[For Valentine’s Day] Recommended Bitter & Sweet Western Songs [2025]
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.
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[For Valentine’s Day] Recommended Bitter & Sweet Western Songs [2025] (1–10)
The Rose SongOlivia Rodrigo
A piano ballad themed around self-affirmation and growth is capturing the hearts of young people.
Singing about the importance of finding your true self without being bound by others’ judgments, this song resonates strongly with teenagers.
Released in June 2021, it was tied in with a Disney+ drama series.
Olivia Rodrigo’s delicate vocals weave a richly emotional narrative.
It’s recommended for those in the midst of self-discovery or about to take a new step forward.
It’s a perfect song to listen to with someone special during the Valentine’s season.
Beautiful ThingsBenson Boone
A song by Benson Boone that expresses gratitude toward a loved one and the fear of losing that happiness.
It captures the desire to cherish life’s beautiful moments, conveyed through a melody that resonates with the heart.
Released in January 2024, it achieved global popularity, reaching No.
2 on the U.
S.
Billboard Hot 100.
This piece is recommended for those who want to reaffirm their bonds with a partner or family, or savor the joys of life.
It’s also perfect for when you want to feel happy, or as background music while spending time with someone special.
Fortnight (feat. Post Malone)Taylor Swift
A classic song portraying the sweet, aching pain of love has been born from a collaboration between Taylor Swift and Post Malone.
It depicts how a brief, two-week romance derails a life, set against a sophisticated electropop sound.
Released in April 2024, the track drew major attention as the lead single from the album The Tortured Poets Department.
It’s recommended not only for those troubled by love, but for anyone grappling with complex relationships.
Its deeply piercing lyrics and beautiful melody are sure to soothe your heart.
[For Valentine’s Day] Recommended Bitter & Sweet English-Language Songs [2025] (11–20)
ConfirmationJustin Bieber
When it comes to Valentine’s Day, you can’t help but want to listen to heart-fluttering love songs.
Justin Bieber’s “Confirmation” is a deeply moving track that goes beyond a sweet love song, touching on self-acceptance and growth.
Included on his 2021 album “Justice,” the song calms an anxious heart and reminds us that what truly matters is right by our side.
With lyrics that plainly express the importance of patience and connection, it’s recommended for anyone who wants to deepen their feelings for themselves and their loved ones on Valentine’s Day.
Why not take a breather and listen to it with its laid-back melody?
Lift Me UpRihanna
When we think of Valentine’s Day, we often picture it as a time to confess our feelings to someone special, but in recent years more people have been using it to express gratitude to friends and family as well.
With that in mind, I recommend listening to Rihanna’s “Lift Me Up.” The song conveys appreciation for a loved one and the desire to stay together forever.
While it’s a ballad, it showcases a powerful vocal performance that exudes strong passion.
It could be nice to listen to it with someone important to you and reaffirm your bond.
A Whole New WorldZAYN, Zhavia Ward
The Disney classic Aladdin features the iconic song A Whole New World.
In 2019, the live-action remake presented a new version by Zayn and Zhavia Ward—an exquisite blend of bittersweet and sweet, perfect for Valentine’s Day.
The lyrics, filled with the protagonists’ thrilling new adventures and longing for freedom, open up new possibilities in our hearts, like a magic carpet soaring through the sky.
If you’re planning to spend Valentine’s Day with your partner, why not use this song as your background music?
Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran
Ed Sheeran is a singer-songwriter so popular that virtually everyone in Japan knows his name.
Among his repertoire, “Thinking Out Loud,” released in 2014, has continued to be loved around the world.
In this song, he portrays the strong bond of a couple whose love remains unchanged as they grow older, using Ed Sheeran’s uniquely emotive and heartwarming language.
It’s perfect for a special day like Valentine’s—imagine holding hands with someone dear while listening to it.
Its timeless message of love is sure to resonate with your heart.