A lovely unrequited love song

Bittersweet love songs to listen to when the person you like already has a girlfriend or boyfriend

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Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

“The person I fell for already liked someone else.” “After I fell for them, I realized they had a girlfriend.” “I’ve fallen for someone else…”—that’s what my partner told me.

We’ve gathered love songs for those painful moments.

It’s heartbreaking when your feelings are growing, only for the love to become unrequited in an instant.

You can’t confess; even if you did, there’s no hope.

And yet, it’s too late to forget…

Here are some love songs recommended just for you.

“It hurts, but I can’t tell anyone.” When you feel like that, please give these a listen.

Bittersweet love songs to listen to when the person you like already has a boyfriend or girlfriend (41–50)

waiting in vainrokudenashi

Rokudenashi “Left Waiting” / Rokudenashi – Stood Me Up [Official Music Video]

waiting in vainrokudenashi

This is a work by Rokudenashi, who began activities in 2021, delicately depicting the emotions of unrequited love.

The subtle shifts of a heart that can’t quite face the other person’s kindness, and the loneliness of being able only to watch them talk with someone else, leave a strong impression.

The vocals woven by Ninjin carry a warmth that feels like it gently heats the heart on a quiet winter night.

Written and composed by Hifumi, the song was released as a single in October 2021.

It’s a track that stands beside those troubled by love, offering empathy and comfort.

For anyone who holds a painful feeling they can’t confess to anyone—their love for someone dear—this song is meant for you.

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Feeling in loveNishino Kana

Kana Nishino 'Feelings of Love' MV Full

Feeling in loveNishino Kana

A love song by Kana Nishino that portrays the struggles of two people who are more than friends but not quite lovers.

The secret feelings harbored for a longtime best friend are expressed with heartrending delicacy.

Even when the mind has given up, the heart can’t help but hold onto a faint hope—an emotion anyone who’s experienced unrequited love can relate to.

Featured on the album “with LOVE,” this track was released in November 2014 and captured the hearts of many listeners.

It’s a must-listen for anyone wavering between friendship and romance.

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I heard she has a boyfriend.Seiryūjin 25

Ryuji Seiyu 25 – She Says She Has a Boyfriend

I heard she has a boyfriend.Seiryūjin 25

This song poignantly yet breezily captures the complex emotions of love.

It’s a new track by Ryuto Seiryu 25, released digitally in September 2024 and included on the EP “BOYFRIEND EP,” out in November.

Set to a pop melody, it portrays the protagonist’s wavering feelings upon learning that their crush already has a boyfriend.

Leveraging the group’s unique “idol × married couple” concept, each member sings from a different emotional angle—an engaging hallmark of this work.

It’s recommended not only for those troubled by love, but also for anyone who wants to indulge in a touch of bittersweet sentiment.

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My friend’s lover is the person I used to date.Ren

REN 'My Friend’s Lover Is My Ex' Official Music Video

My friend's lover is the person I used to date.Ren

This song poignantly portrays the bittersweet situation of your friend’s partner being your own ex.

REN’s powerful vocals and straightforward lyrics truly resonate.

Released in January 2024, it lays bare the complexities of romantic feelings.

While wishing for a friend’s happiness, the pain of resurfacing memories is heartbreaking.

You can really feel the struggle between the honest wish—“I want them to break up more than I want them to be happy”—and the conflict it causes.

It’s a perfect track for anyone troubled by love or burdened with complicated emotions.

A piercing piece that lets you fully experience REN’s unique world.

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I hate iterica

erica – “I Hate You” PV Full

I hate iterica

It’s a bittersweet love song with a mid-tempo ballad feel.

Even though I’m in love, my feelings don’t reach them—maybe because I don’t like myself.

I’m sure that’s not really the reason, but unreturned feelings are painful, aren’t they? Especially when the other person finds someone they like—there’s no heartbreak like it.

Still, let’s believe that if we keep holding on, our feelings will eventually get through.

I highly recommend this song.

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