
A Collection of Wedding Love Songs Featuring a Set of Two Tracks: "Answer Songs" from Male and Female Perspectives ♩
2016.09.22 published
How many love songs with "answer songs" do you know?
To all the brides-to-be, do you know what an "answer song" is??? An "answer song" is a song that expresses a reply to another song ♡ In other words, you could say it’s like a sequel to a song! Many of you might know several songs that have answer songs ♡
There are many love songs where "answer songs" are often set as two tracks, sung from a male and a female perspective... ♡ So this time, we’ll introduce a collection of music with answer songs that you might want to play as BGM at your wedding. Please give them a listen ♩
1st Song ♡ "100 Million Times I Love You" / Rake
The famous phrase from Rake’s song is, "I love you so much that just saying 'I love you' isn’t enough. I want to send you 'I love you' a million times." This song is a beloved classic, often played during the entrance scene at receptions and other festivities ♩
➡ Answer Song 1 ♡ "I Love You" / Oranje.
There is an answer song called "I Love You," sung by female singer-songwriter Oranje, to "100 Million Times I Love You." The rhythm of the song is the same, but the lyrics are from a female perspective, so many brides will surely relate to it*
2nd Song ♡ "I’m Here" / SoulJa
This song was probably popular among many brides during their student days ♡ SoulJa’s "I’m Here feat. Aoyama Teruma" was a long hit as a long-distance love song back in 2007* It’s a recommended BGM when you want to evoke emotions and tears.
➡ Answer Song 2 ♡ "I’m by Your Side" / Aoyama Teruma
The answer song for "I’m Here" is, of course, "I’m by Your Side" by Aoyama Teruma, which everyone knows ♡ Many brides probably downloaded the ringtone* This song makes you feel the importance of having him by your side.
3rd Song ♡ "Kampaku Sengen" / Masashi Sada
A well-loved classic by Masashi Sada that resonates with the parental generation, "Kampaku Sengen" is a song about the traditional ideal of marriage. The song expresses the feelings of a husband who is confident in his authority, but the line, "Don’t forget, my one and only beloved woman is you for life," conveys masculinity and love. ♡
➡ Answer Song 3 ♡ "Kampaku Shikkaku" / Masashi Sada
The answer song to "Kampaku Sengen" is "Kampaku Shikkaku" by Masashi Sada. This song expresses the feelings of a lonely man who reflects on how the passion from their wedding day has faded and how he now feels overshadowed by his wife. It may not be suitable for wedding ceremonies, but it could bring a laugh*
4th Song ♡ "Ring" / navy&ivory
Do you know "Ring" by navy&ivory, a popular BGM at weddings that many people might not be aware of? This somewhat sentimental song begins with the phrase, "I promise you, I can't die leaving you behind." It’s themed around the wedding day, so listening to the lyrics on the morning of the wedding might bring tears. Be careful! ♡
➡ Answer Song 4 ♡ "Ring – I’m Getting Married Today." / Misora Sawai
This is also a well-known answer song ♡ "Ring – I’m Getting Married Today" sung by Misora Sawai expresses the bride's feelings on her wedding day in a charming voice ♩ She sings about the unique anxieties brides have, making it easy to relate to...*
5th Song ♡ "Future Sketch" / DREAM COME TRUE
The "Future Sketch" series by DREAM COME TRUE is beloved all over Japan ♡ The first song, "Future Sketch," depicts the early stages of a romantic relationship ♡ It’s noteworthy that the young couple rides a motorcycle together.
➡ 2nd Song in the Series ♡ "Future Sketch II" / DREAM COME TRUE
The 2nd song in the series, "Future Sketch II"* depicts the couple who have grown up and are close to getting married, sung from a female perspective. The change from a motorcycle to a car highlights the passage of time ♡
➡ 3rd Song in the Series ♡ "The Sign of I Love You – Our Future Sketch" / DREAM COME TRUE
The 3rd song, "The Sign of I Love You – Our Future Sketch," is the conclusion of the "Future Sketch" trilogy ♩ This song is also popular in reception scenes ♡ I want to create a couple’s origin story movie while playing this BGM series.
Listen to songs with answer songs
What do you think? ♡ The charm of answer songs is that many of them are sung from both male and female perspectives, allowing each other’s feelings to be affirmed through the songs.* Be sure to listen to songs with answer songs together and deepen your love!
