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 (21–30)
LemonYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu is an artist so famous that there’s hardly anyone in Japan who doesn’t know him.
When it comes to his signature songs, many people probably think of Lemon.
I’ve heard the song was originally written as a requiem, but depending on how you interpret the lyrics, it also fits unrequited love perfectly.
If you haven’t listened to it yet, be sure to check it out.
Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number
When it comes to love songs, you can’t leave their music out! “Takane no Hanako-san,” one of the signature tracks by the rock band back number, is also a song about unrequited love.
That feeling of liking someone has already started moving to the point where you can’t stop it, yet you think there’s no way you can make her turn your way… Surely everyone has struggled with that at some point, right? If you listen to it when you’re feeling a bit self-deprecating, I think it’ll feel like it’s right there by your side.
It paints a highly relatable and bittersweet picture of one-sided love, and at the same time, the song itself is crafted to be incredibly catchy and upbeat.
Unrequited love songs that resonate with a man's heart: love songs from a male perspective that really hit home (31–40)
flowerL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
This song, which portrays a person whose mind is completely consumed by thoughts of the woman he’s enamored with, is one of L’Arc~en~Ciel’s popular tracks.
The clean-toned guitar gives it a refreshing feel, and hyde’s sultry vocals are especially striking.
Lyrics expressing the desire to stay by her side—like a flower blooming in response to her smile—feel irresistibly cool when sung by hyde.
If you’re experiencing unrequited love and find yourself thinking about her all day long, this is the perfect song for you.
Lonely meRADWIMPS
For those who can’t wait to hear from their crush, the song you should listen to is “Samishii Boku.” It’s included on the album RADWIMPS, released in 2003 by the rock band RADWIMPS, known for their unique sound delivered with technical musicianship.
The track has a fresh, catchy feel reminiscent of “youth punk.” Many listeners will relate to its bittersweet lyrics that resonate with youthful emotions.
It’s a rock number that gently wraps the loneliness of unrequited love.
Give it a listen while recalling the flutter of your first love.
I’ve always liked you.Saitō Kazuyoshi
If the person you had a crush on back in your student days still looked just as beautiful when you met again after a long time…
This is a love song that inevitably makes you relate it to your own experience.
It’s one of singer-songwriter Kazuyoshi Saito’s signature songs, released in 2010 as his 38th single.
It became a hit after being featured in a Shiseido commercial, and it’s a classic that has been covered by many famous musicians.
I bet there are quite a few men who often sing it at karaoke.
breathingSuda Masaki
Masaki Suda, an actor hugely popular among younger generations, is also active as a singer.
This song is the first one in which he took part in writing the lyrics, and it’s a heartbreak ballad based on his real experiences.
You can feel the painful emotions—as if even just breathing hurts.
If you’re someone who feels the despair of an unrequited love that seems unlikely to come true, you’ll relate to these lyrics, so be sure to check it out.
Ice Cream SyndromeSukima Suichi
A standout masterpiece by Sukima Switch released in 2010.
The uniquely bittersweet lyrics that only Sukima Switch can write really seep into your heart.
It seems to depict heartbreak or the feeling of not quite connecting with someone, yet it also feels broader than that, with positive scenes woven in.
And still, it’s so heartrending…! That feeling when you’re afraid of breaking the relationship and can’t find the courage to take a step forward.
It perfectly matches the emotions of unrequited love, and it’s also a song I can’t help but want to listen to unconditionally when summer comes.
