Recommended unrequited love songs for high school girls

I want to be lovedYumcha

Yumcha “Aisaretai” [Lyric Video]

Set to a catchy pop sound, this song gives heartfelt voice to the ache of unrequited love.

Its down-to-earth lyrics portray the frustration of not being noticed by the one you like and the pure wish to win their heart.

It went viral on TikTok and Instagram, and since its release in November 2024, it has resonated with many listeners.

Yumcha’s clear vocals and uplifting message are comforting, gently encouraging girls who are working on bettering themselves.

Perfect not only for those in one-sided love, but also for anyone who needs a little courage to pursue romance.

Hey,SHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “Hey,”

The refreshing rock number “Nee,” so typical of SHISHAMO, is truly a song about unrequited love.

It captures the feelings of a girl who wants to confess, and you can really feel how hopelessly in love she is! Confessing is something you do for yourself—many people were probably struck by that one line in the lyrics.

Feelings that won’t be noticed unless you put them into words can only be conveyed by mustering the courage to speak up.

If you want to confess but can’t find the courage, listen to this song and let it give you strength.

Take that step for your own happiness—cheering you on!

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Sniper.Yuika

Sniper. / “Yuika” [MV]

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.

RomanticismMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Romanticism

A song with an uplifting, fast-paced sound that feels like a snapshot from a bittersweet youth—the impression is refreshingly vivid.

The gentle vocals that stay close to the hearts of high school students and the straightforward, heartfelt lyrics will resonate deeply.

Released in October 2019 and written specifically for Shiseido’s “SEA BREEZE” commercial, this piece features Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s signature poppy, catchy melody line—sure to make you hum along before you know it.

It’s a perfect track for high schoolers who spend their days carrying the ache of unrequited love and their feelings for someone special.

It’s a wonderful song that makes you feel as if it’s expressing the emotions deep in your heart through music.

How many times have I read over the lyrics of LOVE SONG?Sakurazaka46

Sakurazaka46: “How many times have I gone back and reread the lyrics of LOVE SONG?”

When you have a crush, your emotions can really swing up and down, can’t they? This song by Sakurazaka46 is a poignant track that captures the feelings of people in love on sleepless nights.

It sings about the bittersweet emotions of falling in love and the way we can relate to the lyrics of love songs.

It’s included on their 8th single, “What Age Do You Want to Go Back To?” released in February 2024, with lyrics written by Yasushi Akimoto.

It might be perfect for anyone who’s stayed up thinking about someone they like or finds themselves rereading love song lyrics over and over.

It’s also recommended for high school students struggling with matters of the heart.

for a very, very long timeFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE

[Art Track] Zutto Zutto / FANTASTICS

The single “Zutto Zutto,” released in December 2025, is a love ballad written for the film Romantic Killer.

Its medium-slow tempo sound, woven from piano arpeggios and delicate strings, is layered with twin vocals by Yusei Yagi and Sota Nakajima, vividly expressing a heartrending longing.

The lyrics carefully depict the frustration of being unable to confess one’s feelings and the inner struggle of being unable to take that final step, evoking the bittersweetness of unrequited love.

It’s a pure love song that gently seeps into the heart.

Oh, early summer rainSakurazaka46

Sakurazaka46 'Samidare yo'

A poignant love song by Sakurazaka46 that portrays feelings of love through the motif of early-summer rain.

Released in April 2022 as their fourth single, it received a tremendous response, topping the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Like rain that never stops, the swelling emotions are expressed through delicate vocals and choreography, gently embracing unspoken love and the struggles it brings.

It is a warm track that waits for the arrival of spring, resonating with those in the midst of unrequited love or unable to convey their feelings.