[Unrequited Love] Heart-wrenching Love Songs | A Roundup of Tear-Inducing Crush and Breakup Tracks
“Even though I know it won’t be rewarded…” Once you fall in love, it’s not so easy to stop your feelings, is it?
You tell yourself you can’t go on like this, that you have to end it, but when you see them, you just can’t hold back your love.
In this article, we introduce love songs that portray the pain of unrequited love and lay bare those unspoken feelings.
Listen to them when you’re tired of loving.
They’ll gently wrap around you, saying, “It’s tough, I know.”
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[Unrequited Love] Heart-wrenching Love Songs | A Comprehensive Selection of Tear-jerking Crush & Breakup Tracks (171–180)
Sugar Orangesaji
Formerly active as phatmans after school, the band saji changed their name in July 2019.
“Sugar Orange” is a bittersweet song about longing for someone who has gone far away.
Pretending to be fine while actually being unable to forget them at all.
Wishing that this reality of being alone were all just a dream, as you recall those happy memories of the past.
It’s a love song you should listen to if you were separated at graduation without ever confessing your feelings.
I acted tough.aimyon
After breaking up with someone you loved, there are times when you want to deny you ever even met and run away from your true feelings… aren’t there? That’s how painful it is.
A love that should have come true turns into an unattainable one the moment you part.
It takes courage to be honest, but if you can’t give up, I hope you’ll try again.
When Someone’s Wish Comes TrueUtada Hikaru
I want to be happy myself, yet when I think about the other person’s happiness, I can’t be honest.
I don’t want anyone to be hurt, but I don’t want them to leave me either.
It’s a song where those raw, conflicting feelings collide in a heartrending way.
You can feel the gentle concern for a loved one and those around them, but you also can’t help hoping they’ll choose just one thing to hold on to.
To fall like a roseAKASAKI
A song by AKASAKI that delicately portrays the sweetness and ache of love and the pain of parting.
While resplendently singing of a love that cannot be stopped, it also beautifully captures the fragility of its end.
The genuine emotional expression and refined musicianship are perfectly balanced, making this piece, which seeps into the heart like a romance film, especially moving.
Released in February 2025, it was chosen as the theme song for the TV drama “Labyrinth of Love.” While rooted in rock, its innovative arrangement effectively incorporates elements of jazz and classical music, adding to its allure.
Highly recommended for those who have experienced a farewell with someone dear, or who are still struggling to sort out their feelings.
We’re already broken up, you and I.AYANE
It’s a bittersweet love song that brings back memories of past relationships.
Released in January 2025, it’s included on the EP album “my luv.” AYANE’s clear, airy vocals are striking, and before you know it, you find yourself overlaying your own life onto the world of the lyrics.
The smooth, mellow R&B sound really seeps in, too.
It’s perfect for listening alone on nights when you can’t help but think of an ex.
By the time it ends, you might be able to look forward a little.
[Unrequited Love] Heart-wrenching Love Songs | A Comprehensive Introduction to Tear-jerking Crush and Breakup Songs (181–190)
Through countless nightsCHEMISTRY
It’s a CHEMISTRY track that puts an aching poignancy front and center, depicting someone who keeps singing feelings that will never reach their destination.
The distinctive, floating sound seems to express a sense of emotional instability.
With its simple arrangement—wavering organ tones and vocals—the message embedded in the singing and lyrics feels all the more emphasized.
It powerfully conveys the pain of thinking about a beloved person who has gone away, and of piling up unreachable wishes within oneself.
Kasane AiSoala
This song, which sings of a bittersweet love, is marked by Soala’s clear, translucent vocals.
The lingering regret of “what if we had met differently?” resonates deeply with listeners.
Included on the EP Bluem, the track drew attention as soon as it was released for streaming in January 2025.
In the music video, a love that keeps missing its mark is portrayed beautifully.
It’s recommended for times when you want to soothe the pain of heartbreak or reflect on a relationship with someone important.
You’re sure to relate to Soala’s delicate emotional expression.