[Unrequited Love Songs] Lyrics that hit home! A collection of unforgettable, gem-like love songs

My name is Unrequited Loveindigo la End

indigo la End "The Name Is Unrequited Love"

A song by indigo la End that sings of a heartbreakingly straightforward love.

Sung in Enon Kawatani’s crystal-clear voice, this track about same-sex love pierces the heart.

It expresses the sorrow of suppressing one’s own feelings for the sake of the other person’s happiness.

Released in January 2023, it was first performed during the encore of the band’s first Nippon Budokan concert, “Ai.” Confessing feelings for someone who already has a partner or for someone you can never be with will inevitably hurt someone.

Yet love is so vexing precisely because it’s not easy to give up.

Let this song help you endure the pain of unrequited love.

somedaySaucy Dog

Saucy Dog "Someday" MUSIC VIDEO

An unrequited love song by the rock band Saucy Dog, beloved especially by younger generations for their crystal-clear high-tone vocals that seem to carry endlessly and their striking musical world.

The lyrics, which pour out feelings for someone they loved dearly but can no longer see, have resonated with many.

Unrequited love for lifeGarakuta

Garakuta – Unrequited Love for a Lifetime (Official Music Video)

This is a song by Garakuta, a four-piece band based in Nagoya, that portrays unrequited feelings of love in a down-to-earth, relatable way.

If confessing would risk ruining what we have now, I’d rather keep my feelings to myself.

Many listeners will likely feel their hearts tighten at the blend of bravado and honest emotion in the lyrics.

Featured as the first track on their EP released in March 2024, “May it be my song that fills the gaps in your heart,” this piece is perfect for anyone stuck in a love they can’t quite step forward into, despite how strongly they feel.

raspberryMarushii

Raspberry

This is a song by Marcy that portrays the hope for an unrequited love to come true, even as the narrator realizes it likely won’t.

The tug-of-war between “I want to see you” and “I don’t want to see you,” born from knowing how painful one-sided love can be, really resonates.

Amid the refreshing band sound, the sharp guitar tone stands out, evoking the ache of the heart.

It’s a song that straightforwardly depicts the way emotions become tangled while suffering through unrequited love.

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back number – Koi (full)

A beautiful portrayal of youthful unrequited love in a song by back number.

“I want to tell you how I feel before we can’t meet anymore,” “I don’t need any other wishes to come true—just let this love be fulfilled.” These earnest emotions are woven together with a melody that resonates deeply.

Released in March 2012, the track was also used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Music-Ru TV.” It’s recommended not only for those currently in unrequited love, but also for anyone who wants to reminisce about past romances.

Listen to this song to lift your spirits, and take the leap to confess your feelings!

You don’t listen to rock.aimyon

Aimyon – You Don’t Listen to Rock [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A classic that has captured the hearts of many as one of Aimyon’s signature songs.

The beautiful lyrics, like a snapshot of youth, also convey a strong resolve: no matter how close or far apart we are, I’ll never let go.

Sung with a simple, unadorned voice, its message—“If you love someone, you must keep thinking of them single-mindedly, no matter the circumstances!”—sinks gently into the heart.

Released in August 2017, the song surpassed 100 million streams in November 2019.

It’s a perfect track for those experiencing unrequited love or struggling with romance.

Unrequited loveAimer

Aimer “Kataomoi” MUSIC VIDEO (FULL ver.)

Aimer’s song that sings of a faint, sweet crush.

Its beautiful melody and crystal-clear vocals paint the world of a bittersweet unrequited love.

Included on the album “daydream,” it was also used as the opening theme for TBS’s music program “CDTV.” In August 2021, it surpassed 100 million streams.

The more you listen, the more your feelings for that special someone deepen—like a spell woven into a single track.

It’s a wonderful love song you’ll want to hear not only when you’re nursing a one-sided love, but also together with someone dear to you.