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)
I am here.Yamazaki Masayoshi
A song that resonates with the pure desire to “spend even a little more time with that person” is “Boku wa Koko ni Iru” (“I Am Here”).
Singer-songwriter Masayoshi Yamazaki, known for his narrative, deeply textured songs, released it in 1998.
It was used as the theme song for the drama “Kiseki no Hito,” in which he himself appeared.
The sound—where strings and acoustic guitar beautifully cross over—will strike a chord in your heart.
Be sure to check out the passionate lyrics overflowing with love for someone special.
If you’re nursing a crush, let his gentle voice wrap around your heart.
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!
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!
balladKetsumeishi
A love song that’s a bit different from the usual Ketsumeishi style, “Ballad.” Instead of their signature rap, this track showcases a beautiful melodic line.
When you’re in unrequited love, even a few days without seeing the person can make you feel lonely.
The lyrics express the sadness of not being able to meet.
If you ever feel lonely, please give this song a listen.
mutual unrequited loveDXTEEN
It’s a heart-tickling youth love song packed with the sweet, bittersweet flutter of the moment when love begins to move.
Released in September 2025 as DXTEEN’s 6th single, the track portrays that delicate distance between two people who like each other but can’t quite take the next step.
It also drew attention as the theme song for the drama “I Joined a Group I’m Not Close With on the School Trip.” The initial rush of romance and the thrill of feeling the gap slowly close with someone you like are vividly expressed through the members’ fresh, breezy vocals.
Give it a listen when you want to move your relationship forward.
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.