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

Christmas songback number

back number – “Christmas Song” Music Video

A medium-tempo number from back number that captures the wintry atmosphere and the bittersweetness of unrequited love.

Set against the festive glow of Christmas, budding feelings and the inner conflict of longing for someone are expressed through a beautiful melody.

Released in November 2015, the song was featured as the theme for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “5→9: From Five to Nine,” and it captured the hearts of many.

Beloved as a winter staple, this piece is a song that stands by those struggling with love.

366 daysHY

HY 366 Days LIVE

HY’s signature song that sings of feelings for someone unforgettable.

It depicts the pain of heartbreak and the lingering feelings for that person, set to a bittersweet and beautiful melody.

Included on the 2008 album “HeartY,” it also drew attention as the theme song for Fuji TV’s drama and film Akai Ito (Threads of Destiny).

Many listeners may relate to the lyrics about “constantly thinking about the one you broke up with.” When you want to heal the wounds of a broken heart, it might help to listen to this song and let the tears flow.

It will surely make your heart feel a little lighter.

The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell

The Story You Don’t Know – supercell

A poignant song by supercell that captures the bittersweet feelings of a youthful unrequited love.

It begins with a scene of stargazing with friends and unfolds with the narrator’s secret feelings for the “you” beside them.

The stars forming the Summer Triangle symbolically reflect the protagonist’s loneliness and unattainable love, leaving a strong impression.

Released in August 2009, it was also used as the ending theme for the anime Bakemonogatari.

Highly recommended for those carrying complicated feelings for someone they like or struggling to express their emotions.

Give it a listen, and perhaps find the courage to take that first step forward.

The world is falling in loveCHiCO with HoneyWorks

The World Is Falling in Love / CHiCO with HoneyWorks

A debut song by CHiCO with HoneyWorks that portrays the sparkle of the moment you fall in love, with a heart that feels pierced by an arrow of light.

The refreshing, youth-drama-like lyrics and the driving melody leave a strong impression.

The delicate emotions swaying between friendship and romance resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in August 2014, it drew attention as the opening theme for the TV anime Blue Spring Ride (Ao Haru Ride).

It’s a recommended track for those who want to recall the sweet-and-sour taste of first love or who are in the midst of a one-sided crush.

AitaiKato Miria

Miliyah Kato - “Aitai”

It’s one of Miliyah Kato’s signature songs, portraying a bittersweet love.

“I’m only looking at you—so why won’t you look straight at me?” It delicately depicts a woman struggling with the emotional gap between her and her partner, resonating deeply with listeners.

The track was included on the album Ring, released in July 2009.

It’s a must-listen for anyone feeling the pain and melancholy of unrequited love—perfect for moments when you want to sort out your feelings or have someone empathize with you.

You don’t want to push too hard and have him stop seeing you, yet you still want him to understand at least a little—such is the delicate, heartrending nature of a woman’s heart.

Just… I miss youEXILE

EXILE / I Just... Want to See You - Short version -

An EXILE song that beautifully portrays the ache of unrequited love.

Set to a poignant melody led by piano and strings, it sings of heartbreak and lingering feelings for the one who got away.

The simple emotion of “I just want to see you” will resonate deeply.

Released in December 2005 after gaining attention as the au × EXILE campaign song, it topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

With cumulative sales of 562,000 copies, it has become one of EXILE’s signature tracks, beloved by many fans.

This is a song that offers solace to those feeling the pain of a breakup or the loneliness of being unable to see someone dear.

mutual unrequited loveDXTEEN

DXTEEN | 'Mutual Crush' Official MV (Theme Song for the Drama 'I Joined a Group I’m Not Close With on the School Trip')

It’s a heart-tickling youth love song packed with the sweet, bittersweet flutter of the moment when love begins to move.

Released in September 2025 as DXTEEN’s 6th single, the track portrays that delicate distance between two people who like each other but can’t quite take the next step.

It also drew attention as the theme song for the drama “I Joined a Group I’m Not Close With on the School Trip.” The initial rush of romance and the thrill of feeling the gap slowly close with someone you like are vividly expressed through the members’ fresh, breezy vocals.

Give it a listen when you want to move your relationship forward.