One-sided love songs recommended for people in long-distance relationships
We’ve gathered unrequited love songs we want people in long-distance relationships to hear.
Your crush moved far away because of graduation or a job transfer.
You still love them, but you broke up and don’t even know where they are now.
Are you experiencing that kind of unrequited love where you can’t see the other person?
You can’t see their face or hear their voice, and your feelings just keep growing stronger…
In this article, we’ll introduce unrequited love songs we hope will reach those carrying such painful emotions.
Each song is a love song filled with the feelings of “I want to see you” and “I want to keep loving you.”
Please give them a listen.
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Unrequited love songs recommended for people in long-distance relationships (1–10)
Christmas songback number
The song I want you to listen to when your feelings for a crush are about to overflow is “Christmas Song.” It was released in 2015 by back number, a rock band indispensable to any discussion of love songs in the J-pop scene.
It was chosen as the theme song for the Monday 9 p.m.
drama 5→9: From Five to Nine.
It’s a grand ballad with resplendent strings.
The lyrics, which express straightforward feelings for someone you love, are heart-tugging, and those in long-distance relationships are sure to find courage in them.
Why not let yourself be soothed by this classical-tinged track carried by Iyori Shimizu’s vocals?
Only for you, clear skiesYorushika
It’s still the bloom of youthful love—just listening to those young feelings makes your heart flutter, doesn’t it? Even the words used as settings—torii gates, pockets, bus stops—are full of bittersweetness.
You want to say you like someone but can’t; it’s as if you’re being taught that love isn’t so simple.
Growing up is tough, isn’t it?
I’ll be by your side.Aoyama Teruma ft. SoulJa
Singer Thelma Aoyama delivers R&B-tinged songs that portray bittersweet love stories.
Her signature 2008 release, “Soba ni Iru ne,” is a track we especially recommend to those in long-distance relationships.
Crafted with a deep, nighttime vibe, the track pairs perfectly with lyrics that capture a sentimental heart.
The exquisite chorus work with hip-hop musician SoulJa wraps the loneliness of unrequited love in warmth.
Give it a listen when you want to calm your mind or when you wish someone were by your side.
Unrequited Love Songs Recommended for People in Long-Distance Relationships (11–20)
Night of Osmanthuskinoko teikoku
Kinoko Teikoku’s “Kinmokusei no Yoru” fills you with a heart-twisting sense of longing.
I especially recommend this song to those in a long-distance relationship.
In it, the fragrance of osmanthus is tied to the couple’s memories.
What scent holds the memories of you and your loved one? On a sentimental night, let the down-to-earth lyrics of this song soothe you.
AitaiKato Miria
An unattainable love…
Even knowing you’ll get hurt, the desire to see them overflows, and unrequited feelings only deepen—this is a one-sided love song.
Miliyah Kato, a true voice for women’s feelings, sings it powerfully.
Listening to this track, many people may have shed countless tears as they gave up on love or remembered the bitter emotions of those days, don’t you think?
I want to see you.mosao.
Singer-songwriter Mosawo, whose signature song “Gyutto” became a viral hit on TikTok, is gaining attention for love songs sung from a female perspective.
His 2020 release “Aitai” is a track that empathizes with the loneliness of long-distance relationships.
The simple tones of the acoustic guitar resonate gently.
Also noteworthy is his emotional singing, which frankly expresses young people’s feelings.
If you’re the type to fall asleep while on the phone with someone you like, be sure to give it a listen.
lonelyAbe Mao
If you’re looking for a passionate unrequited-love song, “Lonely” is a great pick.
Singer-songwriter Mao Abe—who’s known for drawing empathy with songs that capture genuine, down-to-earth feelings—released it in 2010.
It was also featured in Asahi’s 2010 Calpis Water TV commercial.
The energetic band sound driven by brisk drumming leaves a strong impression.
Along with her emotional vocals, the lyrics brimming with girlish feelings will resonate.
How about giving it a listen on a night when your feelings for someone you love are overflowing?