Beautiful tear-jerking songs / songs that make you cry your eyes out

Unrequited Love Song: A heartrending love song dedicated to you who are going through a painful romance

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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.

[Unrequited Love Songs] Heart-wrenching love songs for you who are going through a painful romance (1–10)

worst; minimum; the lowest; awfulren

Ren – The Worst (Music Video)

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.

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lovesicknessAimer

Aimer “Koiwazurai” Studio Live Rehearsal (new albums ‘Sun Dance’ and ‘Penny Rain’ now on sale) FULL

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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.

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PrologueUru

[Official] Uru “Prologue” YouTube ver. — Theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama “Chugakusei Nikki (Junior High School Diary)”

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.

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[Unrequited Love Songs] Heart-wrenching love songs for you going through a painful romance (11–20)

Sakura Lovemosao.

Sakuran / Mosawo [Music Video]

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.

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I didn’t want to know, if it meant losing it.atarayo

Atarayo – “I Didn’t Want to Know, If It Meant Losing You” (Music Video)

I didn’t want to know, if it meant losing it.atarayo

A melancholy song from Atarayo themed around heartbreak.

It captures a longing so strong you’d rather not know the truth, yet still can’t bear to lose what you have.

Featured on their first album “In the Polar Night, the Moon Remains Silent,” the track was created from an episode selected out of more than 10,000 submissions and was released as a digital-only single in January 2022.

It portrays the fear of losing someone even while knowing the lie, expressed through Atarayo’s characteristically delicate lyrics and sound.

It’s a song that offers comfort to those carrying the pain of heartbreak or who have experienced parting with someone dear.

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I quit my dependency.matsuri

Dependence, I quit. / Matsuri (Official Music Video)

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A song by singer-songwriter Matsuri that portrays the feelings of a woman who draws a line under a dependent love and chooses to move forward on her own.

Released digitally in October 2020, the track captures a genuine, lived-in determination to break free from a dependence so strong it makes you lose yourself.

The interplay between the doubt—“Is this really okay?”—and the resolve—“I can’t go on like this”—resonates deeply with listeners.

It’s a heartbreak song that leaves a warm afterglow, especially for those who can’t quite let go even after a breakup.

For anyone struggling with a relationship or hesitating before an important decision, this song will gently give you the push you need.

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cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Aloof [Official Music Video]

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.

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