A song that supports love. A romance song that gives you a gentle push.
When you have a crush, you might want to confess but can’t find the courage… You may worry that if you get rejected, you won’t even be able to stay friends.
It can be hard to move forward.
So in this article, we’ve gathered love-support songs just for you!
Some are songs about having a one-sided crush, some are confession songs, and some are about mutual love—the forms vary, but every track will give you that extra push to take the next step.
Listen to them whenever you need a little courage!
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Songs that cheer on love: Romance tracks that give you a push (91–100)
Blue Springakane (Otoniae)
A two-woman unit active mainly on TikTok and YouTube, Otoria-me’s Akane sings a cute love song! She can’t help but follow her crush with her eyes, works up the courage to find out his hobbies and changes her hairstyle to match them, her heart pounding when their eyes meet—listening to this portrayal of a girl whose mind is completely filled with the person she likes will make your heart flutter too.
And with the unexpected ending where the confession comes from the other side, isn’t this the ultimate ideal situation for anyone nursing a one-sided crush?
1 2 3 ~Love Begins~ikimonogakari
A bright, poppy portrayal of the start of a sweet-and-sour crush, this June 2013 number by Ikimono-gakari sings about wanting to move from friends to lovers, along with the anxiety that comes with that change.
The lyrics that count “1-2-3” are particularly striking, conveying the exhilaration of falling in love.
Included on the album “I,” the song also drew attention as the theme for the Calpis Water commercial.
The music video is set at a high school, making it a perfect youth anthem that brings back memories of innocent student-days romance.
It’s recommended not only for those currently nursing a crush, but also for anyone feeling nostalgic about past loves.
Someone like you.riria.
This is a song by Riria.
that sings of the heartache of being unable to express your feelings.
It vividly captures the complex emotions of a girl who can’t be honest with herself, even though she can’t stop thinking about that special someone.
Released digitally in October 2024 as the ending theme for the anime Ranma 1/2, it received high acclaim, including reaching No.
2 on USEN’s weekly HIT J-POP rankings.
It’s the perfect track for anyone who’s felt their heart waver just by being near the person they like.
If you’re in unrequited love, give it a listen.
Love is hard.riria.
A song by Lilia that sings about the complexities of love.
The lyrics portray the feelings of someone troubled by romance so realistically that you can’t help but relate.
A key point is how it weaves in modern-day relationship dynamics, like being left on read or ignored on social media.
Featuring Aru., the male–female duet expresses the subtleties of love.
Generating buzz even before its release—with a self-accompanied performance video surpassing 4 million views—this track is one that not only those with unrequited love but anyone struggling with romance should hear.
Your own experiences will link with the lyrics and strike a chord in your heart.
100-year first loveshikuramen
“If you don’t give up and keep expressing your feelings, love will blossom!” This is a song by Cyclamen that gives a push to those with a one-sided crush.
Haven’t you ever tried your hardest to keep the conversation going so they wouldn’t get bored, or watched their back as they walked away because you couldn’t get your feelings across? Even painful experiences like these during unrequited love will, if they pile up, surely reach the other person someday.
The ending of the song isn’t depicted directly, but it’s probably a happy one! Nothing will change if you keep dragging around that foggy feeling.
Take the plunge and lay your feelings bare!
hopemakaroni enpitsu
“hope” is an unrequited love song packed with the simple wish to just be with the person you like.
The lyrics convey that, even while feeling cornered by a love that won’t go the way you want, it still makes you feel “it has to be that person.” It poignantly speaks for the small wishes of those in one-sided love.
This song can apply to many forms of unrequited love—before confessing your feelings, or for a former partner after a breakup.
Listening to it while you’re in unrequited love will make you empathize and cry, yet it’s also a supportive song that can make you feel like you want to share your feelings.
Why not me?Misaka Saki
This song delicately portrays the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love.
They were close as friends, but before he knew it, romantic feelings had begun to grow.
Those complex emotions of a boy are expressed through a clear, transparent singing voice.
Released in February 2021 as the theme song for ABEMA’s popular romance reality show “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita” (Today, I Fell in Love), it resonated with many listeners.
It’s a perfect track for anyone struggling with their feelings for a crush.
Listening to this song might give you the courage to take a step forward.