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

Love SongGO!GO!7188

Koi no Uta / GO!GO!7188

“Koi no Uta” is GO!GO!7188’s third single, released in 2000.

While many of their songs are pretty upbeat, this one felt very gentle and deeply relatable.

I’m not asking for anything extravagant—just make me laugh and stay by my side.

Even if we’re not lovers, maybe the happiest kind of relationship is one where we’re always together and can laugh with each other.

Fall in LoveKobayashi Akiko

Fall in Love - Koibito ni Ochite by Akiko Kobayashi

It’s a classic song that became the theme for the 1985 TV drama “Friday Wives III” and is still covered by many artists today.

Once you’re over 40, it’s not uncommon to find people involved in relationships with men who have families.

This song expresses the heartbreak of such a bittersweet love.

dizzinessOnitsuka Chihiro

Chihiro Onitsuka – Dizziness

This is a beautiful slow ballad showcasing Chihiro Onitsuka’s delicate vocals.

The gentle lyrics really touch the heart.

Unlike the heated passion of young love, the song’s words wonderfully capture a quiet yet powerful adult love.

It’s a tender masterpiece that makes you want to draw close to someone you care about.

Friend’s PoemNakamura Ataru

Ataru Nakamura / Friends' Poem

“Tomodachi no Uta” (Friend’s Poem) is a single by Ataru Nakamura, released in 2005 on an indie label.

Nakamura, who is transgender, fell in love with someone of the same sex while a student, and this song expresses the pain of being unable to confess those feelings.

balladKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “Ballad”

This song is recommended for women who find themselves falling in love even though they have a family.

Ketsumeishi sings straightforwardly about the aching heart of a man who has fallen for a married woman.

Even knowing it’s wrong, you can’t help but wish to be loved like this, can you?