Recommended unrequited love songs for high school boys

Only HumanK

K　『Only Human』

This is a song by K, loved by a wide range of generations for its powerful vocals that draw you into the world of the music.

It’s a classic unrequited love song about holding on to the memory of the one person you loved, and it might just be a go-to karaoke number for high school boys.

Don’t go.Souta

Uta-nee Yuki “Don’t Go” (remaster)

This song sings about a boy’s feelings for his childhood friend who has come back to their hometown during summer vacation.

Since it keeps to a steady scale and nearly the same melody throughout, it’s also very easy to sing.

It’s a love song especially recommended for guys who are in a long-distance relationship right now.

I still believe ~sigh~Shizukusa Yumi

Yumi shizukusa – “I still Believe～sigh”【Music Video】【English subtitles】

This is a heartbreak number by Yumi Shizukusa, whose uniquely expressive voice—so moving that just hearing it brings a surge of bittersweet emotion—has earned widespread popularity, and who has also worked on theme songs for a nationally beloved anime.

It’s a ballad infused with feelings that will never reach their destination no matter how fervently one wishes, and it’s especially popular among young women.

cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Aloof [Official Music Video]

This is an epic love song over six minutes long that delicately portrays the wavering emotions of an ambiguous romance.

The bittersweet feelings of being elated or dejected by a partner’s slightest gestures or words are expressed over a calm and beautiful melody.

Included on RADWIMPS’ album ANTI ANTI GENERATION, released in December 2018, the song was also used as the theme for ABEMA’s dating reality show Who Is the Wolf?, resonating strongly with younger audiences.

The music video features Nana Komatsu and Fuju Kamio, resulting in a striking visual piece that reflects contemporary views on love.

It’s a track best enjoyed when you can really take your time singing—whether during a solo karaoke session or at karaoke with close friends in a relaxed setting.

If only I could just come to hate you.Ryohei Ab

Ryohei Abe “If only I could just come to hate you.” Music Video

A pop song that tugs at the heart with the ache of being unable to confess your feelings even while carrying love inside.

Featured on the album “THE BEST 2020 – 2025,” releasing in January 2025, this track pairs warm, rich production with emotional lyrics that gently support anyone struggling with love.

Ryohei Abe’s delicate vocals and expressive delivery resonate deeply with those holding on to fragile feelings.

The song carefully portrays the frustration of being unable to let go of your emotions while agonizing over the distance between you and the one you like.

If you haven’t been able to tell that special someone how you feel, you’ll surely relate.