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!
Playlist
| Unrequited love songs that strike a man's heart. Love songs from a male perspective that really hit home. | |||
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| 1east | cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS | play_arrow | A heartwarming song that expresses the troubles of unrequited love through its lyrics |
| 2east | cotton candyback number | play_arrow | A classic song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of love at a summer festival |
| 3east | SoupMrs. GREEN APPLE | play_arrow | A love song likened to warm soup |
| 4east | wishsumika | play_arrow | A heartfelt song by sumika that sings of a bittersweet unrequited love |
| 5east | MoonLightNaoto Intiraymi | play_arrow | A gentle melody of unrequited love resonates in my heart. |
| 6east | I LOVE…Ofisharu Higedan Dism | play_arrow | “I LOVE…” expresses the feelings of unrequited love. |
| 7east | If I can see you in my dreamsichou BOYZ | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of a bittersweet unrequited love at the end of summer. |
| 8east | I like you, but it seems you don’t really like me.back number | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the pain of a heartbreaking unrequited love |
| 9east | somedaySaucy Dog | play_arrow | The appeal of a rock song that portrays the poignancy of parting |
| 10east | It’s love, right?wacci | play_arrow | A love song by wacci about taking the first step |
| 11east | I want to become the kind of thing the person I like likes.Suzuki Suzuki | play_arrow | An inspiring sibling unit song by Suzuki Suzuki |
| 12east | 365 daysMr.Children | play_arrow | Loving someone matters; even unrequited love isn’t wasted. |
| 13east | HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number | play_arrow | A masterpiece that poignantly portrays a man's unrequited love |
| 14east | Miss YouSOUTH BLUE | play_arrow | A poignant song that captures the bittersweet pain of unrequited love |
| 15east | You don’t listen to rock.aimyon | play_arrow | A boy tells a girl what music he likes. |
| 16east | Love letterTHE BLUE HEARTS | play_arrow | A classic song about a bittersweet love that resonates with the heart |
| 17east | I’m a messMY FIRST STORY | play_arrow | A moving song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love. |
| 18east | loveback number | play_arrow | A youthful band song about an unrequited love before graduation |
| 19east | if…DA PUMP | play_arrow | DA PUMP’s classic that portrays the pain of love |
| 20east | whiteoutreGretGirl | play_arrow | reGretGirl is a band popular for emotionally charged, male-perspective lyrics. |
| 21east | You let me do as I please, and yet…arekunn | play_arrow | A bittersweet love, the emotions of a wounded woman |
| 22east | Holiday heaven35.7 | play_arrow | A heartfelt song that beautifully portrays a bittersweet everyday life |
| 23east | mayflyONE OK ROCK | play_arrow | The moving masterpiece from ONE OK ROCK’s first album |
| 24east | PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism | play_arrow | A heartbreaking song about a sad love that can't be mutual |
| 25east | One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi | play_arrow | A poignant love song about searching for someone dear |
| 26east | Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez | play_arrow | The truth is, 'I like you.' |
| 27east | The holeKing Gnu | play_arrow | A love that embraces the suffering of the one you care about |
| 28east | Self and others are alikesawada sorari | play_arrow | A poignant song that portrays the pain of heartbreak |
| 29east | LemonYonezu Kenshi | play_arrow | Kenshi Yonezu’s signature song “Lemon,” with its moving lyrics |
| 30east | Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number | play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of the heartache and hope of unrequited love |
| 31east | flowerL’Arc〜en〜Ciel | play_arrow | Expressing a bittersweet longing for the woman one is in love with |
| 32east | Lonely meRADWIMPS | play_arrow | A famous RADWIMPS song that depicts the poignancy of first love |
| 33east | I’ve always liked you.Saitō Kazuyoshi | play_arrow | A reunion after a long time, the bittersweet memories of youth |
| 34east | breathingSuda Masaki | play_arrow | Masaki Suda’s heartbreak song, lyrics that resonate with the heart |
| 35east | Ice Cream SyndromeSukima Suichi | play_arrow | Sukima Switch’s classic hit, with lyrics that resonate in the heart |
