A lovely unrequited love song

A ballad song about unrequited love

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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

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.

Ballad songs about unrequited love (91–100)

unrequited lovemiwa

miwa 'Unrequited Love'

unrequited lovemiwa

A slow ballad by miwa.

She has also appeared on Music Station with this song in the past.

The lyrics convey very straightforward feelings that match the mood of the song perfectly.

Many people might relate to the feeling of wishing for mutual love but not quite reaching it.

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love letterEvery Little Thing

Every Little Thing – – – Love Letter (Live Ver.) (Photo Slideshow)

love letterEvery Little Thing

It’s a heartrending song by ELT, Every Little Thing.

It captures the feelings of unrequited love.

The melody is also wonderful, enhancing the poignancy of the lyrics even more.

In the live version, you can really feel the emotions through the vocals.

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The Door to TomorrowI WiSH

Door to Tomorrow – I WiSH (Ai Kawashima)

The Door to TomorrowI WiSH

Haven’t you ever felt your heart skip a beat in your youth just from a crush’s fleeting expression or small gesture? That gentle feeling, carried by a gentle singing voice, resonates in your heart.

It makes you hope that someday this love will come true.

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I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket

I love you. ~100 Regrets~ – Sonar Pocket (Full)

I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket

Even after we part, I can’t stop thinking about you.

I look at our emails and the scenery we once saw together, now on my own, and I feel how I’m still dragging it out.

Even when I try to forget, I still love you.

This is a message song that sings about those lingering feelings of love.

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tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa

Koresawa “Tobacco” [Music Video]

tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa

Their kindness has seeped into the balcony, and when I look at it alone, the regret keeps piling up.

This song portrays the aching feeling of still thinking about someone even after a heartbreak, expressed through a poignant vocal and music animation.

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