Recommended unrequited love songs for high school boys
Teenagers who are right in the middle of their youthful days probably listen to all kinds of love songs.
Among those, I bet many of you tune into unrequited love songs! When you’re in love, it feels nice to find a song about one-sided feelings that you can relate to.
In this article, we’ve put together a selection of unrequited love songs especially recommended for high school boys.
We’ve gathered various tracks—from songs with a male perspective and ones sung by male artists to rock-style tunes—so give them a listen if you’d like!
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Unrequited Love Songs Recommended for High School Boys (31–40)
I think of you all through the night.Nishizawa-san P
If you’re looking for a classic, high-school-style coming-of-age love song, I think Nishizawa-san P’s “Yomosugara Kimi Omou” is the best.
It’s a song that sings of love over a fast tempo and cool guitars.
When you’re feeling down, I recommend singing this song to lift your spirits!
cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS
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.
You let me do as I please, and yet…arekunn
A heart-wrenching love song by Are-kun that delicately portrays the feelings of a woman suffering from complex emotions after being led on and ultimately betrayed.
The protagonist falls in love and rides an emotional roller coaster in response to the other person’s behavior, while gradually sensing the loneliness of a cooling relationship.
Released in September 2020 and included on the album “Breath,” the song gained traction primarily on social media and drew widespread empathy.
It’s a resonant track that offers comfort to anyone who’s been strung along by suggestive behavior or is struggling with their feelings for someone they care about.
Your favorite songUVERworld
When you have a one-sided crush, it’s really hard to say those simple words, “I like you,” isn’t it? Once you’re mutually in love or a couple, it’s just part of everyday conversation, but during a one-sided crush, those words feel like they carry your fate.
This song captures that feeling.
UVERworld is a band that’s hugely popular among teenage boys, so I highly recommend them.
Time-Limited Unrequited LoveNogizaka 46
A gentle, coming-of-age love song that tenderly embraces the fragility of unrequited feelings.
It’s an original track by the 6th generation members, included on Nogizaka46’s 38th single “Navel Orange,” released in March 2025.
The scenes painted by Yasushi Akimoto’s spun lyrics and the sound crafted by 3grass and Yuta Asao feel like a moment from a film.
If you’re about to graduate and can’t find the courage to confess to the one you like, this song might give you the push you need.
Recommended unrequited love songs for high school boys (41–50)
Beyond nostalgiaNogizaka 46
Memories of youth and the ache of unrequited love tighten the heart.
Created in February 2025 to mark Nogizaka46 member Yūki Yoda’s graduation, this piece is an emotional work built on a beautiful soundscape of piano and strings.
It’s filled with the regret of not confessing your feelings to the one you love, and simply reading the lyrics makes you empathize with that emotion.
It’s a song I recommend to anyone who has experienced parting with someone precious, or to everyone standing at a crossroads in life.
Ah, to reincarnate into youBEYOOOOONDS
BEYOOOOONDS’ “Ah, Reincarnated Into You” is a single released in January 2025.
Its unique lyrics are striking, expressing the feeling of being in love through the word “reincarnation.” They deftly portray the dilemma of trying to showcase your own charms but failing to get through, not knowing how the other person feels.
The song’s somewhat mysterious tone meshes perfectly with its worldbuilding.
If you’re nursing a one-sided crush, it may resonate with you in particular.