A ballad song about unrequited love

Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai

God Does Not Play Dice “Yoru-Naga Uta” [Official Lyric Video]

‘Yona Uta’ is a song that portrays the aching feeling of shedding tears whenever you recall an unforgettable love.

The melody alone can move you to tears, but the lyrics—expressing the longing to touch the person you love once more—are truly painful and heartrending.

There are many ways to interpret how the lovers part, so it will likely resonate with many people currently experiencing unrequited love.

Although it’s a heartbreak song because it suggests you can no longer meet the one you love, it’s also a track I recommend to anyone who can’t give up on their feelings.

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Goodbye, goodbyeTakenaka Eri

Eri Takenaka “Sayonara Sayonara arranged by Masataka Matsutoya”

This is an unrequited-love song by Eri Takenaka, an artist who has gained popularity—especially among women—for her clear, captivating high-tone voice and the gentle atmosphere of her music.

It’s a heartbreak ballad that conveys the poignant feelings of being suddenly told goodbye by a lover.

Don’t appear.rikon densetsu

Divorce Densetsu – Don’t Appear (Official Music Video)

While lingering memories of sweet kisses and hugs remain, this song by Rikon Densetsu delicately portrays the complex emotions of a woman unsettled by her partner’s ambiguous behavior.

The lyrics, which wish “let’s never meet again” even as she still yearns for them, convey a poignant mix of lingering attachment and resolve.

The nostalgic, mellow sound and Ayumu Matsuda’s clear, translucent vocals further heighten the sense of wistfulness.

Released digitally in January 2024, the track was also performed at their solo show at Zepp Shinjuku, captivating the audience.

It’s a song that empathizes with those trying to put an end to a past romance and gives them the courage to take a new step forward.

My cute unrequited loveOtoniriame

My Cute Unrequited Love / Onriame [Official MV]

A youth love song packed with sweet-and-sour feelings of first love! Otoniae’s cute vocals gently wrap the bittersweet pain of a one-sided crush.

Released digitally in March 2023, this track rides the momentum of the TikTok hit “A Song of a Introvert JK Who Admires an Extrovert JK,” expressing Gen Z’s view on romance in a poppy way.

It’s full of one-sided-love moments: sleepless nights from overthinking about your crush, jealousy toward other girls, and more.

If you’ve ever had your head filled with thoughts of someone you like, you’ll definitely relate.

It’s the perfect cheer-up song for anyone mustering the courage to confess.

I love youfumidō

Fumido – I Love You

This is a song by Fumido that portrays a bittersweet night after a heartbreak.

It vividly captures the emotions of the final night before parting with a lover.

The repeated phrase “I love you” in the chorus carries both deep affection and the sorrow of farewell.

The arrangement starts quietly and gradually swells, mirroring the emotional arc.

Released in August 2006, the track was used as the theme song for the TV drama “PS Rashomon” and reached the Oricon Top 10.

Anyone who has felt the pain of a breakup will likely relate.

It’s a song to listen to when you’re feeling vulnerable—one that gives you the courage to take a new step forward.

Love SongGO!GO!7188

Koi no Uta / GO!GO!7188

It’s an unrequited love song sung by a girls’ band.

It feels like a very pure kind of affection, maybe from their school days.

The song doesn’t have any big twists or anything, but it still draws you in.

It has a slow, relaxed vibe.

Too belovedKG with Tiara

KG / Too Beloved (duet with Tiara)

A duet by KG and Tiara.

The bittersweet lyrics sung in KG’s sweet voice feel like they squeeze your heart.

It’s a song about the sorrow of not being able to be with the one you love, and for some reason it makes you feel like you’re about to cry, so you’ll need a handkerchief.

It blends J-pop and hip-hop, making it easy for anyone to listen to.