[Songs for Thinking of Someone You Love] Love Songs That Make Your Chest Tighten—From Unrequited to Mutual Love

Cinderella BoyNEW!Saucy Dog

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A track that’s become a hot topic for its heartrending love told from a woman’s perspective and its gut-wrenchingly realistic lyrics.

This signature song by the three-piece rock band Saucy Dog is included on their mini-album “Lazy Sunday,” released in August 2021.

It vividly depicts the raw emotions of a relationship that makes you anxious about whether you’re truly loved, and the turmoil between lingering attachment and resignation.

The song exploded in popularity mainly on social media and video platforms, surpassing 100 million total streams in March 2022.

Even if you know it’s a convenient relationship, you still can’t walk away—this anthem will cut deep into the hearts of anyone trapped in such a painful love.

It’s an emotional love song that gently stays by your side on nights when you want to cry your heart out alone.

I love youNEW!Nakajima Mika

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A beautifully heartbreaking ballad that straightforwardly embraces the universal theme of love.

It is known as the sixth single released in January 2003 by Mika Nakashima, a singer with overwhelming expressive power.

At the time of its release, the song was chosen as the main theme for her first nationwide tour, gently stirring the hearts of the many fans who gathered at the venues.

Her clear, expansive vocals paint the lyrical world—where certainty and wavering toward the other intersect—in a way that is both aching and dramatic.

Why not quietly lend an ear to this gem of a love-filled standard number?

MyraTani Yuuki

Myra – Tani Yuuki (full ver.)

This gem of a love song begins with the couple’s blissful everyday moments the instant they wake, then gradually traces the unraveling of their relationship with rich emotion.

It was the first track Tani Yuuki created in DTM after starting his music career, delicately weaving complex feelings for a lover while skillfully layering rhymes.

Its lingering melody and heartrending lyrics will deeply resonate with anyone facing a breakup.

Released as his debut single in July 2020, it was later included on his 2021 album “Memories.” Chosen for a TikTok commercial, it captivated countless listeners.

Highly recommended for those who want to share the thrill of love and the pain of heartbreak.

I want to hug you.NEW!Mr.Children

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A classic Mr.Children ballad you’ll want to listen to on nights when your heart overflows with love for someone you truly cherish.

It’s said to have been originally written for a friend’s wedding, and its warmth makes it perfect for special occasions.

Released in December 1992 as their second single, it also appears on the album “Kind of Love,” which came out the same day.

It was used as an insert song in the final episode of the 1996 drama “Pure,” heightening the story’s emotional impact.

Kazutoshi Sakurai’s wistful yet powerful vocals deliver a straightforward, pure wish—to simply protect the one you love.

Give it a listen during the winter chill or in moments when your feelings for someone special grow stronger.

It feels like I’m in love.Yuika

It’s like I’m in love / “Yuika” [MV]

This is a love song that delicately portrays the feelings of a girl who has just fallen in love.

From the moment their eyes meet, her heart starts to flutter, and she can’t help but feel a thrill at the other person’s smile.

The gently enveloping vocals that capture the emotions of a girl in love are especially striking.

Released in February 2024, the song was also used as an insert track for the popular dating show “Koisuru ♥ Shūmatsu Homestay.” It vividly expresses the feelings of a girl troubled by love, making it perfect for anyone with an unrequited crush.

If you’re feeling the frustration of “I like them but can’t say it,” this song might give you the courage you need.

Hold me tight, all of meyoshida takurou

Hold me tight, all of me

This song was written as the theme for the TV show “LOVE LOVE Aishiteru” and has continued to be widely loved.

Born from a collaboration with KinKi Kids, it features warm lyrics about embracing everything about the one you love, which really resonates.

Its easy-to-remember melody and clap-along rhythm feel great, making it a lively pop number that brings the whole venue together at concerts.

It was included on the album “Minna Daisuki,” released in November 1997, and in July 1998 KinKi Kids released it as a single, which became a million seller.

Originating from a TV show project and spreading from there, it’s a masterpiece whose different versions remain vivid in many people’s memories.

It’s the perfect song to lift your spirits when you’re feeling down, or to sing joyfully with friends at karaoke.

mutual unrequited loveDXTEEN

DXTEEN | 'Mutual Crush' Official MV (Theme Song for the Drama 'I Joined a Group I’m Not Close With on the School Trip')

It’s a heart-tickling youth love song packed with the sweet, bittersweet flutter of the moment when love begins to move.

Released in September 2025 as DXTEEN’s 6th single, the track portrays that delicate distance between two people who like each other but can’t quite take the next step.

It also drew attention as the theme song for the drama “I Joined a Group I’m Not Close With on the School Trip.” The initial rush of romance and the thrill of feeling the gap slowly close with someone you like are vividly expressed through the members’ fresh, breezy vocals.

Give it a listen when you want to move your relationship forward.