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! Classic Tracks to Boost Your Romance Motivation (141–150)

MessageChatto Monchī

Chatmonchy – Message – LIVE 2006

MessageChatto Monchī

It’s a somewhat bittersweet unrequited-love ballad included on Chatmonchy’s 2006 album Mimi Nari (Tinnitus).

It captures the feeling of wanting to confess your love but being unable to.

Since the lyrics are sung entirely in the past tense, it seems open to various interpretations.

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Pale LoveYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Pale Blue / Kenshi Yonezu

Pale LoveYonezu Kenshi

Pale Blue, Kenshi Yonezu’s 11th single released in 2021, was written specifically for the TV drama Rikokatsu.

From Yonezu’s fragile opening line, you can feel the earnestness of the love portrayed.

The lyrics depict an inner turmoil—continuing to hold on to feelings despite knowing the love is unattainable.

The sounds of strings and piano, which would ordinarily feel beautiful, resound with a sorrowful echo in the heart.

It’s a work that shares the heartache of those in unrequited love or those still lingering with regrets after a breakup.

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Kado(guchi) Shichigatsu

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The Night Before the Destructionasmi

The Night Before Destruction – asmi (Official Music Video)

The Night Before the Destructionasmi

Singer-songwriter asmi from Osaka began her music career in July 2019 and made her debut that October at age 18 with the digital-only single “osanpo.” Popular especially among younger audiences on social media, her song “Hakai Zenya no Koto” is a sublime rock ballad where her bittersweet yet cute vocals blend perfectly with gentle guitar tones.

Not only the main vocal line, but also the interlude chorus—processed to sound higher—beautifully captures the ache of unrequited love, making it feel as if your feelings for him grow stronger just by listening.

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ContrastTOMOO

TOMOO – Contrast [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

ContrastTOMOO

A gem of a love song that exquisitely interweaves longing for someone with a tender ache.

The feelings TOMOO weaves—wavering between the joy and loneliness of love—gently embrace emotions anyone can relate to.

That bittersweet yearning of having someone right before your eyes yet being unable to close the distance between your hearts.

The pure emotion that slips out despite putting on a brave face.

Carefully giving voice to the heart of someone in unrequited love, this song has been airing since January 2024 as the ending theme for cour 2 of the anime Blue Box.

It’s a track we especially recommend to those who are in the midst of a romance, with their loved one nearby yet unable to be fully honest about their feelings.

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So it wasn’t me, huh.riria.

riria. / So it wasn’t me. [Music Video]

So it wasn’t me, huh.riria.

A heart-stirring ballad by Riria.

that gently embraces the delicate emotions of a woman tossed around by someone’s misleading behavior.

With a tender, translucent voice, she vividly portrays a woman who struggles with helpless longing yet cannot sever her lingering feelings.

Released digitally in October 2021, the song also drew major attention with its music video that premiered the same year.

If you sing it earnestly at karaoke, it’s sure to resonate with anyone who knows the pain of heartbreak.

It’s a song that quietly stays by the side of those facing a farewell with someone dear.

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evergreenŌhashi Chippoke

Ohashi Chippoke “Evergreen” Music Video

evergreenŌhashi Chippoke

A song that sings of unwavering love warmly envelops the hearts of its listeners.

Its light, breezy melody and lyrics filled with deep affection blend beautifully, resonating with many people.

Included on the mini-album “you,” released in October 2021, it became a massive hit with over 100 million streams.

You can feel Ohashi Chippoke’s intention to express pure love throughout the entire track.

Brimming with tenderness toward a lover and a wish for happiness that lasts forever, this piece is perfect not only for those with unrequited feelings but also for anyone looking to deepen their bond with someone special.

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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?

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