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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/cheerful unrequited love songs (31–40)

JealousyTomioka Ai

Ai Tomioka – Jealousy (Music Video)
JealousyTomioka Ai

Ami Tomioka’s song, which portrays a woman suffering from unrequited love, vividly reflects the feelings of people living in the age of social media.

Wrapped in a refreshing sound, the delicate emotions of lacking confidence despite having someone you like and comparing yourself to other women are rendered into a work that delivers empathy and comfort.

Released in July 2024, the track candidly expresses raw emotions in love—such as jealousy and inferiority—interwoven with her own experiences.

The protagonist’s heart, swaying between façade and true feelings, is sure to resonate deeply with anyone in unrequited love.

It’s a song that gently embraces the complex emotion we all know: “I want to know how they feel, but I don’t have the courage to find out.”

I like you.YUTORI-SEDAI

[Official Music Video] YUTORI-SEDAI – I Like You (Suki)
I like you.YUTORI-SEDAI

A bittersweet love song by YUTORI-SEDAI packed with the flutter and ache of unrequited love.

Changing your nails or makeup, trying a new hair color… You can’t help but root for someone doing everything they can to get their crush to notice them.

Released in February 2023, this track became a huge hit on TikTok.

Haven’t you experienced something like this yourself? Before you work up the courage to confess, why not listen to this song and get yourself in the mood?

I’ve fallen in love.YUTORI-SEDAI

YUTORI-SEDAI – I Fell in Love [Official Music Video]
I’ve fallen in love.YUTORI-SEDAI

A heartrending song that portrays an unstoppable longing, even while knowing you shouldn’t move forward.

It’s a rock track YUTORI-SEDAI delivers in July 2024.

With a sense of urgency like a racing heartbeat, it captures the emotional sway of not being able to suppress your feelings, even as you worry you might just be getting played.

The song was selected as the 50th anniversary commercial track for Aeon Topvalu, and the music video features Rio Kitano, a TikTok sensation.

It’s sure to resonate with anyone who can’t stop thinking about that special someone.

Sniper.Yuika

Sniper. / “Yuika” [MV]
Sniper.Yuika

The sweet, bittersweet vocals and lyrics that capture a girl’s heart as she can’t stop thinking about the one she likes are striking! It’s a cute love song sung by the singer-songwriter Yuika.

Many of us have experienced closely watching the actions of our crush or feeling our heart race over a small comment.

In this piece, the unique metaphor of a “sniper” is used to cleverly portray the exhilaration and restlessness of unrequited love.

Released in April 2024, the song became a big topic, especially on social media.

It’s a recommended track for anyone currently in a one-sided crush or those who want to feel the thrill of love.

Love thief.Yuika

Love Thief. / “Yuika” [MV]
Love thief.Yuika

Its relaxed, sweet vocals and lyrics that candidly portray a girl falling in love are striking! This is a cute love song sung by singer-songwriter Yuika, who’s active on YouTube and TikTok.

Many people have probably experienced being captivated the moment their eyes met, unconsciously following their crush with their gaze, or feeling their heart race just from hearing their laughter.

Released in March 2022, this song gently encourages those who want to make their one-sided love come true with the twist that “it turns out the other person liked me too.”

[From a woman's perspective] Bright unrequited love songs (41–50)

Leading someone on is a serious offense!arekunn

Teasing Is a Serious Crime! / Are-kun [Official Music Video]
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.

Someone like you.riria.

riria. / Someone Like You. [Music Video]
Someone like you.riria.

This is a song by Riria.

that sings of the heartache of being unable to express your feelings.

It vividly captures the complex emotions of a girl who can’t be honest with herself, even though she can’t stop thinking about that special someone.

Released digitally in October 2024 as the ending theme for the anime Ranma 1/2, it received high acclaim, including reaching No.

2 on USEN’s weekly HIT J-POP rankings.

It’s the perfect track for anyone who’s felt their heart waver just by being near the person they like.

If you’re in unrequited love, give it a listen.