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

We Belong TogetherMariah Carey

Mariah Carey – We Belong Together (Official Music Video)

Mariah Carey is a singer with a wealth of vocal techniques, including whistle voice and whisper voice.

She’s hugely popular in Japan as well.

Although she has released many love songs, the track I’d like to highlight today is We Belong Together.

It gained widespread popularity not only in English-speaking countries but also in regions where English is commonly used, topping multiple charts.

As a classic love song, it’s perfect for Valentine’s Day, don’t you think?

Sweetest PieMegan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa

Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa – Sweetest Pie [Official Video]

When it comes to the charm of Valentine’s Day, it’s all about sweet things like desserts and love.

That’s why I’d like to introduce “Sweetest Pie.” As the title suggests, it’s a love song that uses a sweet pie as its theme.

The lyrics are a bit mature, with the pie serving as a metaphor for various things.

The track is by rapper Megan Thee Stallion and Dua Lipa.

Be sure to experience their stunning flows.

By the way, the music video has Japanese subtitles, so even those who aren’t confident in English can enjoy it with ease.

My LovePaul McCartney & Wings

Paul McCartney & Wings – My Love [High Quality]

A 1973 smash hit by former Beatle Paul McCartney.

Included on the album Red Rose Speedway, this love song—written for Linda, who would later become Paul’s wife—reached No.

1 on the Billboard charts.

Love Of My LifeQueen

Queen – Love Of My Life (Official Video)

A beautiful and sorrowful love song that Freddie Mercury of the British rock band Queen wrote for his lover.

It’s a piece that clearly reflects his deep love for classical music.

The song is included on the award-winning album A Night at the Opera.

Until I Found YouStephen Sanchez

Stephen Sanchez – Until I Found You (Official Video)

Since the start of the 2020s, music that beautifully fuses nostalgic melodies with modern sensibilities has begun to be reevaluated.

Stephen Sanchez’s “Until I Found You” is a work that strongly reflects that atmosphere.

Released on September 1, 2021, the song delivers an innovative sound that, while influenced by the mainstream music of the 1950s and 1960s, is enhanced with contemporary arrangements.

The lyrics portray a complex emotional landscape where passion for love intertwines with feelings of repentance, with the influence of a woman named Georgia permeating the entire song.

The intensity of his emotions resonates deeply, making it easy to see why the track has dominated charts in many countries since its release.

It’s a perfect song for those carrying warm yet bittersweet feelings on Valentine’s Day.

It Might Be TimeTame Impala

Tame Impala – It Might Be Time (Official Audio)

As a leading figure in psychedelic pop, Tame Impala has been winning the hearts of band fans in Japan as well.

This track is full of playful touches toward his music, with high-pitched, effect-laden vocals that feel great.

Since it’s Valentine’s Day, I can’t help but think how amazing it would be to have a partner to enjoy this song with—a super cool track.

Love StoryTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Love Story

A 2008 hit by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift.

Featured on the album Fearless, the song was inspired by Romeo and Juliet, but unlike the original story, it ends happily.

It reached No.

4 on the Billboard chart.