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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Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
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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!

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 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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the depths of the heartrokudenashi

Rokudenashi “In the Depths of the Heart” / Rokudenashi – Deep Down [Official Music Video]

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.

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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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somedaySaucy Dog

Saucy Dog "Someday" MUSIC VIDEO

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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.

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You let me do as I please, and yet…arekunn

You’re the one who let me fall for you / Arekun [Official Music Video]

You let me do as I please, and yet...arekunn

Arekun-san’s moving song brilliantly portrays the complexity and bittersweetness of love.

The lyrics capture the intertwining emotions of anger and sadness toward the person you’ve fallen for, resonating with many listeners.

Released in September 2020, the track has surpassed 10 million views on YouTube.

In September 2021, it was also included on the major-label debut album “Breath.” It’s a perfect song for those experiencing the pain of unrequited love or lingering feelings.

By listening, you may be able to sort out your emotions or find a sense of empathy.

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[Unrequited Love Songs] Heart-wrenching love songs for you who are going through a painful romance (21–30)

I quit my dependency.matsuri

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

I quit my dependency.matsuri

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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