Unrequited love songs recommended for women in their 40s: classic and popular Japanese tracks

God of RomanceHirose Kōmi

Kohmi Hirose / God of Romance

From a group dating party to becoming a couple, and then lovers! This song, which portrays a strong yet somehow cute woman, was released in 1993 by singer-songwriter Kohmi Hirose.

Although she’s strongly associated with winter, this piece is not set in that season.

It’s a song that’s guaranteed to lift your spirits when you sing it.

loveHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Koi (Official Video)

This is the ending theme from the 2016 smash-hit TV drama “We Married as a Job.” The song, praised for portraying a new form and values of romance, also featured the ‘Koi Dance,’ a choreography beloved by people of all ages.

It’s a song everyone can enjoy singing together.

Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko

Red Sweet Pea – Seiko Matsuda

This is the first song Yumi Matsutoya wrote for Seiko Matsuda under the pen name “Kureta Keiko.” Seiko Matsuda herself has publicly said she likes this song.

It’s a mutual-love song that feels soft and early-spring-like, with a fresh innocence, and its relaxed tempo makes it comfortable to sing.

Even when I become an old ladyMoritaka Chisato

Chisato Moritaka “Even If I Become an Old Lady” (Live)

Even though she sings a song with a title like this, Chisato Moritaka herself shows no signs of turning into an “auntie.” This work was a single she released in 1992.

It’s a mutual-love song, but it has the kind of slightly ironic, witty content characteristic of Moritaka’s work.

It’s also exceptionally easy to sing.

Mysterious Peach PieTakeuchi Mariya

Mysterious Peach Pie Mariya Takeuchi

This song was performed by Mariya Takeuchi shortly after her debut as a 1980 cosmetics commercial tune.

Lyrics by Kazumi Yasui, music by Kazuhiko Kato.

The American pop–style piece, which perfectly suits her distinctive low, calm voice, became her first hit.

sign; mark; symbol; omenMr.Children

Mr.Children 'Sign' MUSIC VIDEO

Among the many love songs by Mr.Children, the one I recommend for women in their 40s is “Shirushi.” The lyrics can be interpreted as a song about the bond of a married couple who have spent a long time together, and Sakurai’s repeated “darling, darling” tightens your chest.

La La LaDaikoku Maki

La La La

Maki Ohguro’s “La La La” is a song that expresses the feelings of a woman whose boyfriend just won’t take the step toward marriage.

The “hey” that appears in the lyrics partway through is cute and charming.

You can relate to the sincere feelings of a woman who still loves him, even when he keeps her waiting.