[For Nights I Want to Cry] A Long-Distance Love Unrequited Song
Long-distance relationships are tough—and even more so when it’s unrequited love.
Many people have probably been told, or advised by friends, that “unrequited love long-distance never works; you should give up.”
But love—the feeling of falling for someone—is not something you can just give up on or forget so easily.
Here, we’ve listed love songs that those struggling with unrequited long-distance feelings will surely relate to.
If you don’t know what to do with this aching heart, if you just want a good cry for now, or if you want to feel understood—pick the songs that match how you feel.
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[On Nights I Want to Cry] Long-Distance Unrequited Love Song (11–20)
miletinside you
Singer-songwriter milet, who drew major attention for performing Hymne à l’amour at the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
The title track of her major-label debut EP, inside you, was chosen as the opening theme for the TV drama Scandal Specialist Lawyer QUEEN.
Its lyrics portray the yearning that persists even while knowing a beloved person will never return—feelings many listeners may find overlap with their own experiences.
With a soulful voice and a dramatic ensemble that stirs the heart, it is an emotional ballad number.
The moon is beautiful.SHE’S
A gentle ballad about feelings for a loved one far away.
While gazing at a moon so beautiful it makes the heart ache, it portrays the bittersweet longing for that person.
The delicate expression of entrusting unspoken feelings to the moon is striking.
Included on the February 2019 album “Now & Then,” this piece features tender piano melodies and a soft vocal that resonates deeply.
It’s a song that comforts those living apart from their lovers or harboring unrequited love.
Listen alone on a quiet night, and it will surely soothe your heart.
separation; being apart; partedaibii karaa
With a gentle yet aching voice, Ivy to Fraudulent Game paints a scene of parting.
The protagonist’s feelings as they confront bygone memories resonate deeply with listeners.
Featured on the August 2018 album “弾けた恋、解けた魔法” (“Bursting Love, Loosened Magic”), this song offers solace to those who have experienced long-distance love or separation.
As it looks back on memories with a former lover, it sings of the universal truth that we only realize what’s truly important after we’ve lost it.
A track for anyone who has just gone through a breakup or finds themselves reflecting on a past romance.
Path of Loveaiko
A masterful song by aiko that captures both the ache and warmth of a long-distance relationship.
Included on the album “Himitsu,” this track delicately portrays the feelings of two people in love despite the distance.
From the opening lines, you can sense the awkwardness and anxiety of their reunion.
Yet it also highlights the importance of communication, singing that “the two of us still have words.” Released on the April 2008 album and performed on her 2011 live tour, it’s a highly recommended song not only for those in long-distance relationships but for anyone who wants to feel the bond with someone special.
IenaiSoala
A ballad by Soala that delicately captures the feeling of being unable to be honest.
Centered on long-distance love and one-sided affection, it portrays powerful emotions for someone, the frustration of not being able to express them, and the sorrow of unrequited love, all carried by a melody that resonates deeply.
Included on the album “LOVE,” this track blends Soala’s translucent vocals with modern electronic pop elements.
Released in August 2022, it also gained traction on TikTok.
It’s a highly relatable song that offers comfort to those struggling with anxieties and inner conflict, such as “I can’t express how I truly feel” or “Maybe I’ll never be someone special.”
In conclusion
We’ve introduced a selection of songs we’d love people in long-distance, unrequited relationships to hear.
Did you find a track that fits your heart right now? I hope that listening to the love songs here helps you feel even a little more positive and brings this love to fruition.