[Songs for Thinking of Someone You Love] Love Songs That Make Your Chest Tighten—From Unrequited to Mutual Love
When you think of someone you love, is there a song that suddenly starts playing in your head?Unrequited longing, the warmth of mutual love, the earnest desire to send your feelings straight to someone you adore—love comes in many forms, and there are songs that gently accompany each of those feelings.In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of songs about thinking of someone you love and tracks you’ll want to dedicate to that special person.You’re sure to find a song that makes your heart tighten the moment you listen!
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[Songs for Someone You Love] Heart-Tightening Love Songs of Unrequited and Mutual Love (161–170)
to fall in loveSHISHAMO
It’s an adorable love song that captures the heart-pounding moment when a guy friend you never thought about that way suddenly becomes someone you like.
Many people have probably experienced being unexpectedly struck by a gesture or expression from someone they considered just a friend, and then feeling awkward around them afterward.
Because they weren’t a romantic interest before, you might worry you’ve been too open and think, “It’s too late now.” But it could be that the reason they’ve stayed by your side is because they’ve had a good impression of your true, unguarded self.
Why not take the plunge and tell them how you feel?
heartaimyon
“Heart” by Aimyon is a song that captures the gradual realization of one’s honest feelings of love.
Released in 2021, it was chosen as the theme song for the drama ‘Only Just Married’ (Kekkon Todoke ni Han wo Oshita Dake Desu).
The lyrics convey the feelings of someone who lacks confidence and often ends up troubling the person they love, yet insists that the feeling of ‘I love you’ is not a lie.
If you listen to it with someone who thankfully loves you back, you might find yourselves loving each other even more—faults and all.
Leading someone on is a serious offense!arekunn
This song depicts the heartache of an unrequited crush tossed around by someone’s teasing behavior, all through a comedic lens.
Its lyrics capture a racing heartbeat, affection for the other person, and mounting frustration, resonating deeply with listeners.
Showcasing Are-kun’s unique expressive style, the track gained buzz after its September 2023 release, especially on social media, with numerous TikTok videos using parts of the song.
It’s recommended for anyone troubled by a crush’s mixed signals or feeling the frustration of unrequited love.
The relatable lyrics will encourage and uplift you.
Tokimeki Part 1supittsu
At the beginning of love, a whirlwind of contradictory emotions tends to swirl.
For example, you may want the other person to like you and want to get closer, yet at the same time avoid getting close because you don’t want to be disliked.
“Tokimeki Part 1” is a song that expresses these conflicting feelings.
It’s an original piece Spitz wrote as the theme song for the film “Mizu wa Umi ni Mukatte Nagareru” (Water Flows Toward the Sea).
True to their style, it’s crafted as a refreshing mid-tempo ballad.
Give it a listen while recalling the start of a romance.
My cute unrequited loveOtoniriame
A song by Onriame that depicts a cute and comical take on romance.
It vividly captures all the classic crush woes—losing sleep thinking about the person you like, fumbling attempts to connect on LINE or Instagram, and feeling jealous of other girls.
The lyrics sparkle with Gen Z–style killer phrases, and the sound draws on J-pop and hip-hop influences.
Released digitally in March 2023, this track is a pep song that sings about the sweet-and-sour feelings of a girl in love.
It’s perfect not only for anyone with an unrequited crush, but also for adults nostalgic for their youthful days.
Mutual loveGReeeeN
The album Bokutachi no Denkousekka by GReeeeN, released in 2021.
The song Sōshi Sōai included on it, as the title suggests, is a love song that sings about mutual love.
When you’re in unrequited love, the big goal is to become a couple, but the real beginning—your starting line—comes after you both feel the same.
While the song naturally resonates with people in that stage, it’s also one I highly recommend to couples who have been together for a long time.
It will remind you of the faint, tender feelings from when you first fell in love with your partner.
We’re officially a couple!HoneyWorks feat. Hattori Juri (CV: Sakura Ayane)
It’s a song that straightforwardly expresses the wish to catch the attention of someone you’re interested in and the hope that they’ll come to like you.
The way the narrator wonders what actions might bring them closer to a romantic relationship is quite endearing.
It portrays unadorned feelings—like the anxiety of not knowing the other person’s tastes and the desire, if possible, for the other person to speak first.
Another highlight is watching the two gradually draw closer and seeing their relationship change as the song progresses.
