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

KiratteratteSugawara Kei

Kei Sugawara – Kiratteratte (Official Video)

Carried by Kei Sugawara’s vocals, this song brings the ache of unrequited love straight to your heart.

The lyrics, which liken the bitterness of love to a latte, are striking and beautifully capture the swaying currents of romantic feelings.

It depicts emotions many have experienced—such as the pain of not being able to be yourself, and the dilemma of a love that goes unrewarded despite your efforts.

Released as a digital single on February 14, 2024, it also drew attention for a collaboration with a particular café.

It’s a recommended track not only for those troubled by love, but also for anyone who wants to feel the journey of growth and self-discovery.

Think I’m FallingKOHH

KOHH – “I Think I’m Falling” Official Video

Hip-hop artist KOHH.

His “Think I’m Falling” is a masculine unrequited-love song that straightforwardly expresses a raw view of romance.

Its hybrid sound—combining the distinctive rhythms of trap music with future-bass-style synthesizers—creates a modern vibe that sets it apart from conventional hip-hop.

The track skillfully packs in a sense of poignancy and delicacy, striking a just-right balance between hip-hop and pop elements.

It’s a must-listen not only for those looking to fall seriously in love, but also for anyone who’s just at the start of something new.

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If only I could just come to hate you.Ryohei Ab

Ryohei Abe “If only I could just come to hate you.” Music Video

A pop song that tugs at the heart with the ache of being unable to confess your feelings even while carrying love inside.

Featured on the album “THE BEST 2020 – 2025,” releasing in January 2025, this track pairs warm, rich production with emotional lyrics that gently support anyone struggling with love.

Ryohei Abe’s delicate vocals and expressive delivery resonate deeply with those holding on to fragile feelings.

The song carefully portrays the frustration of being unable to let go of your emotions while agonizing over the distance between you and the one you like.

If you haven’t been able to tell that special someone how you feel, you’ll surely relate.

Blue BenchSasuke

Blue Bench / Sasuke

It’s a pure love song wrapped in a sense of longing.

Set on a nostalgic bench after the lover is gone, it delicately portrays the emotions of looking back on an unrequited love.

Regret over not being able to convey one’s feelings and lingering attachment to a love that will never return resonate through the delicate vocals and melody.

Released independently in 2003, the song sold out all 500 copies immediately, despite being available only at a single store in the artist’s hometown of Ōmiya.

When you think back to “that moment” when you couldn’t be honest with a beloved partner, this song will be there to embrace your heart.

codependencyDomura Riu

Codependence / Riu Domura (Lyric Video)

A poignant love song by Riu Domura that delicately portrays a heart unable to escape loneliness and anxiety.

It’s striking for its depiction of a woman’s inner conflict as she realizes that, even while drowning in a codependent relationship, she’s nothing more than a convenient presence.

Released in May 2019, the song is included on the album “Escape,” with a remixed version later featured on the album “Night View.” It’s a track that offers comfort to those told their love is “too heavy” because they feel too strongly, or to anyone still carrying the pain of a difficult heartbreak.