Popular Unrequited Love Song Rankings [2026]

Love thief.Yuika57rank/position

Love Thief. / “Yuika” [MV]

Its relaxed, sweet vocals and lyrics that candidly portray a girl falling in love are striking! This is a cute love song sung by singer-songwriter Yuika, who’s active on YouTube and TikTok.

Many people have probably experienced being captivated the moment their eyes met, unconsciously following their crush with their gaze, or feeling their heart race just from hearing their laughter.

Released in March 2022, this song gently encourages those who want to make their one-sided love come true with the twist that “it turns out the other person liked me too.”

I like you.Little Glee Monster58rank/position

Little Glee Monster 'I Love You.' × 360 Reality Audio MUSIC VIDEO

A song that powerfully expresses the wavering emotions of youth, this is Little Glee Monster’s fourth single.

Chosen as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama “Omotesando High School Chorus Club!” it was released in September 2015.

Featuring fresh, vibrant melodies and robust harmonies, the track is a coming-of-age song centered on young love.

Showcasing Little Glee Monster’s signature powerhouse vocal performance, its lyrics portray bittersweet feelings and inner conflict that resonated with many listeners.

It’s a recommended track not only for those troubled by love, but also for anyone feeling nostalgic about their youth.

Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen59rank/position

Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe

Carly Rae Jepsen’s 2012 hit about giving her crush her phone number and saying, “Call me.” Her cute vocals are sure to make your heart skip a beat.

The music video is captivating, set up like a love story, and its shocking ending will make you laugh.

AitaiKato Miria60rank/position

Miliyah Kato - “Aitai”

A straightforward portrayal of unrequited love for someone who loves another—this is Kato Miliyah’s renowned ballad.

No matter how much it hurts, I don’t need to be number one; I just want to be loved…

The protagonist’s heartrending cry comes through palpably.

Featured on the album “Ring,” released in July 2009, the song also added depth to the film “Villain” as an insert track.

Beginning with a melancholy piano melody, the R&B-tinged track beautifully captures the agony of a love that cannot be.

This is a song especially for those whose hearts ache with feelings they know can never be returned, yet cannot stop.

It feels like I’m in love.Yuika61rank/position

It’s like I’m in love / “Yuika” [MV]

The moment their eyes met, her heart was stolen, and just hearing his laughter made her heart race…

Everyone’s had the experience of having their head filled with thoughts of someone they like, right? This song by Yuika is a sweet and bittersweet love song that captures those exact feelings.

Its relaxed, gentle vocals and lyrics depicting a girl completely absorbed in love are especially memorable.

Released in February 2024, it was also featured as an insert song in Koi-suru Shuumatsu Homestay 2024 Winter.

It’s a perfect pick not only for those with a crush, but also for anyone who wants to remember what it feels like to be in love.

Your favorite songUVERworld62rank/position

UVERworld 'The Song You Like'

Listening to the songs your crush likes—looking them up and playing them over and over—is such a classic unrequited love move, isn’t it? UVERworld’s “Kimi no Suki na Uta” captures those sweet and bittersweet feelings of a one-sided love.

Released in 2006, the song was featured as the theme for the romance variety show “Koisuru Hanikami!” It portrays someone who was hurt by past relationships falling in love again and becoming completely preoccupied with that special person.

The story of someone who once lived in a world as cold as winter finding warmth in their heart after meeting someone precious is truly moving.

As you listen to your crush’s favorite songs, let this track fill you with that same gentle warmth.

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The world is falling in loveCHiCO with HoneyWorks63rank/position

The World Is Falling in Love / CHiCO with HoneyWorks

A debut song by CHiCO with HoneyWorks that portrays the sparkle of the moment you fall in love, with a heart that feels pierced by an arrow of light.

The refreshing, youth-drama-like lyrics and the driving melody leave a strong impression.

The delicate emotions swaying between friendship and romance resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in August 2014, it drew attention as the opening theme for the TV anime Blue Spring Ride (Ao Haru Ride).

It’s a recommended track for those who want to recall the sweet-and-sour taste of first love or who are in the midst of a one-sided crush.