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!
Playlist
| Recommended unrequited love songs for high school boys | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Unrequited love for lifeGarakuta |  play_arrow | A Nagoya-born band's song that portrays an unrequited love with raw, true-to-life honesty. |
| 2 | LÖVE MEBUDDiiS |  play_arrow | A poignant youth song that depicts the heartache of unrequited love |
| 3 | Coffee SongHOWL BE QUIET |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by HOWL BE QUIET that portrays a heartrending unrequited love |
| 4 | mutual unrequited loveDXTEEN |  play_arrow | A love song that captures the bittersweet sense of distance in youth. |
| 5 | Unrequited Love Magnetmekakushe |  play_arrow | A love drawn like a magnet, feelings that sway |
| 6 | Specter feat. HACHIMIMiNARI |  play_arrow | A Chinese-style singing voice that envelops a girl's faint first love |
| 7 | NE-CHU-SHOWbotchiboromaru |  play_arrow | A dance tune that captures the exhilaration of love |
| 8 | Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya |  play_arrow | Kawasaki Takaya’s spring youth ballad song |
| 9 | You don’t listen to rock.aimyon |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by Aimyon that portrays the unrequited love of youth. |
| 10 | That is a fairy.Boku ga mitakatta aozora |  play_arrow | A first love story about a girl I saw on a crowded train |
| 11 | Is it unrequited love, perhaps?meteora |  play_arrow | A love song by Meteora that portrays the bittersweetness of unrequited love. |
| 12 | seesawtuki. |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song expressed with a seesaw |
| 13 | Sniper.Yuika |  play_arrow | Yui-ka’s unrequited love song. Skillfully expresses her feelings of love. |
| 14 | ContrastTOMOO |  play_arrow | A love song that sings of the joy and heartache of unrequited love |
| 15 | Because I like you.Yuika |  play_arrow | A cute love song that portrays a high schooler's unrequited love |
| 16 | Me too,YUTORI-SEDAI |  play_arrow | A ballad about an unattainable love |
| 17 | loveback number |  play_arrow | A confession before we can no longer meet, a heartrending unrequited love |
| 18 | with a happy endingTRACK15 |  play_arrow | Portraying the strength to not give up, even in an unrequited love |
| 19 | Who’s the One That Made You So Cute? feat. Nagisa Shiranami (CV: Junya Enoki)HONEY WORKS |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the complex feelings of a high school girl with an unrequited crush |
| 20 | Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number |  play_arrow | A famous song by back number that depicts youthful romantic feelings |
| 21 | cotton candyback number |  play_arrow | A famous song by back number that depicts a high school summer festival |
| 22 | You said the moon is beautiful.berry meet |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the winter night sky and the bittersweetness of love |
| 23 | Blue BenchSasuke |  play_arrow | Sing of the bittersweet pain of youth marked by heartbreak and unrequited love. |
| 24 | Unrequited loveAimer |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love |
| 25 | astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | BUMP OF CHICKEN’s classic song “Tentai Kansoku” (Stargazing) |
| 26 | PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | A popular band; bittersweet love songs that resonate with the heart |
| 27 | I want to be lovedYumcha |  | A song that expresses unrequited feelings with a pop sound |
| 28 | I want to be your lover.Abe Mao |  play_arrow | When people fall in love, they are overwhelmed by unexpected emotions. |
| 29 | First lovematsumura kanau |  play_arrow | Sing(s) of the sweet-and-sour taste of first love and its wistful, aching feelings. |
| 30 | I adore you, you cutie!SUI |  play_arrow | Sui’s signature song that portrays the innocence of youthful love |
| 31 | Short-Sleeved AngelHKT48 |  play_arrow | A song that sings of a bittersweet love beneath the summer blue sky |
| 32 | To Those Who Know the Blue of the Skyaimyon |  play_arrow | The appeal of heartbreaking youth love songs |
