A ballad song about unrequited love
There are many different styles of unrequited love songs, but I’ve put together a selection of “ballad-style unrequited love songs” that I especially recommend to those who love gentle, heartfelt romance tracks.
Some are about love that will never come true, and others are lingering-love songs about still having feelings after a breakup.
Every song hits you right in the heart, so please give them a listen.
Ballad-style unrequited love songs are also perfect for when you just want to cry.
I hope you find one song on this list that stays close to your feelings.
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Ballad songs about unrequited love (71–80)
Unrequited loveOku Hanako
A smash-hit ballad by Okudaka Hana, an artist whose warm, unforgettable vocals and distinctive musical worldview are loved across generations.
This classic beautifully captures the bittersweet feelings unique to unrequited love—the simple longing to be with the person you adore.
aloneMayo Okamoto
A signature unrequited-love song by Mayo Okamoto—an artist hugely popular among women for her naturally captivating, powerful vocals and songs that delicately express feminine emotions.
It’s a heartbreak number that portrays putting on a brave face in front of the person you loved so much, unable to confess your true feelings.
Ambiguous BlueKawasaki Takaya
A heart-stirring love song that portrays jealousy born from lovesickness and feelings that can’t be grasped.
Its simple yet striking piano and acoustic guitar melodies further highlight the frustration of a hesitant heart.
As the affection that grows with getting to know someone more deeply intertwines with aching emotions, Takaya Kawasaki’s gentle voice weaves them together with care.
Chosen as the theme song for the MBS drama “Fukushū Kareshi: Deki-Ai Shachō no Kao ni wa Ura ga Aru” (“Revenge Boyfriend: The Doting CEO Has a Hidden Side”), this track speaks to anyone in love who wants to know more about their partner yet feels anxious when they know too much.
Recommended for those struggling with the delicate distance in a relationship.
Until we meet againHirai Dai
This is a ballad by Dai Hirai that intertwines the bittersweet longing to reunite with a former lover and the resolve to set out on a new journey.
Alongside vivid depictions of the seasons from spring to winter, it expresses heartfelt feelings for someone special.
Released in February 2015 and included on the album “Slow & Easy,” the song delivers the sorrow of parting and the hope of reunion through a gentle vocal and an acoustic sound with elements of surf music.
For those who have experienced a farewell and want to move forward but find it hard to take the first step, this song will gently give you a push.
You were happy, right?Te ga kuriimu pan
Hand Cream-Pan, who is mainly active by posting her work on TikTok, wrote “We Were Happy” based on her own real-life experience.
It’s a ballad that portrays a heartbroken woman trying to forget her former partner.
Many listeners will relate to the inner struggle of how the harder you try to forget, the more unforgettable it becomes.
In fact, it’s a sequel to “I Want to See You,” so it’s recommended to listen to them together.
Knowing the story so far will help you connect with it even more deeply.
I wish I were the one you liked.Te ga kuriimu pan
A heart-stirring ballad by Tegami Cream Pan, where earnest feelings and a bittersweet mood are woven together through a clear, transparent vocal.
It gently portrays a woman who carries deep feelings for someone important yet struggles to express them.
Featuring an evocative piano melody, the song was released in April 2023.
Showcasing her delicate expressive power to the fullest, this piece speaks on behalf of girls in love.
It’s a must-listen for those who keep their feelings for a crush to themselves or find it hard to be honest about their emotions toward someone dear.
I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki
A smash hit by Noriyuki Makihara, one of Japan’s leading artists known for his solid vocal prowess and songs that exquisitely capture the delicate feelings of love.
This classic portrays a man who puts on a brave face as he desperately tries to forget the lover from whom he has been separated.