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[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.

There are also some tracks that lift your mood and get you excited, so be sure to check those out too!

[For Those in Love] Love Songs Perfect for Unrequited Feelings (71–80)

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A wistful love song by Surii, released in July 2023, where electronic sounds intertwine with a catchy melody.

It portrays the wavering emotions between the desire to monopolize the one you love and clear-headed judgment, skillfully weaving in playful wordplay.

While pop in style, the tune carries a hint of sadness that deeply resonates with listeners.

It’s a song I wholeheartedly recommend to those who feel the precariousness and instability of being in love, or who find themselves overwhelmed by feelings that are too strong for someone dear to them.

Try loving—it’s not like you’ll lose anything.neguse.

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A one-sided crush song from a woman’s perspective crafted by Neguse., depicting unreciprocated feelings and complex emotions.

Released in April 2023, the track gained traction on social media, and by September its music video surpassed 2 million views.

In contrast to its poppy, catchy sound, the lyrics convey the weight and ache of saying “I like you.” It’s a song that offers comfort to those struggling with emotional distance or anxiety in love—highly recommended for anyone who relates to the frustration of a bittersweet crush.

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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.

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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.

riria. / By Your Side [Music Video]
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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.