[2025 Edition] A roundup of Western love songs to listen to in winter

Takeaway ft. Lennon StellaThe Chainsmokers, ILLENIUM

The Chainsmokers, ILLENIUM – Takeaway (Official Video) ft. Lennon Stella

This track features the ultimate DJ tag team of The Chainsmokers and ILLENIUM, elevated by Lennon Stella’s clear, airy vocals.

It’s a masterpiece where The Chainsmokers’ striking, powerful production and ILLENIUM’s signature beautiful melodies match perfectly.

The vocals by Drew Taggart and Stella, who bring that gorgeous melody to life, are outstanding as well.

Winter ThingsAriana Grande

Ariana Grande – Winter Things (Official Audio)

Speaking of Christmas songs, Frank Sinatra released a string of timeless classics, didn’t he? After him, it became quite rare for a single artist to rack up multiple hits with Christmas songs, but Ariana Grande has scored hits with several of them.

One of those is “Winter Things.” Featuring a relaxed, ukulele-driven melody, its lyrics portray a calm, tender romance that perfectly matches the song’s gentle vibe.

boyfriendAriana Grande, Social House

Ariana Grande, Social House – boyfriend (Official Video)

A stylish track born from the collaboration between Ariana Grande and Social House.

Its sleek production and mature tone make it seriously cool.

The lyrics are especially compelling, expressing feelings for someone who’s more than a friend but not quite a lover—a nuance captured perfectly in the song.

It’s a masterpiece that people in love will relate to, beautifully distilling that complicated emotional state into music.

Versace On The FloorBruno Mars

Bruno Mars – Versace on the Floor (Official Music Video)

Bruno Mars is an artist whose sophisticated music has earned high praise from discerning music fans around the world.

He’s also a hugely popular artist with strong name recognition in Japan.

Early on he pursued a pop direction; in the middle period he shifted to old-style rock ’n’ roll reminiscent of Elvis Presley; and now his style centers on R&B with disco sounds that evoke the 1980s.

Versace On The Floor is a song released in 2016, a captivating work featuring winter-tinged lyrics and an R&B melody.

You’re BeautifulJames Blunt

James Blunt – You’re Beautiful (Official Music Video) [4K]

James Blunt, a singer-songwriter from the UK.

He’s generally well-liked in Japan, but in the UK he’s also an artist with quite a lot of detractors.

He’s somewhat comparable to Kenshi Yonezu in Japan in the sense that he kept releasing one song after another that seemed likely to sell, so his music was apparently always playing in the UK.

It seems people came to dislike him due to the perceived lack of substance and heavy media push, and his song “You’re Beautiful” was even voted the most irritating song of all time.

How ignominious (lol).

Because Of YoKelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson – Because Of You (Official HD Video)

It’s a song by Kelly Clarkson that became a hot topic for its shocking video and lyrics.

The title “Because of You” invites us to consider what it means and what lies behind those words—points worth focusing on as you listen.

With emotional vocals carrying the lyrics, the weight of the song deepens even more; it’s a remarkable track.

Many people have surely found salvation in this song.

Scared to Be LonelyMartin Garrix & Dua Lipa

Martin Garrix & Dua Lipa – Scared To Be Lonely (Official Video)

A masterpiece that portrays modern views on love, “Scared to Be Lonely.” The song is a collaboration between globally popular British singer Dua Lipa and world-renowned music producer Martin Garrix.

Crafted with an EDM-like structure, it features a strikingly serious melody.

The lyrics vividly depict a couple who, despite increasing arguments, keep dragging the relationship along because they’re afraid of breaking up and being alone.