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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 unrequited love songs (21–30)

Is it unrequited love, perhaps?meteora

[MV] Maybe It’s Unrequited Love / Meteora [Melt × Lapis × Mikasa] [New Singer Group]
Is it unrequited love, perhaps?meteora

It’s a pop tune that captures the sweet-and-sour feeling—and a touch of wistfulness—that comes with thinking about someone you like.

The performers are the VTuber vocalist idol group Meteora.

It’s the first trio track by Lapis, Melt da Tenshi, and Mikasa-kun, released in September 2025.

The sparkling sound and the gentle gradient of their vocals are incredibly soothing.

It’s a love song that will resonate with anyone currently nursing a crush!

Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46

The Only One Who Knows Is the Graduation Photo by Hinatazaka46
Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46

A song by Hinatazaka46 set in the cherry blossom–filled spring season, depicting the bittersweet feelings of a love that couldn’t be confessed on graduation day.

It tells a memorable story of hidden emotions sealed within a graduation photo and lingering regrets that won’t fade with time.

Nao Kosaka serves as center for the sixth time after a six-release interval, and the music video portrays a fantastical world of swirling cherry blossoms under the theme of a parade that heralds spring.

The single, set for release on January 29, 2025, will be available in five formats: Limited First Edition TYPE-A through TYPE-D, and a regular edition.

The song premiered at the Tokyo Dome concert on December 26, 2024, captivating the audience.

It’s a track to be heard with empathy during spring, the season of partings and new encounters.

Ah, geez.Saucy Dog

Saucy Dog “Ah, geez.” Music Video
Ah, geez.Saucy Dog

This is a song by the three-piece band Saucy Dog that captures the delicate emotions of a woman with an unrequited crush.

It portrays her elation and despair in response to the other person’s suggestive behavior, as well as the anxiety and self-loathing she falls into while waiting for a reply on LINE.

Featured in collaboration with Morinaga’s DARS and as the theme song for the drama “Dekinai Futari,” the track boldly sings of a resolve to drown in love.

It’s a must-listen for anyone who can’t hold back their feelings for someone they like.

Why not listen to this song and find the courage to take a step forward?

lovesicknessAimer

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

When you fall in love, you don’t know how to act around the person you adore, you don’t know how they feel about you, and all those worries pile up and make you restless.

That’s what the title “Koiwazurai” refers to—love-sickness.

It’s really tough, truly painful.

This song is a cheer-up anthem for women going through that time.

It tells you that the feelings and experiences you have during the painful period of love-sickness are actually precious moments for you.

I’m sure you’ll make important discoveries—like how to cherish the other person, and how you yourself can change.

At the sound of the chimeayaho

By the Sound of the Chime / ayaho [Music Video]
At the sound of the chimeayaho

A cute love song packed tight with sweet-and-sour feelings of romance.

Singer-songwriter ayaho, who also performs as the guitar-vocalist of the girl band Lala, released it in 2021.

When you have a crush, waves of sweet, happy moments and lonely, painful ones come one after another, don’t they? The lyrics, which capture those true-to-life emotions, are sure to resonate with everyone.

It’s a must-listen for lovestruck teenagers—a pop, heart-fluttering song that sings of dazzling, sparkling feelings of love.

I want to be your lover.Abe Mao

Mao Abe – I Want to Be Your Lover [Official Music Video]
I want to be your lover.Abe Mao

This song begins with the frustration of a girl waiting for a reply to her email.

It overflows with both a strong longing—wanting to do this and that with the person she admires, wanting to ask them all sorts of things, wanting to be their lover—and a sweet, endearing feeling.

Single‑minded Cinderella!CUTIE STREET

[MV] CUTIE STREET “Single-minded Cinderella!”
Single‑minded Cinderella!CUTIE STREET

I want to monopolize the gaze of the one I love! That’s the earnest, lovestruck feeling sung in CUTIE STREET’s track.

You want to get attention on social media, but going viral out of nowhere is a little embarrassing… That selfish wish is a real, honest thought unique to the modern-day princess, isn’t it? This song is included on the single “Isn’t Being Cute Enough?” released in November 2024, and it reached No.

7 on the TikTok chart in January 2025.

If you’re struggling with the push-and-pull of romance, listening to this song might just make you want to express your true feelings more honestly!