Mutual love, unrequited love, familial love... classic songs that sing about affection

Your happinessUru

[Official] Uru "Kimi no Shiawase wo"

A tale of unrequited love that begins with a poetry reading.

Crafted by Uru herself, this work beautifully portrays deep affection for the other person and a resolute acceptance of parting.

Though close in proximity, a distance in hearts is felt—the aching inability to convey one’s feelings.

Because she wishes for the other’s happiness, she suppresses her own emotions; her delicate inner world is delivered through a simple yet striking melody.

Released in November 2023, the song features a piano- and acoustic guitar–centered arrangement that is simple but deeply moving.

It’s a piece that stands beside those who harbor the complex feelings of loving someone while suffering as they wish for that person’s happiness.

Hard to say I love you ~I can’t bring myself to say it~WEAVER

WEAVER – Hard to say I love you ~Unable to say it~ (Music Video)

A vividly drawn piano rock classic released by WEAVER in June 2010, capturing the frustration of being unable to honestly express one’s feelings.

Chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Hard To Say I Love You,” it was produced under the direction of Tokyo Jihen bassist Seiji Kameda.

Whether far apart or side by side, it delicately portrays the frustration of being unable to convey one’s feelings to the other person.

Though you love them more than anyone, the sorrow of not being able to put that feeling into words grips your heart.

This song deeply resonates with those who struggle to openly express their feelings to someone important.

For anyone carrying emotions they can’t put into words, it is sure to become a source of comfort.

I’ve fallen in love.YUTORI-SEDAI

YUTORI-SEDAI – I Fell in Love [Official Music Video]

A heartrending song that portrays an unstoppable longing, even while knowing you shouldn’t move forward.

It’s a rock track YUTORI-SEDAI delivers in July 2024.

With a sense of urgency like a racing heartbeat, it captures the emotional sway of not being able to suppress your feelings, even as you worry you might just be getting played.

The song was selected as the 50th anniversary commercial track for Aeon Topvalu, and the music video features Rio Kitano, a TikTok sensation.

It’s sure to resonate with anyone who can’t stop thinking about that special someone.

Me too,YUTORI-SEDAI

YUTORI-SEDAI – Me Too, [Official Music Video] (Theme Song for the Drama “I’m Being Toyed With by a Younger Virgin Guy”)

A ballad that poignantly portrays an unrequited love, set to the aching timbre of a piano.

Upon learning that their crush is dating a close friend, the protagonist carefully weaves their feelings as they have no choice but to give up while keeping their emotions hidden.

The more they think about the person they love, the more the pain intensifies—an experience many share as a bittersweet memory that lingers in the heart.

Included on YUTORI-SEDAI’s major first EP “blanket,” released in April 2025, this song was also chosen as the ending theme for MBS’s Drama Tokku series “I’m Being Toyed With by a Younger Virgin.” It’s a track that gently accompanies the hearts of those in one-sided love, where simply thinking of someone makes your chest tighten.

Being a little short is just right.YUTORI-SEDAI

YUTORI-SEDAI – Just Enough by Being a Little Short [Official Music Video]

A love song by YUTORI-SEDAI that sets gradually building dissatisfaction and confusion toward a partner to a breezy melody.

It captures, in down-to-earth language, the feelings of a girl who always ends up being the one to say she wants to meet, and the sense of emptiness she feels with surface-level displays of affection.

Released in October 2023, the track also drew attention for its music video featuring Hina Ogushi from the popular dating show “Kyo, Suki Ni Narimashita” (Today, I Fell in Love).

Its positive message—that even imperfect relationships are okay as long as there’s love—offers comfort to anyone struggling with arguments or problems in their relationship.

beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko

aiko - 'Kabutomushi' music video

A gem of a love song that expresses the feeling of falling in love by overlaying it with the changing of the four seasons.

Aiko’s clear, expansive vocals gently embrace you.

The lyrics, which cherish every emotion—from the joys of romance to its bittersweet ache—resonate deeply.

Since its release in November 1999, it has captured many hearts, being chosen as the ending theme for programs like CDTV and Jibireba!?.

With its translucent vocals, this captivating track evokes nostalgic memories of youth.

It’s the perfect song for moments when you want to feel at peace or look back on precious memories of love.

Thoughts and feelings toward loveaiko

aiko - “Mutual Love” music video

This song poignantly sings of a straightforward love for someone dear, with Aiko’s vocals and the gentle melodic line resonating deeply.

Released in May 2024, it strikingly portrays how relationships between people are bound together by affection.

Chosen as the theme song for the feature film Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Five-pointed Star, it harmonizes beautifully with the movie’s story.

Built on piano and acoustic guitar, the sound is wrapped in Aiko’s warm voice throughout.

It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who cherishes the feeling of caring for someone or wants to deepen their bond with a loved one.