Popular Unrequited Love Song Rankings [2026]

Because I fell in loveaimyon21rank/position

Aimyon “Because I Fell in Love” Studio Recording Scene

After a love ends, there are times when it feels like a gaping hole has opened in your heart, aren’t there? Only after losing it do you realize how precious it was, and your chest tightens with the ache of knowing you can’t go back.

On nights filled with that helpless feeling, the ballad included on Aimyon’s album “Momentary Sixth Sense” gently stays by your side.

Released in February 2019, the album features a simple sound centered on acoustic guitar.

It also drew attention as the campaign song for “LINE Xmas 2019.” In fact, this track was recorded in a single take in the studio.

That’s why you can truly feel the trembling breaths and the wavering of emotions.

If you listen alone in a quiet room, lost in memories, time that had stood still might begin to move again.

whiteoutreGretGirl22rank/position

reGretGirl "Whiteout" Official Music Video

This song starts off with hard rock, but the lyrics are really heart-wrenching.

It’s written from a male perspective, yet I’m sure many women can relate as well.

In the past, people would bring up breakups face-to-face, but these days it seems more common to use social media.

It’s lonely and sad, but I suppose romance changes with the times.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

Ozaki Shunji

Report a problem

Baby IAriana Grande23rank/position

Ariana Grande – Baby I (Official Video)

“Baby I,” the second single from Ariana Grande’s debut album “Yours Truly,” released in 2013, is one of the most memorable songs in her musical career.

This upbeat track blends pop and R&B elements, showcasing Ariana’s wide vocal range and remarkable singing ability.

In “Baby I,” the frustration of unrequited love and powerful affection are expressed, and the lyrics convey deep emotions that can’t be easily put into words.

The overwhelming love Ariana feels—so strong it defies expression—resonates with the feelings many women experience in one-sided love.

This song is especially recommended for those struggling with love or hoping someone will notice the feelings they can’t bring themselves to express.

Ariana Grande’s delicate yet powerful vocals will touch listeners’ hearts and reveal the true value of love.

CHE.R.RYYUI24rank/position

CHE.R.RY – YUI (Full)

This is a cute love song by YUI that portrays exchanges over a cell phone with someone you like.

A single message can make your heart race, and you find yourself resisting the urge to reply right away.

It’s the kind of bittersweet, unrequited feeling that makes you think, “I know exactly how that feels!” Released in March 2007 as her eighth single and featured in a KDDI “LISMO!” commercial, the song became a huge hit that captured many hearts.

When your chest is full of feelings of love, listening to it will surely lift your spirits.

It’s a heart-fluttering track that feels like it’s cheering on your romance.

Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE25rank/position

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Blue and Summer

When it comes to refreshing songs that signal the start of summer, Aoi to Natsu is a standout.

Released in 2018 by the rock band Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, known for creating theme songs for numerous anime and films, it delivers an energetic band sound that evokes a breezy youthfulness.

The lyrics are cool, reminding us that everyone is the protagonist of their own life.

Set to a driving rhythm, blossoming feelings of love are sure to accelerate.

It’s a dynamic track that wraps up the anxieties and loneliness of unrequited love.

Give this upbeat tune a listen—it’ll make you excited for the summer ahead!

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

mutō

Report a problem

A Little Love SongMONGOL80026rank/position

MONGOL800 / A Small Love Song

One of the signature songs by MONGOL800, an indie band from Okinawa.

It’s a major hit that expresses candid feelings for a loved one through a driving melody and powerful vocals.

The deeply message-driven lyrics gently remind us of the everyday realization that we often take the presence of someone we love for granted.

Included on the album MESSAGE, released in September 2001, it achieved an astonishing sales total of over 2.8 million copies despite being an indie release.

It’s the perfect song to cheer you on when you need a push to voice feelings you can’t quite bring yourself to say.

raspberryMarushii27rank/position

marcy – Raspberry (Official Music Video)

When you fall in love, emotions spill over that reason can’t hold back.

Marcy’s unrequited-love song vividly portrays feelings that only grow stronger for someone special.

Released in June 2023, the piece sets bittersweet, tender emotions for a loved one to a guitar rock-driven sound.

It delicately captures the heart of unrequited love—swaying between joy and despair at the other person’s ambiguity, yet still holding onto hope.

It will surely resonate with hearts that can’t confess their feelings, unable to keep them in.

Snow WhiteFlower28rank/position

Flower “Snow White” — 2nd album “Hanadokei (Flower Clock)” out 3/4

This is a poignant ballad, inspired by the world of fairy tales, that portrays forbidden love and uncontrollable emotions.

Flower’s fragile yet beautiful performance, combined with the lyrical world crafted by Masato Kotake, deeply resonates in the heart.

Released in December 2013 as their sixth single, it became the group’s first work to rank in the Top 3 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

It was chosen as the theme song for the NOTTV drama “We’re All Dead♪,” and its worldview, which tied in with the story, became a hot topic.

The song was later included on the album “Flower.” If you’re hurting from an unrequited love or looking to quietly sort out your emotions at night, why not give it a listen? Immerse yourself in this work that depicts the struggle that sways between reason and instinct, and surely your tightly wound heart will be set free.

Love so sweetarashi29rank/position

ARASHI – Love so sweet [Official Music Video]

A classic hit by Arashi that sets a bittersweet love story to a catchy melody! Released in February 2007 as a TV drama tie-in, this song is sure to resonate with anyone who’s experienced long-distance love or a breakup.

The lyrics, which sing of two people connected under the same sky, are memorable and give you the courage to get through even the toughest nights.

The chorus is especially approachable and irresistibly singable.

It topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and sold about 204,000 copies in its first week.

Highly recommended for those troubled by love or anyone who wants to feel the bond with someone special!

366 daysHY30rank/position

HY – 366 Days (Official Music Video)

There may be many people suffering from lingering feelings of love that won’t fade even after a breakup.

This is a poignant ballad by HY, a band from Okinawa, known for being written by Izumi Nakasone based on her own experiences.

It vividly portrays the depth of love so strong you remember your ex’s scent and gestures, and the turmoil of an unattainable love—piercing straight to the heart.

The track was included on the album “HeartY,” released in April 2008.

At the time, it was used as the theme song for the film and drama Akai Ito, and became a major talking point.

It continues to be cherished, even serving as the theme song for a drama starting in April 2024.

On nights when your heart aches from an unfulfilled love, or when you just need a good cry, please give it a listen.