| 33 | Karakuri Pierrot40mP |  play_arrow | Karakuri Pierrot: A Song of the Agony of Unrequited Love |
| 34 | Blueberry Nightsmakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | Unrequited Love Song by Macaroni Enpitsu |
| 35 | Only for you, clear skiesYorushika |  play_arrow | A poignant rock song that sings about YORUSHIKA’s memories of love. |
| 36 | I think of you all through the night.Nishizawa-san P |  play_arrow | If it's a classic youthful high school love song, then Nishizawa... |
| 37 | cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS’s love songs portray the fluctuations of romance |
| 38 | You let me do as I please, and yet…arekunn |  play_arrow | Emotional portrayal of a woman who was manipulated and betrayed by her partner |
| 39 | Your favorite songUVERworld |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the courage and poignancy of unrequited love |
| 40 | Time-Limited Unrequited LoveNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | A Nogizaka song that sings about the bittersweet unrequited love of youth |
| 41 | Beyond nostalgiaNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | An emotional song dedicated to Yuki Yoda’s graduation from Nogizaka46 |
| 42 | Ah, to reincarnate into youBEYOOOOONDS |  play_arrow | A song that expresses the feelings of unrequited love through “reincarnation.” |
| 43 | I’ve fallen in love.YUTORI-SEDAI |  play_arrow | A bittersweet rock song that portrays an unstoppable love |
| 44 | You know what,are-kun &『yuika’} |  play_arrow | A duet song depicting the budding feelings of spring love |
| 45 | sparklingmosao. |  play_arrow | A song about Ms. Mosao’s aching love |
| 46 | Love is hard.riria. |  play_arrow | A classic song that poignantly portrays lovers missing each other |
| 47 | Lovers AgainEXILE |  play_arrow | Teenage love, fleeting in a whirlwind |
| 48 | Heart ForecastEVE |  play_arrow | Cheering on the feelings of love with a crush song |
| 49 | OrangeGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A refreshing song that captures the bittersweet feelings of youth. |
| 50 | Thinking of youKEISUKE |  play_arrow | A relatable masterpiece that portrays the struggles of unrequited love |
| 51 | Think I’m FallingKOHH |  play_arrow | KOHH’s bittersweet, manly love song |
| 52 | deep redMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | The charm of My Hair (is Bad) lies in their skill at writing unrequited love lyrics. |
| 53 | Love and romanceNovelbright |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song that heals a high school student's unrequited love |
| 54 | IfRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A moving youth song created by a high school student |
| 55 | Kasane AiSoala |  play_arrow | Soala’s transparent vocals express emotion |
| 56 | I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket |  play_arrow | A song about regret and lingering feelings for an ex-girlfriend. Resonates with teenagers. |
| 57 | Not quite loversTENSONG |  play_arrow | A song that sings of a wistful love and a frustrating longing |
| 58 | Boys Don’t CryYOAKE |  play_arrow | Introduction to a song that sings about the earnest feelings of unrequited love |
| 59 | I like you.YUTORI-SEDAI |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that depicts the bittersweet feelings of a high school student's first love |
| 60 | Being a little short is just right.YUTORI-SEDAI |  play_arrow | A love song by YUTORI-SEDAI portraying a high school student's unrequited love. |
| 61 | Mutual loveaiko |  play_arrow | Aiko’s heart-touching song that depicts the feelings of love |
| 62 | Come, springthe shes gone |  play_arrow | Music that sings about feelings of love with down-to-earth lyrics |
| 63 | That’s not fair…arekunn |  play_arrow | A song that sings of Are-kun’s bittersweet feelings of love. |
| 64 | Leading someone on is a serious offense!arekunn |  play_arrow | A song depicting unrequited love for a teasing/flirtatious person |
| 65 | Someone like you.riria. |  play_arrow | The feeling of being unable to be honest with someone you like |
| 66 | DAYSanyuusuresu |  play_arrow | Anyuseless's 'DAYS' features relatable lyrics as its main appeal. |
