[For You in Love] A Love Song Perfect for Unrequited Feelings
When you have a crush, your heart can feel buoyant and excited, while on other days you get stuck dwelling on how things aren’t going well and feel down—does that sound familiar?
This song list is for anyone in love, especially those with an unrequited crush.
We’ve compiled tracks we particularly recommend.
These are love songs that will resonate with people experiencing one-sided love—songs that bring a wave of bittersweet emotion and gently stay by your side.
Sometimes it can be refreshing to have a good cry with songs that mirror the anxiety of unrequited feelings.
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[For You in Love] Love Songs Perfect for Unrequited Feelings (61–70)
Love thief.Yuika
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.”
That’s not fair…arekunn
Are-kun’s song, which beautifully portrays aching love and suffering, has deeply moved many listeners.
While harboring intense feelings for the other person, the work delicately weaves the complex emotions of a woman swayed by ambiguous behavior.
Released in August 2021 as an advance track from the album “Breath,” it was also chosen as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “BREAKOUT” in September, allowing it to resonate with an even wider audience.
Confused and hurt by the other person’s vague kindness, yet unable to suppress her feelings—this piece offers heartfelt empathy and comfort to anyone who bears the pain of an unrequited love.
You know what,are-kun &『yuika’}
A refreshing melody that evokes the feeling of spring and lyrics that capture the innocence of first love make a lasting impression! This is a duet song by Are-kun and Yuika.
Created solely through exchanges on social media, the track was born from a fateful encounter where they met in person for the first time at the recording session.
It vividly portrays the frustrating emotions of two people who have feelings for each other but can’t quite express them honestly.
Released in April 2022, the song gained attention for its youthfully nostalgic music video, in which a high school boy and girl share their feelings as cherry blossoms flutter around them.
It’s recommended not only for those experiencing unrequited love, but also for anyone looking to start a new romance with the arrival of spring.
Until my love reaches you.sutopuri
A sweet, heartwarming love song perfect for Valentine’s Day has arrived from Strawberry Prince.
Gently expressing the feeling of being in love like milk and chocolate melting together, this piece was written and composed by Root.
The protagonist’s nervousness as they practice their confession over and over, their resolve to share their feelings, and their earnest wish to reach the one they care for are all woven into a warm melody.
Released on February 14, 2025, this song will gently give you a push—whether you’re making homemade Valentine’s chocolates or looking for the courage to speak your heart.
sparklingmosao.
A sparkling expression of the feeling of being in love, a song by Mosa o.
The lyrics delicately depict the brilliance and bittersweetness of romantic emotions, and the gentle vocals resonate deeply.
From the lyrics, you can sense the lover’s anxieties and inner conflicts.
Released in September 2020, the song garnered widespread empathy, especially on social media.
It’s perfect for those with a one-sided crush or anyone who can’t bring themselves to confess their feelings.
When you want to summon the courage to take a step forward, this is a song that quietly gives you a nudge.
Someone like you.riria.
This is a song by Riria.
that sings of the heartache of being unable to express your feelings.
It vividly captures the complex emotions of a girl who can’t be honest with herself, even though she can’t stop thinking about that special someone.
Released digitally in October 2024 as the ending theme for the anime Ranma 1/2, it received high acclaim, including reaching No.
2 on USEN’s weekly HIT J-POP rankings.
It’s the perfect track for anyone who’s felt their heart waver just by being near the person they like.
If you’re in unrequited love, give it a listen.
By your side.riria.
Lilia’s “By Your Side” is a ballad whose poignant vocals are its greatest allure.
Her delicate yet emotional voice draws you in more and more with each listen.
The piano chords that come in just before the chorus skillfully capture the swell of romance and are simply irresistible.
Moreover, the chorus lyrics, which convey the desire to stay close to the one you love, beautifully express the feelings of unrequited love, and together with her heartrending voice, deliver a deeply moving, chest-tightening impact.