| 36east | I love youback number | play_arrow | back number “Masterpieces That Think of the One You Love” |
| 37east | Unrequited love.haji→ | play_arrow | The bittersweet pain of unrequited love and the inability to let go |
| 38east | MissingKubota Toshinobu | play_arrow | A classic song that portrays Toshinobu Kubota’s heartrending feelings of love. |
| 39east | SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism | play_arrow | A poignant love song in a world without sound |
| 40east | Your favorite songUVERworld | play_arrow | A heartwarming song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love |
| 41east | I can’t say it.Gō Hiromi | play_arrow | A classic song by Hiromi Go about unrequited love |
| 42east | I wish you were hereLEGO BIG MORL | play_arrow | The bittersweet feelings of a man who cannot wish for happiness |
| 43east | White LoversKuwata Keisuke | play_arrow | Keisuke Kuwata’s bittersweet winter love song, portraying memories of romance |
| 44east | #302Hirai Ken | play_arrow | A love song that gently supports the pain of heartbreak |
| 45east | Lovers AgainEXILE | play_arrow | EXILE’s signature songs, with moving vocals and lyrics |
| 46east | even ifHirai Ken | play_arrow | A poignant love story for the woman he longs for |
| 47east | From Me to Youflumpool | play_arrow | A poignant, moving youth song by flumpool |
| 48east | mutual unrequited loveDXTEEN | play_arrow | A love song that captures the bittersweet sense of distance in youth. |
| 49east | Stargazersupittsu | play_arrow | Spitz’s classic song “Stargazer” |
| 50east | Heroineback number | play_arrow | A pure love song, with down-to-earth lyrics that resonate with the heart |
| 51east | NE-CHU-SHOWbotchiboromaru | play_arrow | A dance tune that captures the exhilaration of love |
| 52east | OrangeSMAP | play_arrow | SMAP classic: bittersweet memories after a breakup |
| 53east | DepartureGReeeeN | play_arrow | A cheering song for someone I love, a forward-looking sentiment |
| 54east | The reason I want to see youAAA | play_arrow | A timeless love-filled classic: AAA 'The Reason I Want to See You' |
| 55east | Lemon piemakaroni enpitsu | play_arrow | A classic song by Macaroni Enpitsu that sings about unrequited love |
| 56east | Love is HereJanne Da Arc | play_arrow | Janne Da Arc songs that resonate with mature love |
| 57east | LyricTOKIO | play_arrow | The awkward feelings of a man bewildered by love |
| 58east | A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADE | play_arrow | Sing about the difficulty of conveying unrequited feelings. |
| 59east | One-Way Ticket of LoveFUNKY MONKEY BABYS | play_arrow | A love song that captures the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love |
| 60east | Unrequited loveGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE | play_arrow | Feelings that can't take a step forward while harboring a crush |
| 61east | SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu | play_arrow | Masaharu Fukuyama’s heartrending love classic that sings of memories after a breakup. |
| 62east | Christmas songback number | play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of the anxiety and empathy of unrequited love |
| 63east | Karakuri Pierrot40mP | play_arrow | Karakuri Pierrot: A Song of the Agony of Unrequited Love |
| 64east | Love letterFUNKY MONKEY BABYS | play_arrow | A One-Sided Love Song That Expresses Feelings: “Love Letter” |
| 65east | I LOVE YOUkurisu haato | play_arrow | A beautiful, heartfelt song that portrays the parting of a romance |
| 66east | I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki | play_arrow | Noriyuki Makihara’s classic: the loss and realization of love |
| 67east | Seesaw Game ~A Brave Love Song~Mr.Children | play_arrow | A bittersweet love song by Mr.Children |
| 68east | Stand by UTVXQ (also known as Tohoshinki; literally “Rising Gods of the East”) | play_arrow | A poignant love song by Tohoshinki, a timeless classic that resonates with the heart |
| 69east | I miss you.UVERworld | play_arrow | Feelings for a precious presence I don’t want to part with |
| 70east | To the you from that day and the me of nowDOBERMAN INFINITY | play_arrow | An ex-lover I remember at Christmas |
| 71east | clichéMr.Children | play_arrow | Mr.Children’s classic: a story of conflict and love |
| 72east | White X’MasKAT-TUN | play_arrow | A Christmas song of aching love and feelings that pass each other by |