| 67 | waiting in vainrokudenashi |  play_arrow | A Useless Unrequited Love Depiction Song |
| 68 | Why not me?Misaka Saki |  play_arrow | An unrequited love song about realizing your romantic feelings for a friend |
| 69 | for a long time / all the time / continuouslySaka Tomohisa |  play_arrow | Shonent’s theme song that sings of the pure love of being a teenager |
| 70 | tonightHirai Dai |  play_arrow | A laid-back ballad for surf-loving men to listen to by the seaside. |
| 71 | catDISH// |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and regret |
| 72 | Just… I miss youEXILE |  play_arrow | A classic song by EXILE that sings of a bittersweet love |
| 73 | Unrequited loveGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of unrequited young love and a heartrending yearning. |
| 74 | Too Dear (duet with Tiara)KG |  | A bittersweet unrequited love song, popular among men |
| 75 | Hey,SHISHAMO |  play_arrow | A bittersweet rock song that gives you the courage to confess your feelings |
| 76 | MyraTani Yuuki |  play_arrow | A poignant love song that savors the last happiness before parting |
| 77 | PrologueUru |  play_arrow | The theme song of 'Chugaku Seito Nikki' that portrays a forbidden love |
| 78 | Moon Song[Alexandros] | ![Moon Song[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FU5FxTP1cpw/default.jpg) play_arrow | A masterpiece by [Alexandros] that sings of the pain of heartbreak |
| 79 | KissHugaiko |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song about thinking of a friend, a classic by aiko |
| 80 | KoiAndrop |  play_arrow | androp’s captivating songs and pure feelings of love |
| 81 | Christmas songback number |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love story in a Christmas song |
| 82 | Unrequited lovemiwa |  play_arrow | A classic song that portrays the bittersweet unrequited love of student days |
| 83 | Because I fell in loveaimyon |  play_arrow | Aimyon’s “Koi wo Shita Kara” portrays the feeling of being in love. |
| 84 | Unrequited loveOku Hanako |  play_arrow | The bittersweet heart of unrequited love, feelings I just can’t give up |
| 85 | calculatingly cuteHinatazaka46 |  play_arrow | A song that sings about the sweet feelings of falling in love |
| 86 | Love Lesson: Beginner EditionMachico |  play_arrow | Comparing love to a lesson, trying hard to get through it… |
| 87 | After-School JumpShimoda Asami |  play_arrow | An after-school program I especially want teenage students to listen to... |
| 88 | DOKIDOKI RhythmYamamoto Nozomi |  play_arrow | To the rhythm that feels exhilarating, my first love... |
| 89 | Deadly Peril, or a Love You Can’t EscapeHirata Hiromi |  play_arrow | The state, in the midst of romance, of gradually falling (deeper)... |
| 90 | Walking cameraKaneko Yūki |  play_arrow | Unlike an intense love song, it's just a quiet fondness in everyday life... |
| 91 | Romantic Nowkurosawa tomoyo |  play_arrow | With an up-tempo vibe, I can’t help but picture the one I love… |
| 92 | Delusional DiaryShido |  play_arrow | With a fast-paced visual kei band sound... |
| 93 | The wind that thinks of youHY |  play_arrow | A glamorous young demographic with solid sound quality… |
| 94 | Only HumanK |  play_arrow | It almost feels like you’re irresistibly drawn into the song’s world… |
| 95 | Don’t go.Souta |  play_arrow | Toward a childhood friend who came back to our hometown for summer vacation... |
| 96 | I’ve been in love with you for a long time.kepura |  play_arrow | A love song that portrays the space between bittersweet love and friendship. |
| 97 | If only I could just come to hate you.Ryohei Ab |  play_arrow | A pop song that portrays the bittersweetness of unrequited love |
| 98 | Sorry for dreamingAKB48 U-21 senbatsu |  play_arrow | A youthful song that sings of a bittersweet unrequited crush and summer love |
| 99 | I wonder why.takayan |  play_arrow | A song that sings about the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love |
| 100 | Ah, geez.Saucy Dog |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song that sings about the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love |