[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!
Playlist
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | A Naked Heartaimyon |  play_arrow | A ballad song by the acoustic-guitar singer Aimyon |
| 2east | HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number |  play_arrow | Back Number’s bittersweet unrequited love song |
| 3east | NAOHY |  play_arrow | A lyrical love song by HY from Okinawa |
| 4east | Lemon piemakaroni enpitsu |  play_arrow | Macaroni Enpitsu's youthful rock number |
| 5east | A devoted girl.Yuika |  play_arrow | A love song that earnestly expresses unrequited feelings |
| 6east | RomanticismMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A refreshing rock song that conveys feelings of love |
| 7east | Unrequited lovemiwa |  play_arrow | A poignant unrequited-love ballad by miwa—a track that stirs the heart. |
| 8east | Unrequited loveAimer |  play_arrow | Aimer’s “Kataomoi,” a moving love song |
| 9east | cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS' unrequited love song resonates with the heart. |
| 10east | I want to see you.iri |  play_arrow | An emotional song by a self-taught female singer-guitarist |
| 11east | Spell On MeSHE’S |  play_arrow | A warm song by SHE’S, filled with love and gratitude. |
| 12east | I want to be your lover.Abe Mao |  play_arrow | Mao Abe drew attention after winning a music festival. |
| 13east | 365 daysMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children’s masterpiece that conveys the importance of everyday life |
| 14east | AitaiKato Miria |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by Miliyah Kato that sings about romantic feelings |
| 15east | You’re not here.Saucy Dog |  play_arrow | An emotional masterpiece by the rock band Saucy Dog |
| 16east | milkaiko |  play_arrow | Aiko’s love song “milk,” the bittersweetness of pure love |
| 17east | Love SongGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A moving classic that sings of love for a cherished person |
| 18east | CHE.R.RYYUI |  play_arrow | YUI’s classic that captures the thrill of love |
| 19east | Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number |  play_arrow | Back Number’s heartrending love song, Takane no Hanako-san |
| 20east | When I realized it, I was in unrequited love.Nogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | Nogizaka46's bittersweet unrequited love song |
| 21east | Love SongGO!GO!7188 |  play_arrow | A song that expresses the heartrending feeling of being unable to convey one's love |
| 22east | Last Love Lettermoon drop |  play_arrow | A lighthearted expression of the sweet-and-sour feelings of youthful love |
| 23east | Love letterHey! Say! JUMP |  play_arrow | A poignant tale of unrequited love that resonates in the heart |
| 24east | A happy promise.riria. |  play_arrow | A heartwarming story of love and growth sung by Riria |
| 25east | DiNAYuuri |  play_arrow | Yuuri’s song that likens memories with a lover to genes |
| 26east | raspberryMarushii |  play_arrow | A heart-stirring song that portrays the struggle of unrequited love |
| 27east | selling oneselfRosu |  play_arrow | A poignant love song depicting an unrequited love of a courtesan |
| 28east | I wish I were the one you liked.Te ga kuriimu pan |  play_arrow | A heartfelt cry capturing the pain of unrequited love |
| 29east | Planet of Love ‘You’Tomioka Ai |  play_arrow | Love in the cosmos, the gravity of planets and feelings |
| 30east | By your side.riria. |  play_arrow | A song that tenderly captures bittersweet feelings for someone you love. |
| 31east | dear personShio Reira |  play_arrow | Depicting a mismatch in how love is expressed |
| 32east | ContrastTOMOO |  play_arrow | A love song that sings of the joy and heartache of unrequited love |
| 33east | Me too,YUTORI-SEDAI |  play_arrow | A ballad about an unattainable love |
| 34east | habit of laughingIgarashi Haru |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song that portrays the pain of an unforgettable love |
| 35east | If only I could say I love youKERENMI & atarayo |  play_arrow | A collaborative song that expresses a heart that can't be honest |
| 36east | IenaiSoala |  play_arrow | A ballad that captures the bittersweetness of a love that can't be honest |
| 37east | EsperanzaNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Passionately express the aching feelings of unrequited love. |
| 38east | Ambiguous BlueKawasaki Takaya |  play_arrow | A love song that depicts the poignancy of love |
