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Unrequited Love Songs Recommended for High School Students | Love Songs to Listen to While Thinking of Your Crush

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A person from the melodic hardcore boom generation who loves music, photography, and eating. I’ve been going to live houses for over 20 years. I’m at the age where summer festivals are starting to feel tough physically. I sometimes try shooting live photos and videos for MVs. I’m not great at English, so I often listen to straightforward Japanese rock that hits directly, but if someone recommends something, I’ll listen to anything—Western or Japanese—broadly and casually. I like cooking while listening to music; it’s a nice way to relieve stress.

Introducing the best unrequited love songs for high schoolers!

Many of you who spend most of your day at school probably have someone you like at the same school.

While it’s exciting to see them every day, some of you may also be feeling that bittersweet ache: “We’re too close for me to confess,” or “I ended up liking the same person as my friend.”

The unrequited love songs selected in this article feature real, straightforward lyrics, so those of you in the thick of your youth are sure to love them.

Try finding the song that perfectly matches how you feel right now!

Best Unrequited Love Songs for High Schoolers | Love Songs to Listen to While Thinking of Your Crush (41–50)

Melancholy, resplendentCreepHyp

CreepHyp – Melancholy, Radiant (Yuu, San-san)

Melancholy, resplendent CreepHyp

“Yuu, Sansan” is CreepHyp’s third single, released in 2013.

It was written specifically for Shiseido’s ANESSA commercial and reached No.

10 on the Oricon Singles Chart.

The title fuses two contrasting words—“melancholy” and “brilliantly radiant, like the sun”—to express the ups and downs of romance.

It’s a work that showcases the unique creativity of Seikaikan Ozaki, who wrote the lyrics and composed the music, so definitely give it a listen!

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Love and romanceNovelbright

Novelbright – Love and Romance [Official Music Video]

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“No matter what I’m doing, I can’t stop thinking about that person…” For high school students who feel this way, give “Ai toka Koi toka” a listen.

Released in 2022 by Novelbright, the rock band behind numerous film and TV theme songs, this track soothes with its soft, acoustic guitar–led melody and Yudai Takenaka’s clear, high-tone vocals that honestly express the feelings of love.

It’s a song we recommend both to those nursing a crush and those happily in love.

Be sure to check out this heartwarming love song that will color your high school days.

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MetronomeYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Metronome

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Kenshi Yonezu, a singer-songwriter also known as the Vocaloid producer Hachi.

His song “Metronome” uses two metronomes that gradually fall out of sync as a metaphor for the drifting apart of “me” and “you.” Even though there’s nothing they can do to fix their irreparable relationship, the feeling of love just keeps overflowing.

It’s a masterpiece that can make you cry even if you’re not in love, isn’t it? Though it’s a sad song, it might be one that gives you the courage to confess “before it comes to this.”

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DISH// – Cat [Official Live Video 2019]

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This is a song about lingering feelings for a love you let go of yourself.

The lyrics and music were written by the popular singer-songwriter Aimyon.

The protagonist’s regret—realizing how much their lover meant as the world seems to fade right after the breakup—is something high schoolers who’ve split up over small arguments or misunderstandings can’t help but relate to.

That aching wish to see the person you love in any way possible is an emotion many people with unrequited feelings share.

It’s a track that became quite the topic of conversation, so please give it a listen.

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Blueberry Nightsmakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Empitsu 'Blueberry Nights' MV

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Blueberry Nights is a song by the four-piece rock band Macaroni Enpitsu that packs pop sensibilities with a tinge of heartbreak.

It captures the kind of spiraling thoughts and emotional loops common in love—especially unrequited love.

Rather than the fluttery excitement of a crush, the lyrics read more like a song about lingering attachment—a slightly dark unrequited love song that conveys a desire to start over and a sense of regret.

It really evokes that feeling of remembering something in the middle of the night and getting stuck in a loop of thoughts—yeah, we’ve all been there.

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Hey,SHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “Hey,”

Hey,SHISHAMO

The refreshing rock number “Nee,” so typical of SHISHAMO, is truly a song about unrequited love.

It captures the feelings of a girl who wants to confess, and you can really feel how hopelessly in love she is! Confessing is something you do for yourself—many people were probably struck by that one line in the lyrics.

Feelings that won’t be noticed unless you put them into words can only be conveyed by mustering the courage to speak up.

If you want to confess but can’t find the courage, listen to this song and let it give you strength.

Take that step for your own happiness—cheering you on!

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Moon Song[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Moon Song (MV)

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The song whose beautiful piano tone brings tears to your eyes is “Moon Song” by [Alexandros].

Released in 2016, it sings of feelings that won’t fade for someone who broke up with you.

Even if a relationship falls apart, it doesn’t mean your feelings for the other person just disappear.

The happy times and memories you shared are real, and that never changes.

That’s why you find yourself looking back with regret and lingering attachment.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to on a bittersweet night when you’re remembering someone you loved deeply.

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