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A lovely unrequited love song

[From a woman's perspective] A bright/cheerful unrequited love song

There are lots of bittersweet unrequited love songs, but sometimes you want to hear something brighter, right?

And if you’re a woman, you probably want songs from a female perspective!

So in this article, we’ll introduce bright unrequited love songs told from a woman’s point of view.

We’ve gathered a variety of tracks—songs with upbeat lyrics, up-tempo tunes, and ones packed with the sparkle of youth—so give them a listen if you’d like.

They’re perfect for boosting those romantic feelings, finding courage before a confession, or getting through a tough love, too!

[From a woman's perspective] Bright/Upbeat Unrequited Love Songs (1–10)

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')
mutual unrequited loveDXTEEN

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.

sparklingmosao.

Kira Kira / Mosawo. [Music Video]
sparklingmosao.

A sparkling expression of the feeling of being in love, a song by Mosa o.

The lyrics delicately depict the brilliance and bittersweetness of romantic emotions, and the gentle vocals resonate deeply.

From the lyrics, you can sense the lover’s anxieties and inner conflicts.

Released in September 2020, the song garnered widespread empathy, especially on social media.

It’s perfect for those with a one-sided crush or anyone who can’t bring themselves to confess their feelings.

When you want to summon the courage to take a step forward, this is a song that quietly gives you a nudge.

I tried falling in love with you.chay

chay "I Tried Falling in Love with You" (short ver.)
I tried falling in love with you.chay

The sixth single released in February 2015 by chay, who is active as both a model and a singer-songwriter, became popular as the theme song for the Monday 9 p.m.

drama “Date—What Is Love Like?” starring Anne.

The song is packed with the pure feelings of a protagonist who’s clumsy in love.

Its retro, pop sound reminiscent of the ’60s, complemented by lush strings, perfectly captures the giddy excitement of the moment a romance begins.

The lyrics portray that magical, empowering feeling that makes you think you can do anything just because there’s someone you like—something many listeners can relate to.

It’s a bright, pop number you’ll want to play to lift your spirits, like right before meeting someone special.

[From a woman's perspective] Bright unrequited love songs (11–20)

What is love?Ryokushokushakai

Ryokuoushoku Shakai – “What Is Love?” / Koitte
What is love?Ryokushokushakai

A number by Ryokuoushoku Shakai that vividly captures the pounding excitement when love begins.

Composed by the keyboardist peppe, the song is striking for its buoyant piano melody and an exhilarating beat that makes you want to clap along.

The lyrics portray the confusion and flutter of liking someone for the first time, and the bittersweet image of hiding your true feelings with a casual “Just kidding,” which may make you reflect on your own experiences.

After being included on the mini-album ADORE released in August 2017, the track was later chosen as the theme song for ABEMA’s dating show “Love’s Coach Is My Ex” in 2021.

It’s a song that gently gives a push to anyone carrying the sweet-and-sour ache of unrequited love.

Because I like you.Yuika

Because I love you. (feat. Ren) / “Yuika” [Music Video]
Because I like you.Yuika

A cute love song by Yuika that portrays the pure feelings of a high school romance.

Set to a gentle melody, the lyrics express in down-to-earth words how the singer is drawn to a crush’s small gestures and unexpected personality contrasts.

The heartfelt wishes—“Please turn around,” “Please notice me”—will remind anyone of a page from their own youth.

Released in June 2021, the track became a major sensation, especially on TikTok, topping viral charts in many countries.

It’s a perfect pick for those feeling the ache of unrequited love or looking to boost their motivation in romance.

Love is hard.riria.

riria. / Love Is Difficult. feat. Aru. from Miteinohanashi [Music Video]
Love is hard.riria.

This song portrays the tender, aching feelings at the start of love.

It weaves together the perspectives of a girl troubled because she can’t read the other person’s feelings and a boy who struggles to express his own, vividly capturing the misalignment that often happens in romance.

Riria’s clear, translucent vocals and Aru.’s gentle voice blend exquisitely, resonating deeply with listeners.

Released digitally in November 2023, the track sparked a major response, especially on social media.

If you listen while thinking of someone you like, you’re sure to find moments you can relate to.

Happinessback number

Happiness / back number (cover)
Happinessback number

This song is truly heartbreaking.

From beginning to end, everything about it is poignant—almost unbearably so.

You know the person you love has feelings for someone else, so you don’t confess and tell yourself you’ll wish for their happiness, but you still love them so much it hurts.

You talk to them because you like them, yet everything they talk about is someone other than you.

The unrequited love portrayed in these lyrics is so heartrending it brings me to the verge of tears.

The gentle vocals and the piano’s timbre stir our hearts to the core.