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

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Marcy – Present (Official Music Video)

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.

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Marcy – Wish (Official Music Video)

It’s a song with an impressively emotive vocal, blending tenderness and wistfulness.

Performed by Marcy, it was chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime “I Guess I’ll End Up Falling in Love” airing from January 2025.

The feelings of someone in love are portrayed with care, and listening to it puts you in a romantic mood.

You can’t help but relate to the pure emotions toward the other person.

The melodious arrangement with its soothing guitar tone is another highlight.

If you’re thinking about confessing your feelings, this song might just give you a push.

Why not me?Misaka Saki

Saki Misaka – Isn’t It Fine If It’s Me (Full ver.)

This song delicately portrays the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love.

They were close as friends, but before he knew it, romantic feelings had begun to grow.

Those complex emotions of a boy are expressed through a clear, transparent singing voice.

Released in February 2021 as the theme song for ABEMA’s popular romance reality show “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita” (Today, I Fell in Love), it resonated with many listeners.

It’s a perfect track for anyone struggling with their feelings for a crush.

Listening to this song might give you the courage to take a step forward.

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Ai Tomioka – Jealousy (Music Video)

Ami Tomioka’s song, which portrays a woman suffering from unrequited love, vividly reflects the feelings of people living in the age of social media.

Wrapped in a refreshing sound, the delicate emotions of lacking confidence despite having someone you like and comparing yourself to other women are rendered into a work that delivers empathy and comfort.

Released in July 2024, the track candidly expresses raw emotions in love—such as jealousy and inferiority—interwoven with her own experiences.

The protagonist’s heart, swaying between façade and true feelings, is sure to resonate deeply with anyone in unrequited love.

It’s a song that gently embraces the complex emotion we all know: “I want to know how they feel, but I don’t have the courage to find out.”

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Ohashi Chippoke “Evergreen” Music Video

A song that sings of unwavering love warmly envelops the hearts of its listeners.

Its light, breezy melody and lyrics filled with deep affection blend beautifully, resonating with many people.

Included on the mini-album “you,” released in October 2021, it became a massive hit with over 100 million streams.

You can feel Ohashi Chippoke’s intention to express pure love throughout the entire track.

Brimming with tenderness toward a lover and a wish for happiness that lasts forever, this piece is perfect not only for those with unrequited feelings but also for anyone looking to deepen their bond with someone special.

I wish I were the one you liked.Te ga kuriimu pan

I wish I were the one you love / Hands Like Cream Bread (Wishing I’m her / tegacreampan) [Official Music Video]

A heart-stirring ballad by Tegami Cream Pan, where earnest feelings and a bittersweet mood are woven together through a clear, transparent vocal.

It gently portrays a woman who carries deep feelings for someone important yet struggles to express them.

Featuring an evocative piano melody, the song was released in April 2023.

Showcasing her delicate expressive power to the fullest, this piece speaks on behalf of girls in love.

It’s a must-listen for those who keep their feelings for a crush to themselves or find it hard to be honest about their emotions toward someone dear.

Can I try saying “I love you”?Matsushita Kohei

Kohei Matsushita – Is It Okay If I Say I Love You? (Music Video)

I want to summon the courage to say “I love you”! This gentle love song by Kohei Matsushita captures that feeling with warmth.

The lyrics by Takahito Uchisawa of androp blend seamlessly with Matsushita’s tender vocals, letting straight-from-the-heart emotions resonate deeply.

Released in November 2024, this song is one we especially hope will reach those who feel shy and can’t put their feelings into words, or who struggle to express their love to someone important.

Its wish to stay together, no matter how time passes, will quietly stay by your side.