Unrequited love songs that strike a man's heart. Love songs from a male perspective that really hit home.
When you have a crush, so many emotions come flooding in, don’t they? You start overthinking or feeling happy even about things you wouldn’t normally notice—like a casual word or gesture from them.
When you can’t see them, the longing just grows stronger.
At times when your heart feels like it’s going to overflow during a one-sided love, music stays by our side.
There are tons of songs about unrequited love, and many of them are bittersweet love songs—but there are also upbeat tracks and ones with unique perspectives that are fun and can lift your spirits, too! You’ll definitely relate—and probably won’t be able to stop listening!
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Unrequited love songs that resonate with a man's heart: love songs from a male perspective that hit home (61–70)
Love letterFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
For those who aren’t good at the push-and-pull of romance and want to express their feelings straight out, I recommend the song “Love Letter.” It was released in 2011 by the music unit FUNKY MONKEY BΛBY’S, known for passionately and manfully singing their feelings, and it was used in a Shiseido SEA BREEZE commercial.
The emotional strings woven into the hip-hop-style track are truly moving.
It’s the perfect unrequited love song for anyone who wants to confess their feelings without beating around the bush.
Listen to it while savoring the joy of having met someone you love.
I LOVE YOUkurisu haato
This is the second single by Chris Hart, a singer from California who became a naturalized Japanese citizen in 2017.
The lyrics portray the widening gap between a partner whose feelings are drifting away within a romantic relationship and the narrator, who still loves them unchanged—something many men who’ve experienced it can painfully relate to.
The longing to return to the time when they loved each other may feel close to unrequited love.
With its beautiful melody and gentle vocals, this number lingers in the ear and offers comfort by speaking to a man’s heart.
I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki
This is the fifth single by singer-songwriter Noriyuki Makihara, known for his signature song “Donna Toki mo” (“No Matter When”) and for writing the massive hit “Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana” (“The One and Only Flower in the World”).
Used as the theme song for the TV drama “Kodomo ga Neta Ato de” (“After the Children Are Asleep”), it’s a number whose poignant melody resonates with Makihara’s distinctive, gentle voice and lyrics.
The story, which forces the protagonist to realize the importance and magnitude of the lover who has left, is something many men with similar experiences will likely relate to.
It’s a classic that represents the J-pop scene of the 1990s, vividly evoking the feelings one only recognizes after a loss.
Seesaw Game ~A Brave Love Song~Mr.Children
When it comes to male artists who sing bittersweet love songs, Mr.
Children naturally comes to mind.
“Seesaw Game: Brave Love Song,” released on August 10, 1995, is one of their major hits and achieved million-seller status.
There’s an anecdote that during the demo stage, Sakurai had already completed most of the overall structure; up until this song, their style had been to co-produce with Kobayashi.
The stable, beautiful melody line is truly exceptional, and the dramatic development is masterful.
Stand by UTVXQ (also known as Tohoshinki; literally “Rising Gods of the East”)
It’s a bittersweet yet warm love song that sings, “Even if you’re not by my side, I’m always thinking of you.” It’s a track by the Korean vocal group Tohoshinki (TVXQ), released as their 28th single in 2009.
Since it was used in commercials and as a TV drama theme, many people have probably heard it.
The cool, mature sound pairs beautifully with their sweet vocals, making it utterly swoon-worthy.
When someone feels this way about you, it makes you feel like you can do anything!
I miss you.UVERworld
Even though you know in your head you have to let go, your heart can’t help but long for that precious someone.
This is a work by the mixture rock band UVERworld, released in 2008 as their 11th single.
It’s a heart-tugging ballad, pierced by vocalist TAKUYA∞’s soaring voice.
The overflowing feelings directed at the other person come through powerfully in both the lyrics and the sound.
Highly recommended for karaoke!
To the you from that day and the me of nowDOBERMAN INFINITY
The protagonist can’t help but think about an ex they broke up with at Christmas.
It’s only after the breakup that they realize their true feelings.
This is an unrequited love song steeped in regret and lingering attachment.
It’s a track by the hip-hop group DOBERMAN INFINITY, released in 2017 as their sixth single.
If you’re a man who can’t forget someone you used to date, you’ll probably relate to it.