| 73east | Another SaturdayHamada Shogo | play_arrow | Shogo Hamada’s bittersweet love anthem |
| 74east | to youMONGOL800 | play_arrow | The appeal of MONGOL800’s classic song “Anata ni” |
| 75east | balladKetsumeishi | play_arrow | A heartwarming song by Ketsumeishi that sings of a bittersweet love. |
| 76east | Unspoken I love youKAN | play_arrow | KAN's captivating unrequited love song |
| 77east | her boyfriendMakihara Noriyuki | play_arrow | Noriyuki Makihara’s heartrending unrequited love song resonates with the heart. |
| 78east | Spot the differenceSuda Masaki | play_arrow | Masaki Suda’s love song, lyrics by Kenshi Yonezu |
| 79east | bewildermentGLAY | play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays the bittersweet pain and passion of unrequited love. |
| 80east | Best Friend’s GirlSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu | play_arrow | A song that sings of bittersweet feelings for my best friend's girlfriend |
| 81east | shutterYuuri | play_arrow | Yuuri’s “Shutter” sings of a heartrending love. |
| 82east | Mikan HeartC&K | play_arrow | Singing of the pain of unrequited love and a yearning that cannot end |
| 83east | Someday Merry ChristmasB’z | play_arrow | A poignant masterpiece depicting a breakup with a lover |
| 84east | Only HumanK | play_arrow | A bittersweet song of unrequited love, a timeless classic that heals the heart |
| 85east | YOU&IB’z | play_arrow | A relatable song by B’z about unrequited love |
| 86east | I am here.Yamazaki Masayoshi | play_arrow | A classic song that portrays time spent with a loved one. |
| 87east | I couldn’t ask you for your number again.Gōruden Bonbā | play_arrow | A bittersweet masterpiece for those troubled by love |
| 88east | Awakening in the eyesMy Hair is Bad | play_arrow | An exhilarating song that portrays the thrill and purity of love |
| 89east | The town where you liveShimizu Shota | play_arrow | A moving song that expresses feelings for someone lost |
| 90east | CircusShido | play_arrow | A youth song depicting romance during school days |
| 91east | Blue BenchSasuke | play_arrow | A soulful journey reflecting on past love |
| 92east | Your backMakihara Noriyuki | play_arrow | Feelings and poignancy imbued in the view from behind |
| 93east | I want to take only you away just like this.DEEN | play_arrow | A classic hit by DEEN from the ’90s, a bittersweet love song |
| 94east | From the premonition of loveRemioromen | play_arrow | A rock ballad that stirs the heart of unrequited love |
| 95east | Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki | play_arrow | A famous song by Hideaki Tokunaga that sings of a heartrending love. |
| 96east | I like you.Mr.Children | play_arrow | Kazutoshi Sakurai’s “Kimi ga Suki” is a heartwarming masterpiece. |
| 97east | staggeringlyyuzu | play_arrow | “Furari” is a masterpiece that depicts a man’s unrequited love. |
| 98east | filmSaucy Dog | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of a bittersweet longing for a former lover |
| 99east | Spell On MeSHE’S | play_arrow | Lyrics about unrequited love by SHE’S depict the growth of romance. |
| 100east | Old Rookiemoon drop | play_arrow | A youthful love song by moon drop |
| 101east | Close your eyesHirai Ken | play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of precious memories, even if love isn't mutual. |
| 102east | Pretending to be a friendOkamura Yasuyuki | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the heartache of unrequited love |
| 103east | NIGHT TOWNfurenzu | play_arrow | A love song by a pop band from Shinsen has become popular through a movie. |
| 104east | Virtual Luv feat. tofubeatsVaVa | play_arrow | A song about unrequited love in a virtual world |
| 105east | Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā | play_arrow | 'Golden Bomber' effeminate song |
| 106east | DESIRELUNA SEA | play_arrow | The heartrending feelings of a man tormented by love |
| 107east | DAYSanyuusuresu | play_arrow | Anyuseless's 'DAYS' features relatable lyrics as its main appeal. |
| 108east | HeyYOAKE | play_arrow | A bittersweet male vocal that captivates with a song of yearning love |
| 109east | silentSEKAI NO OWARI | play_arrow | The bittersweet feelings of unrequited love at Christmas |
| 110east | scale (as of a fish or reptile)Hata Motohiro | play_arrow | A warm singing voice and a one-sided love song that resonates with the heart |
