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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A heart-wrenching unrequited love song that will break your tear ducts. Masterpieces about unattainable love (141–150)
Why not me?Misaka Saki

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.
Read the skyDREAMS COME TRUE

This is the coupling track to DREAMS COME TRUE’s 35th single, “Nando Demo,” released on February 16, 2005.
It once ranked second in a listener poll of DREAMS COME TRUE songs on Masato Nakamura’s radio show.
It’s a song that likens feelings of love to the sky.
fragileEvery Little Thing

Speaking of Every Little Thing, they’re a music duo known for singing many songs that brilliantly capture women’s feelings.
Among their numerous hit songs, one of the most popular is “fragile.” It’s a heartrending unrequited love song.
I like you.Little Glee Monster

Speaking of Little Glee Monster, they’re a girls’ group known for their captivating harmonies.
“Sukida” is a lively, feel-good song about unrequited love.
It’s also known as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama ‘Omodaka High School Chorus Club!’.
A Little Love SongMONGOL800

MONGOL800’s “Chiisana Koi no Uta” is a hit song that even people who aren’t MONPACHI fans have probably heard at least once.
It’s upbeat yet bittersweet—a track with that kind of mysterious charm.
It also seems to be very popular at karaoke.
DESTINYMy Little Lover

Speaking of My Little Lover, they are an extremely popular music unit both now and in the past.
Their songs are memorable for their wistful vocals and melodies that pierce deeply into the heart.
“DESTINY” is also a very famous song that most people have heard at least once.
GuaranaSukima Suichi

Speaking of Sukima Switch, they’re a male duo known for their pop, catchy melodies.
“Guarana” is one such song, delivering a richly emotional portrayal of bittersweet love.
Though the content is wistful, its up-tempo groove is sure to lift the spirits of anyone nursing a one-sided crush.


