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

feat. youmeiyo densetsu

Legend of Honor – feat. You (Music Video)

The storied honor of a five-piece rock band fronted by Kotani, who has also worked as a singer-songwriter.

On February 14, 2024, they released a track titled “feat.

You.” This song, which depicts lingering feelings from past love with unique expressions, captivates with its memorable lyrics that use the word “featuring,” normally referring to a guest appearance in music.

Many listeners will likely relate to the sentiment of never being able to forget you no matter what.

Musically, too, it’s catchy yet distinctive, making it a great entry point—so even if you’ve never listened to their music before, take this opportunity to give it a try.

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A little mischievous, rock ’n’ roll, youth.

It’s a must-hear rock tune that fans of that vibe—and J-rock lovers—won’t be able to resist! Noashi, the singer who drew attention after her song “Zenhōkō Bishōjo” went viral on TikTok in early 2024 and was featured on the TV music show Kanjam, released this track in March of the same year.

You’ll be hooked by the quintessentially rock ’n’ roll guitar coolness and the punchy turns of phrase in the lyrics.

It’s a love song where clumsy yet pure feelings ring through.

With words tied to the Tokyo area, those living in Kanto might feel it even more deeply.

It grabs you with a youthful, overflowing sense of love.

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Planet of Love ‘You’Tomioka Ai

Ai Tomioka – Planet in Love “You” (Music Video)

A new song by Ai Tomioka that captures the mysterious allure of love set against the cosmos.

Released on Valentine’s Day in February 2024, the track poignantly portrays a lovestruck heart by likening it to a planet.

Produced by MEG, the piece pairs beautifully with Tomioka’s translucent vocals, resulting in a sound that resonates deeply with listeners.

Its dreamy world, beginning with an encounter with a UFO, brilliantly reflects the shifting feelings of someone in love—something you can’t help but relate to.

It’s perfect not only for those experiencing unrequited love, but also for anyone who longs for romance.

Highly recommended for listening while gazing up at the winter night sky.

LIKE, layering up feat. Lila IkutaYamazaki Ikusaburo

Ikusaburo Yamazaki – “LIKE, Layering Up feat. Rira Ikuta” Music Video

A poignant unrequited-love song where the sweet voices of Ikusaburo Yamazaki and Lila Ikuta intertwine.

The gentle yet slightly wistful lyrics are packed with the feelings of one-sided love.

Released digitally in March 2024 and included on the album “The Handsome,” the track stands out for its pop sound and its strong message that portrays the complexity of love.

Through the word “LIKE,” it prompts reflection on human connection and trust, making it a thought-provoking number.

As a song that stays close to the hearts of those in love, it’s sure to resonate with many.

First lovematsumura kanau

First Love – Kanau Matsumura [Official Music Video]

This is a song by Kanau Matsumura that’s packed with the sweet-and-sour feelings and frustrations of thinking about someone you like—the full spectrum of first love.

Released in June 2025, it’s a track that could be called the essence of his artistry.

The growing feelings for someone you can only meet in your dreams, the bittersweet longing that makes you take the long way home—listeners may find these emotions overlap with their own experiences.

When you like someone but can’t see them, even small things can make you anxious.

This gentle voice might softly stay by the side of that wavering heart.

One thing I want to ask youSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO "One Thing I Want to Ask You"

It’s an adorable unrequited-love song that captures feelings for someone whose name you don’t even know.

Released by SHISHAMO in June 2025, it stands out not only for the music but also because vocalist Asako Miyazaki plays the heroine in the music video.

The lyrics distill a pure desire to know everything about the other person, and together with the warm musical tone, it’s sure to make your heart flutter.

If you’re in the midst of a crush right now, you might find it incredibly relatable.

Me too,YUTORI-SEDAI

YUTORI-SEDAI – Me Too, [Official Music Video] (Theme Song for the Drama “I’m Being Toyed With by a Younger Virgin Guy”)

A ballad that poignantly portrays an unrequited love, set to the aching timbre of a piano.

Upon learning that their crush is dating a close friend, the protagonist carefully weaves their feelings as they have no choice but to give up while keeping their emotions hidden.

The more they think about the person they love, the more the pain intensifies—an experience many share as a bittersweet memory that lingers in the heart.

Included on YUTORI-SEDAI’s major first EP “blanket,” released in April 2025, this song was also chosen as the ending theme for MBS’s Drama Tokku series “I’m Being Toyed With by a Younger Virgin.” It’s a track that gently accompanies the hearts of those in one-sided love, where simply thinking of someone makes your chest tighten.