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 (41–50)
even ifHirai Ken
Have you ever fallen for a woman who already had someone she loved? That’s exactly the situation depicted in this song sung by Ken Hirai.
He goes out drinking with the woman he cares about, but she talks only about her boyfriend.
The protagonist secretly wishes she’ll get tipsy and miss the last train, yet in the end, he kindly makes sure she gets home in time.
It’s a song that brings tears to your eyes, as you empathize with a straightforward, awkward, and deeply gentle man portrayed in the lyrics.
SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism
An unforgettable song used as the theme for the drama “silent,” which tells a love story of a boyfriend and girlfriend who meet anew in a world without sound.
From the very beginning, Satoshi Fujiwara’s vocals feel both heartrending and warm, and you can’t help but be captivated.
The emotional, dramatic melody and lyrics bring the drama back to mind and hit you right in the heart.
Though he’s been timid, hurt others, and repeated mistakes, he finally realizes his true feelings.
It’s a number that conveys a man’s passionate resolve—wanting to gently wrap up those feelings and deliver them, putting on a brave face yet speaking honestly.
Heroineback number
For example, it’s a pure love song that includes episodes like “I can’t help but replace the heroine in the movie with you when I watch it.” It’s a track by the rock band back number, released as their 11th single in 2015.
It drew attention when it was used in commercials for JR East and others.
The relaxed sound makes for a comfortable ballad, perfectly matched by vocalist Iyori Shimizu’s straightforward singing.
And the lyrics, written in down-to-earth language, really hit home.
It’s a work packed tightly with the band’s charms.
The reason I want to see youAAA
When your irrepressible feelings of love are about to overflow, “Aitai Riyuu” is highly recommended.
Released in 2010 by AAA, a music group that captivates listeners with powerful vocals and dance skills, the song is also known for being composed by Tetsuya Komuro.
Its sprightly synth sound and vibrant choral work will strike a chord in your heart.
This energetic track turns the bittersweet ache of love into passionate emotion.
If you find yourself “constantly thinking about that person,” this song might help you realize that your love is just beginning.
MissingKubota Toshinobu
A song by singer-songwriter Toshinobu Kubota, known for bringing authentic R&B into the J-pop scene and popularizing it.
Although it wasn’t originally released as a single, its popularity has made it one of Kubota’s signature tracks.
The scenes depicting a man who knows it’s a forbidden love yet can’t suppress his swelling emotions convey a barrier far greater than in ordinary unrequited love—and the very impulse that flares up because of it.
It’s a timeless number that many can relate to, poignantly capturing a man’s heart torn between morality and romance.
Lemon piemakaroni enpitsu
When you’re brimming with passion, you just crave a bubbly unrequited-love song, don’t you? For anyone feeling that way, I recommend “Lemon Pie.” It’s included on hope, the 2020 album by Macaroni Empitsu, a rock band beloved by young listeners for their emotionally stirring pop sound.
The track stands out with its lively groove and colorful synth tones.
Also pay attention to vocalist Hattori, who sings the emotional inner world of a man with a one-sided crush.
It’s a love song brimming with humorous, honest feelings, set to a rhythmically upbeat tempo.
LyricTOKIO
A song by TOKIO, who are active both as an idol group and a rock band, it was newly written as the theme song for the drama “Don’t Cry, Hara-chan.” Although the track moves at a relaxed tempo, the guitar alone rings out sharply, giving the impression of expressing emotional pain.
It depicts the confusion of someone unsettled by the budding feelings of love, and how anxiety sprouts as those feelings grow stronger, portraying the clumsy heart of a man who can’t quite control his emotions.
