Recommended unrequited love songs for high school boys

I’ve been in love with you for a long time.kepura

Kepla / I've Been in Love with You for a Long Time (MUSIC VIDEO)

A sweet singing voice where kindness and bittersweetness resonate, paired with lyrics portraying a secret crush on a friend, leaves a strong impression! With sound production by Kepla and lyrics and composition by vocalist Ritsuki Yanagisawa, this is a refreshing love song.

The ache of being unable to put hidden feelings into words and the inner conflict of not being able to get any closer to the other person are sure to make anyone who’s experienced unrequited love nod in recognition.

Released on December 25, 2024, this work is a much-anticipated follow-up to the album “Days of Youth.” Recommended for those troubled by a more-than-friends, less-than-lovers relationship or those who can’t bring themselves to confess their feelings.

Sorry for dreamingAKB48 U-21 senbatsu

[MV Full] Sorry for Dreaming / AKB48 U-21 Selection [Official]

Among bittersweet unrequited-love songs, this AKB48 track stands out.

With the theme of summer’s end, it captures an impossible crush in a refreshing way.

Included on the single “Koi Tsumun Jatta,” released in July 2024, the song also serves as the ending theme for the anime “Stardust Telepath.” Its melodious sound and lyrics that say “I’m sorry” over and over really hit home.

You can keenly feel the emotions of a high school girl troubled by love.

The image of standing up to pedal a bicycle is pure youth.

It’s a must-listen for anyone nursing a crush.

I wonder why.takayan

I wonder why.

It’s a song that gently embraces the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love.

Takayan’s soft vocals carefully weave together the delicate emotions of someone in love.

The lyrics vividly convey the pain and heartache of not being able to express your feelings to the person you like.

Released in June 2024, this piece feels as if it’s speaking on behalf of the hazy emotions tucked away in your heart.

It’s the perfect track for anyone struggling with feelings for someone they see at school or work.

How about listening to this song to help sort out your feelings?

A Parting Poemguddō mōningu amerika

Good Morning America “Hanamuke no Uta” PV

A song I want those who sincerely wish happiness for their unrequited love to listen to is Farewell Poem.

It was released in 2012 by Good Morning America, a rock band that delivers songs themed around “love” and “hope” to listeners.

Its straightforward band sound, set to a slow tempo, strikes a chord.

You’ll likely be soothed by Shingo Kanehiro’s warm yet heartrending vocals as well.

It’s a recommended number for those who find themselves recalling the days they spent with the person they like.

Why not lend an ear to this passionate ballad that gently accompanies a man’s emotions?

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Ah, geez.Saucy Dog

Saucy Dog “Ah, geez.” Music Video

This is a song by the three-piece band Saucy Dog that captures the delicate feelings of a woman with an unrequited crush.

It portrays her emotional ups and downs in response to the other person’s suggestive behavior, and the anxiety and self-loathing she falls into while waiting for a reply on LINE.

Featured in collaboration with Morinaga’s “DARS” and as the theme song for the drama “Dekinai Futari,” the track sings of a resolve to drown in love.

It’s a must-listen for high school students who can’t hold back their feelings for someone they like.

Why not listen to this song and find the courage to take a step forward?