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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Recommended unrequited love songs for high school boys (41–50)
I’ve fallen in love.YUTORI-SEDAI
A heartrending song that portrays an unstoppable longing, even while knowing you shouldn’t move forward.
It’s a rock track YUTORI-SEDAI delivers in July 2024.
With a sense of urgency like a racing heartbeat, it captures the emotional sway of not being able to suppress your feelings, even as you worry you might just be getting played.
The song was selected as the 50th anniversary commercial track for Aeon Topvalu, and the music video features Rio Kitano, a TikTok sensation.
It’s sure to resonate with anyone who can’t stop thinking about that special someone.
You know what,are-kun &『yuika’}
A refreshing melody that evokes the feeling of spring and lyrics that capture the innocence of first love make a lasting impression! This is a duet song by Are-kun and Yuika.
Created solely through exchanges on social media, the track was born from a fateful encounter where they met in person for the first time at the recording session.
It vividly portrays the frustrating emotions of two people who have feelings for each other but can’t quite express them honestly.
Released in April 2022, the song gained attention for its youthfully nostalgic music video, in which a high school boy and girl share their feelings as cherry blossoms flutter around them.
It’s recommended not only for those experiencing unrequited love, but also for anyone looking to start a new romance with the arrival of spring.
sparklingmosao.
This is a love song that leaves a strong impression with Mosawo’s sweet vocals and lyrics that delicately express the feelings of being in love.
Released digitally in September 2020, the track gained major support among younger listeners, especially on social media.
The song expresses feelings for a crush as “sparkling,” portraying the beloved as someone who shines like a jewel—an image many listeners relate to.
It beautifully captures both the ache of not being able to honestly convey your feelings and the joy of being in love, making it a perfect song for high school students experiencing unrequited love.
Why not listen to it while thinking of the person you like?
Love is hard.riria.
This song gently accompanies the start of love, portraying the bittersweet feelings within.
It interweaves the perspective of a girl who struggles because she can’t read the other person’s feelings and a boy who can’t quite express his own, vividly capturing the miscommunications of romance.
Riria’s clear, translucent voice and Aru.’s gentle vocals match exquisitely, resonating deeply with listeners.
Released digitally in November 2023, it sparked a big response, especially on social media.
It’s a must-listen for high school students wrestling with love.
If you listen while thinking of someone you like, you’re sure to find moments you can relate to.
Lovers AgainEXILE
Some of you may be harboring slightly complicated feelings, like not being able to forget someone even though you were the one who broke up with them.
In particular, romance in your teens passes by in a whirlwind.
Because there often isn’t much emotional leeway and people tend to act impulsively, there may be many who can relate to these feelings.
Heart ForecastEVE
If you’re looking for a crush song that makes your heart dance, this track might be just right.
Eve’s “Kokoro Yohō” was featured as a Valentine’s campaign song in collaboration with Lotte’s Ghana chocolate.
It’s packed with all the classic one-sided-love moments—the fluttery excitement, the solo highs and lows—and I think it’s a perfect song for high school students in love.
Lift your spirits and do your best to confess your feelings!
OrangeGReeeeN
It’s a perfectly bittersweet coming-of-age song for your teenage years.
Even if you don’t fully understand love or romance yet, it’s a refreshing track that makes your heart swell with that straightforward, pure feeling of “liking” someone.
I hope students will give it a listen.