[Unrequited Love] Heart-wrenching Love Songs | A Roundup of Tear-Inducing Crush and Breakup Tracks

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YOASOBI “Tabun” Official Music Video

YOASOBI is known for producing songs based on novels.

While they often give the impression of upbeat tracks, this song, released in July 2020, takes a calmer, mid-tempo approach that invites a more reflective listen.

The piece portrays the quiet yet somewhat ambiguous emotions of two people on the morning of their separation.

Even as they try to accept that it’s no one’s fault, fleeting moments bring back memories of the past—those unresolved, wavering feelings align perfectly with Ikura’s clear, transparent vocals.

Chosen as the theme song for a short film, it resonated widely, with the music video surpassing 100 million views by July 2023.

If you’ve experienced the end of a romance and want to sink into a sentimental mood at night, this song might gently stay by your side.

I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci

wacci “I Became Someone Else’s Girlfriend” Music Video

This song is about unintentionally comparing your current partner with someone you used to love.

From the title, you might expect a woman to be singing, but it’s actually performed by a man—surprising, right? While it sparked mixed opinions, I think it’s undeniably a masterpiece.

It’s included on the album “Ultramarine Refrain.” It’s a bittersweet love song about realizing the good qualities of an ex only after dating someone new, and feeling, “I want to go back.”

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Oh, early summer rainSakurazaka46

Sakurazaka46 'Samidare yo'

This is a song by Sakurazaka46 that portrays feelings that can’t be expressed and the desperate attempt to find reasons for not conveying them.

The refreshing atmosphere of the sound seems to further highlight the sadness and pain described in the lyrics.

The lyrics depict a budding love in one’s heart and the fear that confessing it would change the relationship.

Although the decision has been made not to say anything, the feelings of love grow larger inside, and the suffering intensifies—that’s the essence of the song.

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I loved you.Naoto Intiraymi

Naoto Inti Raymi “Aishiteta” Music Video

A single marked by a wistful melody that lingers in the heart and a voice full of tenderness.

Though they love each other, the two are forced to part, and their questioning of fate leaves a deep afterglow.

Each word Naoto Inti Raymi weaves carries profound love and the sorrow of farewell.

Released in March 2012 and used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Onegai! Ranking,” the song reached No.

8 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and was also included on the album “Fūka Caravan.” It’s a track that resonates with those who relate to a bittersweet love story where, despite pledging eternal love, parting becomes the only choice.

You said the moon is beautiful.berry meet

berry meet / The moon is beautiful [Music Video]

This song paints a picture of a winter night sky and the bittersweetness of love.

Its delicate vocals and acoustic tones settle quietly in the heart like falling snow.

The melody gently embraces the anxiety, hopes, and unspoken frustrations of someone in love, leaving a strong impression.

Released as berry meet’s single in November 2023, it resonated with many listeners.

Listening during the winter season—especially while gazing up at the night sky—deepens the feelings of someone in love.

It’s a perfect track for those with unrequited feelings or those hesitating to confess.

OverMr.Children

Mr.Children over with Chinese subtitles

“Over” by Mr.Children is a song about the feeling when the person you love drifts away from you.

It’s included on the 1994 album “Atomic Heart.” No matter how much you love your partner, if they fall for someone else, you suddenly find yourself in the same situation as an unrequited love that can never reach them.

No matter how much you do for them, it doesn’t resonate; your affection doesn’t reach them.

If you’re thinking about ending a relationship like that, why not listen to this song, which shares the same feelings?

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SAKI

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Love and GinMrs. GREEN APPLE

Koi to uta (Sub-español) Mrs. Green Apple

This is a song included on the single “Speaking,” released in 2015 by the rock band Mrs.

GREEN APPLE.

While its guitar-rock sound—characteristically enriched with piano and synth—feels exhilarating, the lyrics are filled with the frustration of an unattainable love.

Many listeners may relate to the feelings of a man who, despite knowing his love will never be fulfilled, still can’t erase it from his heart.

The message “If my feelings reached you, I wouldn’t have to sing this song” is especially moving.

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Hane Keisuke

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