” (friends’ chocolate).

In this article, we’ve selected classic Western songs perfect for Valentine’s Day for those eagerly awaiting the occasion, offering a wide lineup from sweet, melting love songs to tracks that celebrate friendship among friends!

Feel free to use this as background music to help create the right atmosphere in your store for the Valentine’s sales season.

[For Valentine’s Day] Recommended Bitter & Sweet Western Songs [2025] (101–110)

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This song, performed by American singer Alicia Keys, was released as a single from her debut album Songs in A Minor (2001).

It won five awards at the 2002 Grammys, including Song of the Year.

More recently, she made headlines by promoting natural beauty and appearing without makeup at a music awards ceremony.

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In conclusion

We introduced a variety of “Valentine’s Day–ready” songs—from sweet and slightly dangerous love songs like chocolates given on Valentine’s Day, to tracks that evoke a sacred kind of love, to friendship anthems celebrating bonds with friends.

Why not enjoy these songs as a playlist and get in the mood for the upcoming Valentine’s Day?