| 111east | Color of loveMatsushita Kohei | play_arrow | Kohei Matsushita, active as a musician and actor |
| 112east | I’m beat.sumika | play_arrow | Sumika’s famous song “Maitta,” which depicts the anguish of unrequited love |
| 113east | confessionFUNKY MONKEY BABYS | play_arrow | A classic youth anthem that portrays the turmoil of unrequited love |
| 114east | Why did I end up falling in love with you?Tōhōshinki | play_arrow | A song by Tohoshinki that sings about a heartrending unrequited love. |
| 115east | girlt-Ace | play_arrow | An adult rap song that sings about the pure feelings of unrequited love. |
| 116east | marine snowSukima Suichi | play_arrow | A bittersweet song by Sukima Switch with an ocean motif |
| 117east | Last scenePLUE | play_arrow | A man’s heartfelt ballad of bittersweet parting and reunion |
| 118east | bravadoMatsushita Kohei | play_arrow | Kohei Matsushita’s debut single that sings of a wistful man’s heart |
| 119east | catDISH/// | play_arrow | Lyrics depicting the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love |
| 120east | Why not me?Misaka Saki | play_arrow | An unrequited love song about realizing your romantic feelings for a friend |
| 121east | Hot Hip LoveT-BOLAN | play_arrow | A lively song that sings of the exhilaration of love |
| 122east | Unrequited love is fineGōruden Bonbā | play_arrow | Golden Bomber, heartbreaking lyrics about unrequited love |
| 123east | MagicBUDDiiS | play_arrow | BUDDiiS's 'Magic' is sweet and masculine. |
| 124east | GuaranaSukima Suichi | play_arrow | Get courage and dash forward! Let your feelings be known. |
| 125east | YES I DOYonekura Toshinori | play_arrow | Toshinori Yonekura’s signature song: a forward-looking feeling toward love |
| 126east | First loveMurashita Kōzō | play_arrow | The charm of a masterpiece that reflects the bittersweetness of first love |
| 127east | It hurts.Kiyoshi Ryujin | play_arrow | Male hearts and feelings of love depicted in Kiyoshi Ryujin’s songs |
| 128east | A Parting Poemguddō mōningu amerika | play_arrow | A moving song about the feelings of unrequited love |
| 129east | Touch That GirlTHE BLUE HEARTS | play_arrow | Sparkling, bittersweet feelings of youthful love |
| 130east | Pure Love SongShonan no Kaze | play_arrow | A masterpiece depicting the growth of love by Shonan no Kaze |
| 131east | The world calls it love.Sambomasutā | play_arrow | A one-sided love song from a male perspective, courage to confess |
| 132east | Side DishShimizu Shota | play_arrow | An adult R&B tearjerker that sings of the struggles of love. |
| 133east | Moon Song[Alexandros] | play_arrow | A beautiful pop song that envelops bittersweet emotions |
| 134east | Unrequited loveSUPER BEAVER | play_arrow | A bittersweet love ballad by SUPER BEAVER |
| 135east | Think I’m FallingKOHH | play_arrow | KOHH’s bittersweet, manly love song |
| 136east | eau de toiletteMarushii | play_arrow | A classic song that portrays the poignancy of unrequited love and the fleeting nature of romance. |
| 137east | PerfumeEito | play_arrow | Unrequited feelings revived by a reunion with an ex-lover |
| 138east | Thinking of youKEISUKE | play_arrow | A relatable masterpiece that portrays the struggles of unrequited love |
| 139east | love at first sightFunatsu Mahiro | play_arrow | A smash hit song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of first love |
| 140east | Love so sweetarashi | play_arrow | Arashi’s celebrated song about a bittersweet love, resonating in the heart |
| 141east | I’ve fallen in love.YUTORI-SEDAI | play_arrow | A bittersweet rock song that portrays an unstoppable love |
| 142east | feelings of loveDa-iCE | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of a poignant longing for a lost love |
| 143east | Sunday Love LetterOfisharu Higedan Dism | play_arrow | A heartwarming song that portrays the everyday life of a long-distance relationship |
| 144east | silkyFNCY (ZEN-LA-ROCK / G.RINA / Chinza DOPENESS) | play_arrow | A bittersweet unrequited-love song by the three-member unit FNCY |
| 145east | Love songSambomasutā | play_arrow | Sambomaster’s soul-stirring masterpiece |
| 146east | Flowering PoplarHata Motohiro | play_arrow | A classic that encourages a lover with Motohiro Hata’s upbeat song |
| 147east | Lemon flowerSangatsu no Phantasia | play_arrow | A Marchen Fantasia song that sings about the heartbreak of unrequited love |


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