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 with a male perspective that hit home (111–120)
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When people talk about unrequited love, they generally picture the stage before two people start dating.
But even after a relationship ends, if one person can’t let go and keeps holding on to their feelings, that’s unrequited love too, isn’t it? This song by DISH//, the band fronted by Takumi Kitamura, who’s also active as an actor, portrays a man in a broken-up couple who can’t forget his ex-girlfriend.
His desperate longing—to be with her again despite trying and failing to forget—hits you right in the heart just by listening.
If you’re in a similar situation, it will likely resonate with you even more.
Virtual Luv feat. tofubeatsVaVa
A song that gazes at one-sided love from a man’s perspective, seen through a virtual world.
By “virtual,” does it mean the two-dimensional realms of manga and anime? This man can stand confidently before the person he loves when he’s singing as a musician.
But as his unadorned self, he lacks confidence, and the person he loves won’t look his way.
Since they can’t be together in reality, he imagines them as a couple in the two-dimensional world.
confessionFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
The definitive unrequited-love song that lays bare the honest feelings hidden in your heart! For those born in the ’90s, many probably listened to their tracks a lot during their youth.
Among them, isn’t this the one that left the deepest impression on many of you? The lyrics portray the unique struggle of unrequited love: you like them so much it hurts and want to confess, yet if you’re rejected, the relationship you have now might fall apart.
It’s a sentiment anyone can relate to.
If you’re in unrequited love, this song will surely make you want to tell them how you feel.
marine snowSukima Suichi
Marine Snow is a song whose poetic lyrics capture the beauty of the Japanese language.
Released by the musical duo Sukima Switch in 2007, it’s a track that draws empathy from listeners with its honest, down-to-earth emotions.
The song portrays a bittersweet love, unfolding with the motif of the sea.
It’s an emotionally stirring ballad with gently floating tones.
The lyrics candidly express a sense of helplessness—pay attention to them.
This love song stays close to the loneliness one feels when someone precious disappears from right before your eyes.
If you’re spending days unable to see the person you love, be sure to give it a listen.
Last scenePLUE
A ballad by PLUE themed around parting, portraying the bittersweet heart of a man.
The lyrics about reuniting with a former lover strike a chord.
The protagonist’s complex emotions unfold as he witnesses her unchanged quirks and her happiness with a new partner.
Lingering attachment, regret, and the gradual act of acceptance are rendered with delicate nuance.
Released in January 2020, the song is notable for its vivid imagery that also weaves in a summery atmosphere.
Many listeners will relate to the realistic lyrics penned by vocalist Masayuki Mizukawa.
It’s a song you’ll want to hear when you feel the end of a romance approaching, or when memories of an ex come to mind.
girlt-Ace
I can’t tell if this feeling is love or just desire… but anyway, I just want to see you! It’s a unrequited-love song.
This track by rapper t-Ace from Mito, Ibaraki, was released digitally in 2017.
The lyrics are pretty bold and adult, but what comes through is a pure emotion.
Many men are sure to relate.
Singer-songwriter CIMBA is featured on the track.
Unrequited love is fineGōruden Bonbā
A revolutionary band that created a genre no one can imitate anymore—the visual kei air band—Golden Bomber.
This track, included on their 15th single “Rola no Kizudarake,” also drew attention when enka singer Fuyumi Sakamoto covered it.
Many listeners may relate to the male perspective of harboring strong feelings for a crush while not wanting to disrupt the current vibe.
With its exquisite imagery and depth, it’s a memorable number packed with Sho Kiryuin’s musical sensibilities.
