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)
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.
A Parting Poemguddō mōningu amerika
A song I want those who sincerely wish happiness for their unrequited love to listen to is Farewell Poem.
It was released in 2012 by Good Morning America, a rock band that delivers songs themed around “love” and “hope” to listeners.
Its straightforward band sound, set to a slow tempo, strikes a chord.
You’ll likely be soothed by Shingo Kanehiro’s warm yet heartrending vocals as well.
It’s a recommended number for those who find themselves recalling the days they spent with the person they like.
Why not lend an ear to this passionate ballad that gently accompanies a man’s emotions?
Touch That GirlTHE BLUE HEARTS
Kohmoto Hiroto’s straightforward vocals capture the explosive happiness of that very instant when love begins—you can’t help but feel your heart skip a beat! The unwavering feelings are portrayed with grand metaphors—like a proposal that could “stop all the clocks in the world”—and it really hits home, doesn’t it? Released as a single in November 1991, this track served as a lead cut from the classic album HIGH KICKS, peaking at No.
24 on the Oricon chart, and it showcases the band’s pop side.
The pure urge to touch the one you love and that sweet-and-sour yearning are the very essence of sparkling youth.
If you haven’t felt the flutter of romance lately, why not listen to this song and flip your inner love switch back on?
Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze
This is a signature love song by Shonan no Kaze that passionately conveys a clumsy yet earnest love for someone special.
It tells the story of a romance that sprouts from everyday, ordinary moments and deepens into an irreplaceable love as it overcomes hurdles like fights and misunderstandings.
The protagonist acknowledges his own immaturity while single-mindedly caring for his partner—something that’s sure to make your heart swell.
Released in March 2006, the song topped the Oricon Karaoke Chart for 25 consecutive weeks.
Now a wedding staple, it colors the new beginnings of many couples.
It’s a moving track that makes you want to express your true feelings to the one you cherish.
Unrequited love songs that resonate with a man's heart: love songs from a male perspective that really hit home (131–140)
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!”
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!
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.