A lovely unrequited love song

[Unrequited Love Songs] Recommended for women! Classic tracks that boost your motivation for love

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We’re introducing one-sided love songs recommended for women!

Unrequited love can have exhilarating moments that make your heart race, as well as painful times when you almost regret falling in love.

When your feelings are all over the place, don’t you feel like listening to songs that capture the same emotions you’re going through?

In this article, we’ve gathered one-sided love songs that have overwhelming support from women, from tracks overflowing with love to songs that hold those feelings back.

We’ve picked tunes that portray unrequited love from various angles, so you’re sure to find at least one you can relate to.

Be sure to check them out!

Unrequited Love Songs: Recommended for Women! 10 Inspirational Love Anthems (61–70)

Give me a gentle kiss.DREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – “Give Me a Gentle Kiss”

Give me a gentle kiss.DREAMS COME TRUE

This is a song by DREAMS COME TRUE released in 2004.

It’s truly a classic among classics! I’m sure many people shed tears listening to this song back when they had a one-sided crush.

Even if you don’t end up together, that person is still your destined one.

The lyrics can only be described as heartbreaking, but encountering someone you love that much is nothing short of a miracle.

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The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell

[Available until July 14, 2025] Bakemonogatari ED “The Story You Don’t Know” supercell Original Audio 4K High Quality Full AAC-LC – 320 kbps

The Story You Don't Knowsupercell

A famous supercell song that captures the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love.

Written specifically as the ending theme for the anime Bakemonogatari, it won the hearts of many listeners.

The image of the protagonist gazing up at the starry sky while their feelings deepen is something anyone experiencing a one-sided crush can relate to.

“I like you, but I can’t tell you.” “I want to be by your side, but it won’t come true.” Those aching emotions pierce the heart.

Released in August 2009, the song reached No.

5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and remained in the Top 20 for over two months, becoming a long-running hit.

It’s a must-listen for anyone feeling the frustration of unrequited love.

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Thinking of youKEISUKE

KEISUKE – Thinking of You (Music Video)

Thinking of youKEISUKE

Set to a bittersweet yet refreshing melody, this acoustic track by KEISUKE delicately portrays the emotional swings of unrequited love.

The gentle yet powerful vocals bring to life the many feelings unique to one-sided love: quietly watching over someone while hiding your affection, the ache of being unable to confess, and the complex emotions you feel toward yourself for falling in love.

Released in November 2019, it has surpassed 5 million views on YouTube.

It’s a song that gently stays by the side of anyone caught in the midst of a tender, aching romance—overflowing with feelings yet unable to take that crucial step forward.

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a good personReina

Reina – A Good Person [Official Video] (Background Music for ABEMA’s “Don’t Be Fooled by Miss and Mr. Wolf”)

a good personReina

A heartbreaking love song by Reina that leaves an impression with its portrayal of emotions—hiding one’s vulnerability while being touched by the other’s kindness.

Set to a melody that’s both gentle and powerful, it carefully depicts the bravado that masks inner anxieties and the pure feelings toward the other person.

The song was written for ABEMA’s dating show “Don’t Be Fooled by Wolf-chan and Wolf-kun” and was released in August 2022 as her major-label second single.

It’s a must-listen for anyone struggling to express their feelings to someone they care about, or for those who feel the bittersweet ache of unrequited love.

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Planet of Love ‘You’Tomioka Ai

Ai Tomioka – Planet in Love “You” (Music Video)

Planet of Love 'You'Tomioka Ai

A February 2024 number from Ai Tomioka that overlays a fantastical cosmic image with the bittersweetness of love.

It expresses the exhilaration and anxiety of romance by likening them to UFO sightings and planetary gravity.

With its translucent vocals and a romantic, fleeting worldview, the song leaves a strong impression.

On J-WAVE, they suggest listening on Valentine’s Day—the release date—while aligning your feelings of love with the winter night sky.

Depicting emotions anyone in love can relate to, this piece will make you want to look up at the sky while thinking of someone special.

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Matryoshkaaimyon

Matryoshka

Matryoshkaaimyon

Aimyon’s songs capture the hearts of many fans with their unique perspective and emotional expression.

This track portrays a bittersweet unrequited love by likening herself to a traditional Russian nesting doll, the Matryoshka.

The protagonist’s struggle and loneliness as she continues to hide her true feelings are conveyed through a medium-tempo yet wistful melody.

Included on the album “Seishun no Excitement,” released in September 2017, this piece showcases Aimyon’s talent.

It may be the perfect song for those who can’t express their feelings honestly or who are suffering from a one-sided love.

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the red threadAragaki Yui

Yui Aragaki (Akai Ito)

the red threadAragaki Yui

This is a song originally by Kobukuro, covered by Yui Aragaki.

It’s a bit different from a typical unrequited love story: after they start dating, he realizes that her heart still holds the presence of her ex, so he decides to put some distance between them.

I imagine many people have experienced feelings like those described in these lyrics.

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