Unrequited love songs recommended for women in their 40s: classic and popular Japanese tracks
We’re featuring a selection of unrequited-love J-pop songs recommended for women in their 40s.
No matter how old we get, humans never forget how to fall in love.
Sometimes, we keep on loving someone from afar.
For times like that, we’ve gathered songs that will be by your side.
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Recommended unrequited love songs for women in their 40s: Classic and popular Japanese tracks (31–40)
MPRINCESS PRINCESS
This song, which powerfully expresses the feelings after breaking up with the boyfriend I was dating and finding myself alone, is also a timeless classic.
The lyrics directly capture the struggle of trying to forget him after the breakup, yet being unable to do so.
Nervous but GlamorousREBECCA
“Nervous But Glamorous” is Rebecca’s eighth single, released in 1987.
Faced with the girl that the guy she has a crush on likes, she can’t help feeling jealous and acting a bit mean.
Anyone who’s had an unrequited crush on someone who’s already involved will find a lot to relate to.
First loveaiko
The lyrics are funny with Aiko-chan’s unique turns of phrase, but the story is clearly about unrequited love.
She’s in love with someone who’s like a friend by her side and wants to say how she feels, but hasn’t yet.
Still, it actually portrays a fairly proactive, positive-minded girl.
powder snowRemioromen
This song, which was the theme for the drama One Litre of Tears, is characterized by its laid-back vocals.
It’s a track I want couples to listen to when they’re together but something just isn’t clicking.
It’s a song that helps you reaffirm what’s important.
Bud of LoveKōda Kumi
“Koi no Tsubomi” is Kumi Koda’s 31st single, released in 2006.
It’s a song about unrequited love, but the lyrics are very pop and cute.
In the chorus, there’s a confession in Kansai dialect, which makes it even more charming.
Since Kumi Koda wrote the lyrics herself, it sounds very real.
Unrequited love songs recommended for women in their 40s: Classic and popular Japanese tracks (41–50)
AitaiKato Miria
“Aitai” is a song included on Ms.
Miliyah Kato’s fourth album, “Ring,” released in 2009.
The person she has an unrequited love for knows how she feels, yet doesn’t return her feelings—because they’re involved with someone else.
It’s heartbreaking, isn’t it?
unrequited loveOku Hanako
Kataomoi (Unrequited Love) is a song included on Hanako Oku’s indie best album vol.best, released in 2005.
It’s about wanting to stay in love even if it’s only as friends, while still hoping that someday those feelings might come true.
It’s a song I’d recommend to anyone struggling with romantic feelings for a friend.