Tear-jerking unrequited love songs that will break your heart: timeless classics about unattainable love
Have you ever had a night when your chest tightens with the weight of feelings that can’t reach the one you love? The power of bittersweet unrequited love songs is that they gently speak the words you can’t say.
The more you think about the person you like, the more the ache grows—and even knowing the love won’t come true, you still can’t stop your feelings.
Finding a song that stays close to such a wavering heart can quietly give you a push after the tears.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wealth of gems that portray the pain of unrequited love with unflinching honesty.
We hope you’ll find the one song that resonates perfectly with how you feel right now.
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Tear ducts destroyed by heartbreaking unrequited love songs. Masterpieces that sing of impossible love (111–120)
If…~I wish~Misato Aki

This song was the theme for the PC game software “D.C.
II ~Da Capo II~.” Aki Misato sings it on the album “D.C.
II ~Da Capo II~ Vocal Album Songs From D.C.
II,” released on July 26, 2006.
It’s a very heartrending song that brings tears to your eyes.
Tear ducts bursting from heart-wrenching unrequited love songs. Masterpieces about unattainable love (121–130)
I want to be your lover.Abe Mao

Released in 2015, singer-songwriter Mao Abe’s single “Anata no Koibito ni Naritai no desu” is a bittersweet unrequited-love song.
If you like aiko, who is second to none at singing about a woman’s feelings, you’ll definitely love this track.
Courage in the Palm of the Handtokimeki aidoringu!!!

This is a song by Tokimeki Idoling!!! released on December 2, 2009, and it is the ninth single under the Idoling!!! name.
It was used as the opening theme for the PSP game Tokimeki Memorial 4.
The song was written by singer-songwriter Ai Kawashima.
Lace cardiganSakagami Kaori

This is Kaori Sakagami’s debut single, released on August 24, 1988.
It was used as the ending theme for the TV anime “Kiteretsu Daihyakka.” The song was created by the ultimate duo of lyricist Takashi Matsumoto and composer Takao Kisugi.
Both the melody and the lyrics are heartrending.
Romantic connectionokazaki ritsuko
This is a song included on Ritsuko Okazaki’s album “life is lovely.” released on February 5, 2003.
The song was used for Sakuya’s episode in the TV anime “Sister Princess RePure” Characters.
Both the melody and the lyrics are heartrending and moving to tears.
First loveMurashita Kōzō

This is Kozo Murashita’s fifth single, released on February 25, 1983.
The song has been covered by various artists and is his biggest hit.
It’s a lovely piece that captures the delicate feelings of unrequited love.
Please give it a listen.
A person I mustn’t fall in love withCHIHIRO

The title and lyrics depict falling in love with someone you can’t even bring yourself to confess to.
Many people may be suffering, unable to stop their feelings even while thinking, “I mustn’t say it out loud.” This is a song that stays close to your feelings and gives you the courage to face a painful love.
If you love them but want to end this romance, listening to it might help you look forward to your next love.
It’s included on CHIHIRO’s 2016 album, “Katakoi-shū” (Collection of Unrequited Love).



