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] Heart-wrenching love songs for you who are going through a painful romance (1–10)
lovesicknessAimer
When you fall in love, you don’t know how to act around the person you adore, and you don’t know how they feel about you—those thoughts just keep piling up and make you anxious.
That’s exactly what “Koiwazurai” is.
This song is a cheer-up anthem for women going through tough times in love.
It teaches us that the pain of lovesickness isn’t only suffering—it can also be a precious time for yourself.
For anyone with an unrequited crush, this track is full of hints to help you stay positive.
worst; minimum; the lowest; awfulren
Ren’s song sings of a love so fleeting it hurts.
The pain and conflict of heartbreak, spun with a translucent voice, pierce deeply into the listener’s heart.
It delicately portrays the agony of loving someone you shouldn’t and the weight of words that spell goodbye.
Released digitally in October 2022, the song was first performed during Ren’s East-West anniversary tour marking the first year since debut, and it drew a strong response.
It’s a track that stands beside those suffering from heartbreak or struggling with an unrequited love they can’t let go of.
Sakura Lovemosao.
A heartrending love song that delicately portrays unattainable feelings against the backdrop of cherry blossoms in full bloom.
Mosawo’s clear, translucent vocals convey every nuance of this fragile emotion.
Created from love stories submitted by fans, the track was released in February 2021 and resonated with many listeners.
A special music video was also released on LINE MUSIC, making it a meaningful piece that deepens the bond with fans.
As spring arrives and new chapters begin, this is a song we especially recommend to those who have parted from someone dear or who haven’t been able to confess their feelings.
It might give you the courage to take that next step.
[Unrequited Love Songs] Heart-wrenching love songs for you going through a painful romance (11–20)
PrologueUru
A love song that poignantly portrays the instability and confusion of being in love, as well as the growing feeling of “I like you.” It’s a song by Uru that was also used as the theme for the drama “Chugakusei Nikki” (Middle Schooler’s Diary).
The depiction of unconsciously searching for the person you love, even while thinking “Why did we have to meet?”, will deeply resonate with anyone in love.
the depths of the heartrokudenashi
A bittersweet love ballad by Rokudenashi that resonates deeply.
It weaves delicate words about the loneliness that comes at dusk and the urgent feelings hidden behind a smile.
While yearning to be loved, the wavering heart that hesitates to face its true feelings seeps in along with gentle piano melodies.
Released in February 2025 as the lead track from the album “Sigh,” this song reaches out to those who, even while carrying wounded, unsettled hearts, try to look ahead with cherished memories held close.
cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS
Rather than being characteristically RADWIMPS, it feels characteristically Yojiro Noda—a track marked by lyrics that tighten your chest.
I’m sure many people have experienced the feelings expressed in the lyrics.
And the situation depicted in the music video… just watching it makes your heart race! It’s a recommended unrequited-love song that carries a nostalgic vibe, bringing back memories of those faint, youthful crushes from school days.
somedaySaucy Dog
This is a song by Saucy Dog that sings of a bittersweet love.
The lyrics, filled with youthful memories—like climbing a hill, gazing at the stars, and the moment of holding hands for the first time—resonate deeply.
Included on the mini-album “Country Road” released in May 2017, it later reached No.
95 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 in October 2021 following their performance on THE FIRST TAKE.
It has also become a popular track, surpassing 200 million streams.
Recommended for those who can relate to holding onto hope—“until the day we meet again”—even while carrying the pain of heartbreak.