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[To Those in Love] Relatable Love Songs to Listen to When You’re Crushing Hard

I’ve put together a perfect selection of recommended unrequited love songs for anyone currently crushing on someone!

When love begins, your heart can flutter with excitement, and then suddenly you might feel, “Maybe it’s impossible… maybe they’ll never notice me,” and sink into gloom.

Unrequited love can be an emotional roller coaster.

These songs are carefully chosen to stay close to your feelings.

Many of them are so heartrending they may bring you to tears, but they’ll surely help you realize just how much you care about that person.

Treasure those feelings, and may your one-sided love come true—I’m cheering you on!

[For You in Love] Relatable Love Songs to Listen to When You Have a Crush (111–120)

Someone like you.riria.

riria. / Someone Like You. [Music Video]
Someone like you.riria.

This is a song by Riria.

that sings of the heartache of being unable to express your feelings.

It vividly captures the complex emotions of a girl who can’t be honest with herself, even though she can’t stop thinking about that special someone.

Released digitally in October 2024 as the ending theme for the anime Ranma 1/2, it received high acclaim, including reaching No.

2 on USEN’s weekly HIT J-POP rankings.

It’s the perfect track for anyone who’s felt their heart waver just by being near the person they like.

If you’re in unrequited love, give it a listen.

You’re unfair, you know.riria.

This song poignantly expresses the feelings of unrequited love.

Released in December 2024, it is also included on the album “Kiseki,” out in January 2025.

With a clear, airy vocal that paints wintry Christmas scenes, the track features a warm arrangement incorporating piano and strings.

The lyrics convey pure emotions toward a one-sided crush, something teens in particular are likely to relate to.

It’s a perfect winter song for elevating a romantic mood.

A happy promise.riria.

riria. / A Happy Promise [Music Video]
A happy promise.riria.

A story of love and promises woven by Riria’s singing voice.

Its heartwarming melody and relatable lyrics leave a strong impression.

Chosen as the opening theme for season two of the anime “My Happy Marriage,” this song also opens the album “Kiseki” (Traces).

It portrays the complex emotions of someone in love—the joy of discovering one’s true self and the anxieties on the path to happiness.

It’s great to listen to while thinking of an unrequited love, and equally wonderful to share with someone special.

Through this song, you might find the courage to face your own feelings.

Love is hard.riria.

riria. / Love Is Difficult. feat. Aru. from Miteinohanashi [Music Video]
Love is hard.riria.

This song gently accompanies the start of love, portraying the bittersweet feelings within.

It interweaves the perspective of a girl who struggles because she can’t read the other person’s feelings and a boy who can’t quite express his own, vividly capturing the miscommunications of romance.

Riria’s clear, translucent voice and Aru.’s gentle vocals match exquisitely, resonating deeply with listeners.

Released digitally in November 2023, it sparked a big response, especially on social media.

It’s a must-listen for high school students wrestling with love.

If you listen while thinking of someone you like, you’re sure to find moments you can relate to.

By your side.riria.

riria. / By Your Side [Music Video]
By your side.riria.

Lilia’s “By Your Side” is a ballad whose poignant vocals are its greatest allure.

Her delicate yet emotional voice draws you in more and more with each listen.

The piano chords that come in just before the chorus skillfully capture the swell of romance and are simply irresistible.

Moreover, the chorus lyrics, which convey the desire to stay close to the one you love, beautifully express the feelings of unrequited love, and together with her heartrending voice, deliver a deeply moving, chest-tightening impact.

I’ve been in love with you for a long time.kepura

Kepla / I've Been in Love with You for a Long Time (MUSIC VIDEO)
I’ve been in love with you for a long time.kepura

Kepla’s song about the heartache of unrequited love overflows with a charm that stirs listeners’ emotions.

Its lyrics, which portray a secret crush on someone who’s a friend, are sure to resonate with many.

The sound—blending nostalgic Showa-era vibes with modern Reiwa elements—is equally striking.

Since its release in December 2024, the track has gained strong support, especially among young people.

It’s a recommended listen for anyone who’s experienced unrequited love or is struggling with love right now.

Why not take a bold first step out of the friend zone by listening to this song?

Tokimeki Part 1supittsu

At the beginning of love, a swirl of contradictory emotions arises.

For example, you may want to be liked and to get closer to the other person, yet at the same time you don’t want to be disliked, so you hesitate to approach.

Tokimeki Part 1 is a song that expresses these conflicting feelings.

It’s an original piece Spitz wrote as the theme song for the film Water Flows Toward the Sea.

The result is a mid-tempo ballad with the refreshingly pure atmosphere characteristic of the band.

Give it a listen while recalling the start of a romance.