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 (121–130)
The world calls it love.Sambomasutā
When it comes to unrequited love songs, many are written from a woman’s perspective, but this track is a passionate, male-perspective song that feels like heading out to meet a brand-new day.
Whether you’re a woman or a man, if you listen to it before confessing your feelings, it might give you the push you need to shout, “I love you!”
Why not me?Misaka Saki
This song delicately portrays the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love.
They were close as friends, but before he knew it, romantic feelings had begun to grow.
Those complex emotions of a boy are expressed through a clear, transparent singing voice.
Released in February 2021 as the theme song for ABEMA’s popular romance reality show “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita” (Today, I Fell in Love), it resonated with many listeners.
It’s a perfect track for anyone struggling with their feelings for a crush.
Listening to this song might give you the courage to take a step forward.
Side DishShimizu Shota
Here’s “Side Dish,” an adult tear-jerker steeped in rhythm and blues by Shota Shimizu, who cites influences from Donny Hathaway and Marvin Gaye.
A side dish is a dish that complements the main course, and here it’s used as a metaphor for the many “other friends” who can’t become the official steady partner.
Faced with the harsh situation of “the woman I like starts dating a guy with a bad reputation, and there’s nothing I can do about it,” what would you do? The music video—featuring nothing but a smiling woman—is also a must-see!
It hurts.Kiyoshi Ryujin
A signature song by Ryuji Kiyoshi released in 2010, a heartfelt piece that portrays a man’s emotions.
The way Kiyoshi sings, as if speaking straight to you, evokes a tight, aching sense of sadness.
When you truly love someone, you feel both tenderness and pain.
That piercing intensity you feel precisely because you love—this earnest emotion really makes your chest hurt.
Reading the lyrics closely, it doesn’t seem to be exactly a song about unrequited love, but I think it resonates with many forms of love.
The FIRST TAKE version will make you cry.
Unrequited love songs that resonate with a man's heart: love songs from a male perspective that really hit home (131–140)
Think I’m FallingKOHH
Hip-hop artist KOHH.
His “Think I’m Falling” is a masculine unrequited-love song that straightforwardly expresses a raw view of romance.
Its hybrid sound—combining the distinctive rhythms of trap music with future-bass-style synthesizers—creates a modern vibe that sets it apart from conventional hip-hop.
The track skillfully packs in a sense of poignancy and delicacy, striking a just-right balance between hip-hop and pop elements.
It’s a must-listen not only for those looking to fall seriously in love, but also for anyone who’s just at the start of something new.
Moon Song[Alexandros]
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A quintessential Dros, a soaring pop tune.
From the clear, transparent piano intro, you’re instantly drawn in.
I bet many people were captivated by the falsetto in the chorus.
The lyrics’ delicate, beautiful imagery feels like it stands by you—whether in those sudden flashes of memory after a breakup or in moments of hazy emotion.
Perhaps the moon is beautiful precisely because it’s out of reach.
Even as it overflows with wistfulness, it carries a sense of new hope.
It’s a companion both for unforgettable feelings and for times when you want to reset your heart.
eau de toiletteMarushii
Ordtoire by Marcy, a band from Fukuoka Prefecture, is a love song that tells the story of a romance that will never come to fruition.
The band’s signature, fast-paced sound pairs perfectly with lyrics that capture a poignant longing for a woman he yearns for.
From a man’s perspective, there’s a frustrating sense of not even being able to confess his feelings, and a loneliness that comes with it.
Even so, he can’t stop his straightforward emotions—this song is filled with the bittersweetness of unrequited love.
It’s an emotional track that tightens your chest.
