Bittersweet love songs to listen to when the person you like already has a girlfriend or boyfriend
“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.
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Heartbreaking love songs to listen to when the person you like already has a boyfriend or girlfriend (21–30)
Mikan HeartC&K
This is a poignant song that portrays the pain of unrequited love.
The lyrics, which sing of a woman’s feelings after discovering that the person she likes already has a girlfriend, have resonated with many listeners.
Some may even feel, “It’s like they’re talking about me,” as the song seems to speak on behalf of those struggling with unattainable love.
Released in October 2013, the track reached No.
19 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
The music video features actor Haruma Miura and actress Naoko Watanabe, capturing the song’s heartrending atmosphere.
It’s a must-listen for anyone who has learned that their crush is already taken, or who is wrestling with a love they can’t let go of.
You, him, me, and herBreathe
An R&B ballad in which BREATHE delicately sings about those wavering feelings of “I thought we were just friends, but I fell for you.” Set within a love square where both parties already have partners, it portrays the conflict between newfound feelings and moral hesitation through scenes like late-summer rain and sharing a single umbrella.
Released in May 2014 as the B-side to the single “Tomorrows,” it was also used as an ending theme for the TV Tokyo anime FAIRY TAIL.
The lyrics were written by Kiyoshi Matsuo, and the harmonies of Satoshi Miyata and Kazuya Tada bring the nuances of emotion to life.
It’s a song that will resonate with anyone torn between friendship and romance or carrying feelings they can’t put into words.
#302Hirai Ken
This song is heart-wrenching.
Ken Hirai’s poignant vocals are a perfect match for this bittersweet track.
I’ve had a similar experience myself, which makes it even more painful for me.
There are no rules about falling in love, but there are rules about how we express our feelings—and following them can be agonizing.
I recommend this song to anyone going through that kind of pain.
It’ll make you cry.
Like a loversamezame
Samezame’s “Like Lovers” is a ballad that evokes unrequited and forbidden love.
The protagonist must have known she wouldn’t be loved in return, yet couldn’t suppress her feelings for him.
Though it isn’t stated outright and the song ends neatly, it comes across like a dig at the person important to him—saying, “He loved me this much.”
whiteoutreGretGirl
This song starts off with hard rock, but the lyrics are really heart-wrenching.
It’s written from a male perspective, yet I’m sure many women can relate as well.
In the past, people would bring up breakups face-to-face, but these days it seems more common to use social media.
It’s lonely and sad, but I suppose romance changes with the times.
Your happinessUru
A song by Uru that poignantly sings of feelings kept hidden in the heart.
It beautifully captures the bittersweet emotions toward someone you love.
While wishing for the other person’s happiness, the ache of not being able to truly connect presses on the chest.
Released digitally in November 2023, this track brought a fresh breeze to Uru’s musical career.
Recommended for those who can relate to one-sided love or the desire to know someone’s true feelings.
It’s a warm piece that stays close to anyone carrying unspoken feelings for someone they love.
It will gently embrace the heart of anyone struggling with love.
A person I mustn’t fall in love withCHIHIRO
A classic ballad with heartrending lyrics and a poignant vocal.
The song’s words revolve around someone you’re “not supposed to fall in love with,” but why is that? I honestly believe there’s no one you truly shouldn’t fall in love with.
For those who feel their parents, society, or the world won’t allow them to love someone, this is a highly recommended track.
I’m cheering you on.