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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)

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.

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.

I loved you.Naoto Intiraymi

Naoto Inti Raymi “Aishiteta” Music Video
I loved you.Naoto Intiraymi

A single marked by a wistful melody that lingers in the heart and a voice full of tenderness.

Though they love each other, the two are forced to part, and their questioning of fate leaves a deep afterglow.

Each word Naoto Inti Raymi weaves carries profound love and the sorrow of farewell.

Released in March 2012 and used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Onegai! Ranking,” the song reached No.

8 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and was also included on the album “Fūka Caravan.” It’s a track that resonates with those who relate to a bittersweet love story where, despite pledging eternal love, parting becomes the only choice.

presentMarushii

Marcy – Present (Official Music Video)
presentMarushii

This is a song by Marcy that captures a pure, heartfelt love—wanting to express affection honestly, yet hiding behind shyness.

By describing the simple feeling of “I love you” and portraying the other person’s very existence as a “present,” it skillfully conveys tenderness and gratitude.

Released in September 2024, the song sings of the miraculous, fated encounter among eight billion people, while depicting a devoted wish for the other person’s happiness.

It’s a perfect track for anyone who wants to express their feelings of love sincerely or reaffirm their gratitude toward someone special.