A bright unrequited-love song. A love song that makes you feel positive about romance.
When you’re in love, you often feel like listening to unrequited love songs, don’t you?
But many unrequited love songs are on the sad side, and sometimes you just want something bright that cheers your romance on!
So in this article, we’ve put together a collection of “upbeat unrequited love songs.”
We’ve gathered various bright love songs—from tracks with uplifting lyrics to ones with a cheerful vibe, and even songs where unrequited love turns mutual—so please use this list whenever you want to feel positive about love.
May your love come true!
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A bright unrequited love song. Love songs that make you feel positive about romance (71–80)
presentMarushii
This is a song by Marcy that captures a pure, heartfelt love—wanting to express affection honestly, yet hiding behind shyness.
By describing the simple feeling of “I love you” and portraying the other person’s very existence as a “present,” it skillfully conveys tenderness and gratitude.
Released in September 2024, the song sings of the miraculous, fated encounter among eight billion people, while depicting a devoted wish for the other person’s happiness.
It’s a perfect track for anyone who wants to express their feelings of love sincerely or reaffirm their gratitude toward someone special.
I’ll be by your sideHirai Dai
Dai Hirai’s song, which likens romance to a “fateful treasure hunt,” is a love song depicting two people pledging eternal love.
With its straightforward lyrics and dramatic arrangement, it’s a perfect fit for wedding scenes.
Released digitally in March 2022, it was also included on the album “HOPE / WISH,” released in May of the same year.
Featuring Hirai’s warm vocals and a melody that resonates in the heart, the song expresses the complex emotions where happiness and anxiety intertwine.
It’s the perfect track for those considering a proposal or planning a wedding, so be sure to give it a listen.
Can I try saying “I love you”?Matsushita Kohei
It’s a warm song that gently embraces the feelings of someone in love.
Kohei Matsushita’s soft vocals beautifully capture the desire to honestly convey one’s emotions to a beloved.
Crafted by Takahito Uchisawa of androp and released in November 2024, this gem of a love song skillfully fuses the gentle tones of acoustic guitar with elements of R&B.
It sings of the difficulty of putting love into words, and the strong urge to express it nonetheless.
A heartwarming track you’ll want to listen to with someone special.
Oh, early summer rainSakurazaka46
A poignant love song by Sakurazaka46 that portrays feelings of love through the motif of early-summer rain.
Released in April 2022 as their fourth single, it received a tremendous response, topping the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Like rain that never stops, the swelling emotions are expressed through delicate vocals and choreography, gently embracing unspoken love and the struggles it brings.
It is a warm track that waits for the arrival of spring, resonating with those in the midst of unrequited love or unable to convey their feelings.
My cute unrequited loveOtoniriame
A song by Otoriamé that depicts a cute, comical take on romance.
It vividly captures the struggles unique to unrequited love—losing sleep thinking about your crush, fumbling attempts to connect on LINE or Instagram, and feeling jealous of other girls.
The lyrics are sprinkled with killer phrases characteristic of Gen Z, and the sound—shaped by J-pop and hip-hop influences—is irresistibly appealing.
Released digitally in March 2023, this track is a pep song that sings of the sweet-and-sour feelings of a girl in love.
It’s recommended not only for those currently nursing a crush, but also for adults nostalgic for their youthful days.
Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA
It’s a song that captures the frustrating, painful inner conflict of having someone you like but being unable to say just a single word—“I like you.” Listening to lyrics that seem to spill out the anxieties of confessing gives me courage.
I want to listen to this song with all my heart to erase my worries and move toward confessing.
Unrequited loveAimer
No matter how we meet, it portrays a steadfast feeling that I’ll surely fall in love with you again.
When you have a one-sided crush, there are times when they don’t notice your feelings, or even when you try to convey them, they brush you off, and it can be painful.
This song is filled with pure, straightforward love and the wish, “I want you to know this love.” Listening to it when you’re hurting might help you face love anew.
Until it’s clearly a breakup, you want to keep holding on to your feelings, don’t you?
