[Mutual Crush Song] Stuck before confession, not quite lovers!? A love song capturing wavering emotions
We’ve gathered songs themed around “mutual unrequited love,” where both people know they like each other but neither can confess, leaving things stuck as one-sided.
If you’re both aware, just confess already! …you might think, but instead you end up getting antsy or hoping the other person will make the first move.
In this article, we introduce a variety of tracks—from happy love songs where it all ends with the two becoming a couple, to love songs where, despite mutual feelings, they never start dating and it ultimately ends there.
See if you can find one song that resonates with you!
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[Mutual Crush Songs] Stuck Before Becoming Lovers Without Confessing!? A love song portraying wavering emotions (41–50)
Blue Springakane (Otoniae)
Otoniae’s track “Aoharu” is a 2022 release written and composed by Akane.
The lyrics portray the ups and downs of a protagonist falling in love, expressed with raw, true-to-life emotions.
They capture the fun of laying one’s own romantic experiences side by side—feeling both impatience and heart-fluttering excitement at once.
The purity that seeps in with the arrival of spring and the thrill of ordinary moments turning into a stage for romance are sure to resonate with younger listeners.
The protagonist’s endearingly straightforward way of expressing feelings is also a highlight.
It’s a song that stays close to every heart that wonders, “Could this be something?”
[Mutual but Unspoken Love Songs] Stuck Before Becoming a Couple!? A love song capturing wavering emotions (51–60)
Because it won’t reach / Because it doesn’t reachHirai Ken
“Todokanai Kara,” released in 2018 by singer-songwriter Ken Hirai and used as the theme song for the film “50 First Kisses,” features lyrics that evoke the story’s characters, candidly expressing feelings for a loved one who repeatedly loses their memory.
The simple arrangement of guitar and vocals is complemented by a striking electronic chorus.
It’s a song imbued with a bittersweet yet beautiful sentiment of falling in love with the person you love over and over again.
It gently embraces the unspoken words and unreachable feelings for someone with whom the love remains unrequited on both sides.
Love at First SparkCHiCO with HoneyWorks meets mafumafu
When it comes to catchy songs that depict the back-and-forth between an attracted man and woman, “Bibi tto Love” comes to mind.
It was produced in 2022 by the collaborative unit CHiCO with HoneyWorks and the singer Mafumafu.
The conversational phrases that unfold over a danceable beat leave a strong impression.
With twin vocals, the song expresses the honest feelings of love from both the male and female perspectives.
From the moment they realize their feelings are mutual, the track carries a positive message about trusting their instincts and moving forward.
Why not kick off their romance to the exhilarating, fast-paced sound?
Winter Giftmosao.
Singer-songwriter Mosawo, who gained attention after posting self-accompanied performance videos on TikTok.
In 2020, he released “Fuyu no Present” (“Winter’s Gift”).
It portrays a couple on a date on a cold winter day.
Along with the beautiful sounds of strings and piano, a heartfelt message to a loved one resonates.
Watching the two people who like each other gradually grow closer is truly moving.
In the end, their wishes come true and they become a couple—it’s a happy love song.
mutual unrequited loveriian
Ryian, a Vocaloid producer who also performs as a singer, created “Mutual Crush” in 2021.
Its lyrics, themed around baseball, depict a love story that heats up in step with the progress of the game.
The soft, airy vocals of Hatsune Miku layered over an electro sound are striking as well.
It’s moving to see how, even though they care for each other, they keep missing each other and end up getting hurt.
It’s a Vocaloid track that captures the push-and-pull of romance and the bittersweetness of youth.
As the heartache intensifies, the sound swells into a passionate development—be sure to listen for that, too.
In conclusion
How did you like those songs about mutual unrequited love? Maybe some of you even found the courage to confess. Find a song you relate to and use it to boost your motivation while you’re nursing a crush. May your happy love come true.