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 really hit home (71–80)
Spot the differenceSuda Masaki
There’s no such thing as a reason for being in love, is there? The feeling of “I like you” is enough on its own.
This song by actor Masaki Suda was released digitally in 2019.
It’s the theme song for the drama Perfect World.
His powerful, straightforward vocals give you courage.
The lyrics and composition were done by singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu.
bewildermentGLAY
A song that lets you feel both the passion and the melancholy of unrequited love is “Tomadoi.” It was released in 2000 by GLAY, a band that represents Japan’s visual kei rock scene.
The song was used as the theme for the TV program “UNNAN no Hontoko! Mirai Nikki.” Its band sound is refreshing yet somehow tinged with sorrow, striking right at the heart.
Many listeners will relate to the uplifting lyrics that make you want to thank the person you loved for the days you spent together.
It’s a love song that helps you move past the pain of unrequited feelings and find a brighter outlook.
Why not lend an ear to its passionate band sound that conjures images of a grand romance?
Best Friend’s GirlSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
This song features the beautiful vocals and clean accompaniment characteristic of Sandaime J Soul Brothers.
The title “Best Friend’s Girl” literally means your best friend’s girlfriend.
You can probably guess where this is going—it’s a bittersweet story about falling in love with your best friend’s girlfriend.
Some men reading this might have been in the same situation.
You love the woman, but if you confess your feelings, it could ruin your friendship… So what should you do with these feelings? Just listening to the song, those helpless, heartbreaking emotions make your chest ache.
Unrequited love songs that resonate with a man's heart. Love songs from a male perspective that really hit home (81–90)
shutterYuuri
Yuuri is a singer-songwriter who has gained attention for songs that portray the real love lives of young people.
His 2021 release “Shutter” is a track you’ll want to hear if you’re currently nursing a crush.
The bittersweet melody etched into its medium-tempo groove is striking, and his emotional vocals, which evoke the ache of unrequited love, will resonate with you.
It’s a heart-fluttering song that makes you want to cherish the time you spend with the person you like.
Try listening while picturing a woman in love.
Mikan HeartC&K
The duo C&K, made up of CLIEVY and KEEN, is captivating for their astonishing high-tone vocals and lyrics that pierce the heart.
The lyrics of this song also depict an unrequited crush, tightening your chest with pain.
“If it hurts this much, I wish we’d never met.” “There’s no way this will come true, so I should just give up.” I think these are feelings anyone who’s had a one-sided love has felt.
Those emotions are spelled out in the lyrics, making them highly relatable.
And yet, the answer you arrive at when you’re in unrequited love is, “Even so, I still can’t give up.” In this song, that love you can’t bring yourself to end is embedded in the title “Mikan Heart”: “mikan” (mandarin orange) also plays on “mikan” meaning “unfinished,” that is, a love that doesn’t end.
Someday Merry ChristmasB’z
Despite operating in a hard rock style that doesn’t easily penetrate the J-POP scene, B’z—a rock duo that has produced countless hit tunes—has a track that stands out.
It’s included on their 1992 concept mini-album “FRIENDS,” and although it was never released as a single, it remains highly popular among fans and is likely a song many have heard.
The mindset of chasing the shadow of a lover you parted with amid the Christmas crowds is something many men can relate to.
Set to a gentle, acoustic guitar–driven sound, the portrayal of a heart not yet put in order is poignant—a song that resonates deeply with a man’s feelings.
Only HumanK
“Only Human” became a hot topic after being selected as the theme song for the drama “1 Litre of Tears.” It’s a poignant unrequited-love song released in 2005 by K, a singer from South Korea.
The melody, carried by beautiful strings, strikes straight to the heart.
Alongside a nostalgic piano tone, you can savor his clear, high-toned voice.
For anyone experiencing unrequited love right now, it’s filled with messages that can support your heart.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when the loneliness of not being able to see the one you love grows stronger.