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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.

Tear-jerking unrequited love songs that will break your heart. Masterpieces about impossible love (151–160)

I like you.Little Glee Monster

Little Glee Monster 'I Love You.' -Short Ver.-
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!’.

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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.

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DESTINYMy Little Lover

My Little Lover / DESTINY acoakko debut Ver.
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.

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GuaranaSukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – “Guarana” Music Video: SUKIMASWITCH – GUARANA Music Video
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.

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Peach-Colored Unrequited LoveMatsuura Aya

Aya Matsuura – ♡ Peach-Colored Unrequited Love ♡ [PV]
Peach-Colored Unrequited LoveMatsuura Aya

Speaking of Aya Matsuura, she’s an idol whose energetic persona was a hit with TV audiences at home.

Her debut song, “Momoiro Kataomoi” (“Pink Unrequited Love”), just as the title suggests, is a song that exuberantly sings about unrequited love.

If you read the lyrics closely, they’re actually crafted to be very heartrending.

Please listen with that in mind.

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HELLOFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama / HELLO [PV]
HELLOFukuyama Masaharu

Speaking of Masaharu Fukuyama, he’s not only a singer but also an actor who’s incredibly active.

His popularity isn’t limited to Japan.

On top of that, he has numerous hit songs.

“HELLO” is one of them—a wonderful track that sings of romantic feelings.

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In conclusion

Songs that stay close to the ache of unrequited love gently stir something deep in your chest every time you listen. We shed tears over songs about love that can’t come true, and find solace in empathizing with bittersweet one-sided love songs. Music speaks for the feelings we can’t put into words. If you’re in love with someone from afar, I hope you find a song that perfectly matches your feelings now and tenderly wraps your heart.