Unrequited Love Song: A heartrending love song dedicated to you who are going through a painful romance
When you have an unrequited crush and feel like “it hurts, I want to cry,” you want to listen to songs that share those feelings, right?
In this article, we’ll introduce “tear-jerking unrequited love songs” we recommend just for you.
From the latest hits to timeless classics, every track is a gem with heartrending lyrics that sink deep into your heart.
“If I confess, we can’t go back to how we were.” “I know I should give up, but I still like you.” “We broke up, but I can’t bring myself to hate you.”
If you’re hurting from unrequited love in any of these ways, please give these songs a listen.
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[Unrequited Love Songs] Heartbreaking love songs for you who are going through a painful romance (101–110)
No goodTīna Karīna
It’s a song in Kansai dialect about the dilemma of “I shouldn’t fall for you, but I do.” It’s by Tina Karina, a singer-songwriter from Osaka Prefecture.
It was released in 2013 as her second single.
The combination of a ballad and Kansai dialect is unusual, but it really hits you in the heart.
I wish and wish, but…8utterfly
It’s a true-to-life love song that captures a girl’s real unrequited feelings.
The opening stands out in particular: she keeps wishing the person she likes will turn around, and when it doesn’t happen, she almost gives up again and again.
She sings straight from the heart about wanting to become closer to his ideal, hoping for a chance encounter—expressing the many emotions that come with being in love.
Someday, for sure.Naoto Intiraymi
A love song from a male perspective about gradually realizing his true feelings.
It’s a track by singer-songwriter Naoto Inti Raymi, released in 2015 as his 15th single.
His straightforward vocals really touch the heart.
Ti AmoEXILE
A gentle yet passionate song that feels like quiet affection is flaring up in your heart.
The title and the flamenco guitar-infused sound evoke a sensual kind of love.
And when it comes to EXILE, the layered vocals are a key highlight! In this track too, the powerful blend of ATSUSHI and TAKAHIRO’s voices further intensifies the passionate mood.
While portraying an unattainable love, it also expresses feelings that continue to grow—resulting in a song where a fervent heart can be felt alongside a poignant sense of longing.
A Song for Youerica
A song whose lyrics are based on love stories and consultations sent to Erica.
The lyrics tell the story of someone who can’t hold back their feelings for the person they love and finally decides to confess through a “song.” It straightforwardly expresses the joy and pain of unrequited love, resulting in a track that resonates with many.
For those wavering about confessing, it also serves as a supportive anthem that gives you a push! There’s a sequel to this song called “A Song for You 2,” which portrays what happens next to the two people depicted in “A Song for You,” so be sure to listen to that as well!
[Unrequited Love Songs] Heart-wrenching love songs for those going through a painful romance (111–120)
love letterKondō Akihisa
This song expresses the feeling that even the most casual words make you happy when they come from someone you love.
It’s included on “Airi,” the second album released in 2016 by Akihiro Kondo, a singer-songwriter from Aichi Prefecture.
It’s a love ballad featuring beautiful piano tones.
P.S.Ikuta Rira
Lilas Ikuta, also known as the vocalist of YOASOBI.
The song she created as a tie-in for the film “One Second Ahead, One Second Behind” is “P.S.” It portrays a bittersweet situation of wanting to confess your feelings to an unrequited love while knowing it won’t work out.
Even if you haven’t seen the movie, you’ll be drawn into its world.
Another highlight is how the mood shifts dramatically between the first and second halves, turning brighter as it goes.
So it offers not only sadness but also a sense of release.
