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A lovely unrequited love song

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!

Bright unrequited-love songs. Uplifting love songs that make you feel positive about romance (11–20)

I love you so much, up and down.Boku ga mitakatta aozora

The Blue Sky I Wanted to See / “Sukisugite Up and Down” Music Video
I love you so much, up and down.Boku ga mitakatta aozora

This work delivers overflowing emotions in their entirety.

It vividly portrays the complex feelings of romance—exhilaration, anxiety, and the mix of hope and uncertainty.

The song, which is the fourth single from Boku ga Mitakatta Aozora, was created with lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto, composition by youth case, and arrangement by Satoshi Hanamura.

Released in November 2024, the single also includes the theme song “Sky-Colored Splash” and the insert song “My Friends” from the feature-length animated film We’ll Do Our Best.

A dance video by center member Nia Yagi on TikTok sparked buzz, and the music video surpassed one million views, drawing significant attention.

With lyrics that empathize with those in love and a pop sound, it’s perfect for anyone in the midst of romance.

Specially, do it.=LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 18th Single “Tokubechu, Shite” [MV full]
Specially, do it.=LOVE

=LOVE, the idol group produced by Rino Sashihara.

The title track of their 18th single, “Tokubechu, Shite / Koibito Ijo, Suki Miman,” is a cute love song in which the singer pleads with the one she loves: “Please love me even more than you do now.” It captures a maiden’s heart that finds ordinary words of love unsatisfying and longs for a special kiss, all set to a pop melody.

Released in February 2025, the music video surpassed 5 million views nine days after it dropped.

The visuals—featuring red-themed costumes and sets—have resonated with Gen Z.

It’s the perfect song for moments when you want to express your feelings of love with all your might or lean into an ultra-cute vibe.

OrangeGReeeeN

This is a song by GReeeeN that refreshingly depicts a faint budding romance through scenes bathed in the orange glow of dusk.

The lyrics, which straightforwardly express feelings for the other person, are striking; they carefully portray the joy of the moment when love becomes mutual and the anticipation for the future that lies ahead.

Released in April 2012, the track was featured in a Shiseido “SEA BREEZE” commercial and is included on the album “Utautai ga Utautai ni Kite Utau tae to Iu ga Utautai ga Utau dake Utai Kireba Uta Utau keredomo Utautai dake Utautai Kirenai kara Uta Utawanu!?” It’s a recommended song for times when you feel unsure about your feelings for someone or when you want to cheer on a romance that’s about to begin.

unrequited lovemiwa

Have you ever fallen for someone you weren’t supposed to? Lyrics that share that feeling sink gently into the heart as you listen.

I think this song pours all the pain and sadness of unrequited love into its words.

You are honeydew.Hinatazaka46

Hinatazaka46 “You Are Honeydew”
You are honeydew.Hinatazaka46

It’s a song about love, wrapped in the sweet scent of melon.

Released in May 2024 as Hinatazaka46’s 11th single, it expresses feelings for someone special by comparing them to the fruit honeydew.

The lyric “Among all the melons in the world, only you are special” is especially memorable, and it makes that feeling of being in love bubble up.

Bursting with positive energy, it’s perfect for a summer drive date or chatting with friends.

It’s also recommended when you want to feel optimistic about love or listen while thinking of someone you like.

Having someone you likeJY

JY 'Have Someone You Like' Music Video Short Ver.
Having someone you likeJY

A refreshing love song by JY that delicately captures the subtle stirrings of realizing you’re in love.

Though the protagonist struggles with frustration at not being able to be completely honest, they keep looking forward, believing they can “start over as many times as it takes,” making it a story anyone can see themselves in.

Lively guitar and a dynamic melody line further elevate the feelings of being in love.

Released in August 2016, the song was used as the main theme for a Fuji TV Monday 9 p.m.

drama, and its music video—directed by Mika Ninagawa—also drew attention.

It’s perfect not only for those wrestling with romance, but also for anyone who wants to reaffirm their straightforward feelings for someone they love.

A bright unrequited love song. A love song that makes you feel positive about romance (21–30)

To you, beloved just as you areDISH//

DISH// – To You, Whom I Love Just As You Are [Official Video]
To you, beloved just as you areDISH//

An encouraging song whose message—cherishing your true, authentic self—resonates deeply.

Its lyrics speak of loving even the moments when you squint your eyes and look ahead, and when tears fall, and its warm vocals that embrace everyone leave a lasting impression.

Released in September 2021, the track was featured in a commercial for Sunstar’s Ora2 me Aroma Flavor Collection toothpaste.

The lyrics were written by Takumi Kitamura, the vocalist of DISH//, and the composition by Daichi Izumi, the drummer.

It’s a song that accompanies anniversaries with a partner and precious moments spent with someone special.