[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!
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[From a woman's perspective] Bright Unrequited Love Songs (51–60)
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This is a song by Marcy that portrays someone wishing their unrequited love would come true, even as they realize it won’t.
The push and pull between wanting to see the person and not wanting to—precisely because they know how much one-sided love hurts—evokes strong empathy.
Within the crisp band sound, the sharp guitar tones conjure the heartache that grows alongside deepening affection.
The song candidly captures the disarray of emotions: the desire to make unrequited love come true becomes its own source of suffering, while there’s also a longing to be freed from that pain.
I love you so much, up and down.Boku ga mitakatta aozora
This work delivers overflowing emotions in their entirety.
It vividly portrays the complex feelings of romance—exhilaration, anxiety, and the mix of hope and uncertainty.
The song, which is the fourth single from Boku ga Mitakatta Aozora, was created with lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto, composition by youth case, and arrangement by Satoshi Hanamura.
Released in November 2024, the single also includes the theme song “Sky-Colored Splash” and the insert song “My Friends” from the feature-length animated film We’ll Do Our Best.
A dance video by center member Nia Yagi on TikTok sparked buzz, and the music video surpassed one million views, drawing significant attention.
With lyrics that empathize with those in love and a pop sound, it’s perfect for anyone in the midst of romance.
I wish I were the one you liked.Te ga kuriimu pan
Getting the person you like to like you back is really difficult, isn’t it? But wanting them to fall for you is something anyone in love feels.
That bittersweet, painful feeling in the chest is captured in Tegakuri-mupan’s “I Wish I Were the One You Like.” With its simple instrumentation and understated vocal delivery, the song overflows with the sorrow of unrequited love.
You truly want to confess your feelings and become mutual lovers, but the fear of it not going well makes you hesitate to take that first step…
Many people can probably relate to the dread of a future where love doesn’t come true, and to this situation where, despite that, you just can’t suppress your feelings.
Feeling in loveNishino Kana
A love song by Kana Nishino that portrays the struggles of two people who are more than friends but not quite lovers.
The secret feelings harbored for a longtime best friend are expressed with heartrending delicacy.
Even when the mind has given up, the heart can’t help but hold onto a faint hope—an emotion anyone who’s experienced unrequited love can relate to.
Featured on the album “with LOVE,” this track was released in November 2014 and captured the hearts of many listeners.
It’s a must-listen for anyone wavering between friendship and romance.
From a Woman's Perspective: Bright Unrequited Love Songs (61–70)
My cute unrequited loveOtoniriame
The women’s music unit “Onria-me.” It’s pronounced “Neriame,” and their appeal lies in punchy tracks born from the powerful tag team of Akari, who handles arrangement and trackmaking, and Akane, who writes lyrics and composes.
Their song “Kawaii Watashi no Kataomoi” (“My Cute Crush”) features adorable lyrics that portray a girl’s heart—devoted to the boy she likes but unable to be honest about her feelings.
Both members handle the vocals, and their girlish voices, perfectly matching the song’s vibe, become more addictive the more you listen.
The MV’s pop-style illustrations will draw you right in, too!
Loud Voice DiamondAKB48
When it comes to idol songs, many of them are about love, aren’t they? A quintessential idol group, AKB48, released their 10th single “Oogoe Diamond” in 2008, with Atsuko Maeda and Jurina Matsui in the center positions.
Unrequited love tends to make you moody and overthink things, even feel down.
This song blows away those feelings, making you feel a pure, straightforward “I just really like that person!” If you ever lose sight of the essence of love, give it a listen.
Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48
It’s the AKB48 song from 2014 that’s famous for having Rino Sashihara as the center.
It’s a very positive unrequited-love song.
With girlish lyrics, a poppy, catchy melody, and adorable choreography, it’s the quintessential idol song!
