Recommended unrequited love songs for high school girls

LÖVE MEBUDDiiS

BUDDiiS「LÖVE ME」Official Music Video

It’s a BUDDiiS track that captures the frustrating feelings of a one-sided crush—wanting to get closer to someone but not being able to—in straightforward, relatable words.

Released as a single in May 2025, it blends sweet-and-sour lyrics with classic pop sounds, creating a cute world that makes your heart race just by listening.

Many will relate to the pure feelings of love sung over its dramatic melody.

For anyone stuck on the verge of stepping forward toward the person they can’t take their eyes off, this song gives a gentle push.

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')

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.

tameraiMisaka Saki

Saki Misaka – tamerai (Official Music Video)

A song by Saki Misaka that captures the frustration of being unable to put a secret love into words and the true-to-life emotions swaying at the turn of the seasons.

Released digitally in February 2024, this track blends a neo-retro pop sound with a trendy vibe and vocals that delicately express inner feelings, making it wonderfully soothing.

Even while carrying unspoken emotions, it’s a warm love song that helps you look a little bit forward toward spring.

Be sure to listen closely.

Coffee SongHOWL BE QUIET

HOWL BE QUIET – Coffee Song

A love song that overlays the ache of unrequited feelings onto an everyday moment.

Released digitally in 2021 by the piano rock band HOWL BE QUIET and later included on their final album, HOWL BE QUIET, this track is also known for having been created through communication with fans during livestreamed performances.

Told from a female perspective, its portrayal of a love that goes unrewarded is deeply moving.

With lyrics that revive memories along with the aroma of coffee, it’s perfect for nights spent thinking of someone.

A song for everyone who carries feelings that can’t reach their destination.

I’ll end up hating you.Kaneyori Masaru

Kaneyori Masaru [You’ll Make Me Hate You] Music Video

Kaneyori Masaru is a three-piece all-girl rock band based in Osaka.

Released in July 2024, this song is a summer love tune that captures the sweet-and-sour ache of a one-way crush.

Produced with music producer Junji Ishiwatari, it features a simple, catchy beat and an exhilarating melody.

Many listeners will likely relate to the lyrics, which weave together possessiveness and an earnest plea—wishing that love with anyone other than oneself won’t come to fruition.

The track is also included on the mini-album “To Us Who Won’t Live Yesterday,” released in January 2025.

It’s a number that gives a gentle push to those in love.

Is it unrequited love, perhaps?meteora

[MV] Maybe It’s Unrequited Love / Meteora [Melt × Lapis × Mikasa] [New Singer Group]

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!

Specter feat. HACHIMIMiNARI

Spectrum feat. HACHI / MIMiNARI: Music Video

A tender crush that changes the color of your world is wrapped in a voice full of transparency.

Part of MIMiNARI’s “turning memories into music” project, the track features singer HACHI on vocals.

It’s the lead song from their first full-length album, “freq.,” released in March 2025.

With stylish, Chinese-inspired arrangements, the sound stands out.

The lyrics capture the frustrating feelings of a girl who hasn’t quite grown up.

Give it a listen when you’re unsure where your love is headed.