| 39east | The Day You and I MetFunatsu Mahiro |  play_arrow | A love song that portrays the deepening bond of lovers from a fateful encounter |
| 40east | I didn’t want to know, if it meant losing it.atarayo |  play_arrow | The complex emotions of a woman who realizes her lover’s words are lies |
| 41east | You let me do as I please, and yet…arekunn |  play_arrow | Emotional portrayal of a woman who was manipulated and betrayed by her partner |
| 42east | Act like an adult.suisou gurashi |  play_arrow | A bittersweet song portraying the romantic struggles of a woman you meet on the last train |
| 43east | Chu of addictivesurii |  play_arrow | Suri's melancholic love song |
| 44east | Try loving—it’s not like you’ll lose anything.neguse. |  play_arrow | Neguse.’s unrequited-love song surpasses 2 million plays amid social media buzz. |
| 45east | ConclusionSenchimirimentaru |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad that weaves memories with a loved one into music |
| 46east | Fuzzy NavelConton Candy |  play_arrow | Conton Candy’s ingenious melt-pop |
| 47east | youHY |  play_arrow | A moving song that conveys HY’s bittersweet feelings of love |
| 48east | Think I’m FallingKOHH |  play_arrow | KOHH’s bittersweet, manly love song |
| 49east | Love and romanceNovelbright |  play_arrow | A refreshing song that captures a moment of love |
| 50east | A heart that breathesSTU48 |  play_arrow | An STU48 song that depicts the emotions of love and youth |
| 51east | You look like an idiot.Saucy Dog |  play_arrow | A poignant song that portrays the conflicts of love |
| 52east | Kasane AiSoala |  play_arrow | Soala’s transparent vocals express emotion |
| 53east | Look!Suiet |  play_arrow | A heartwarming nighttime scene painted by a love song |
| 54east | Love SongUru |  play_arrow | A heart-touching song that gently embraces the self reflected in the mirror |
| 55east | I can’t get used to itYOAKE |  play_arrow | The streamed track by YOAKE features a captivating, transparent piano sound. |
| 56east | Being a little short is just right.YUTORI-SEDAI |  play_arrow | A love song by YUTORI-SEDAI portraying a high school student's unrequited love. |
| 57east | Tears are about to fall.[Alexandros] | ![Tears are about to fall.[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-JE55OiCe3Y/default.jpg) play_arrow | A lonely protagonist falls in fateful love and is enveloped in happiness. |
| 58east | Mutual loveaiko |  play_arrow | Aiko’s heart-touching song that depicts the feelings of love |
| 59east | You said the moon is beautiful.berry meet |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the winter night sky and the bittersweetness of love |
| 60east | seesawtuki. |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song expressed with a seesaw |
| 61east | Ingot of Pure Lovetuki. |  play_arrow | tuki.'s songs of pure and profound love |
| 62east | Sniper.Yuika |  play_arrow | Yui-ka’s unrequited love song. Skillfully expresses her feelings of love. |
| 63east | Because I like you.Yuika |  play_arrow | A cute love song that portrays a high schooler's unrequited love |
| 64east | Love thief.Yuika |  play_arrow | A love song that portrays the earnestness of romance |
| 65east | That’s not fair…arekunn |  play_arrow | A song that sings of Are-kun’s bittersweet feelings of love. |
| 66east | You know what,are-kun &『yuika’} |  play_arrow | A duet song depicting the budding feelings of spring love |
| 67east | Until my love reaches you.sutopuri |  play_arrow | A love song perfect for Valentine’s Day |
| 68east | sparklingmosao. |  play_arrow | Mosawo love song relatable SNS |
| 69east | Someone like you.riria. |  play_arrow | The feeling of being unable to be honest with someone you like |
| 70east | By your side.riria. |  play_arrow | Riria's heartrending song resonates with the heart. |
| 71east | I’ve been in love with you for a long time.kepura |  play_arrow | Kepler’s unrequited love song is gaining support among young people |
| 72east | Tokimeki Part 1supittsu |  play_arrow | Portray the contradictory feelings at the beginning of love |
| 73east | I want to be your lover.Chōkyūmei |  play_arrow | A poignant song that expresses feelings of love in its lyrics |
| 74east | wishMarushii |  play_arrow | Marcy’s love song, anime ending theme |
| 75east | the depths of the heartrokudenashi |  play_arrow | A heartbreaking love ballad by a good-for-nothing |
| 76east | waiting in vainrokudenashi |  play_arrow | A Useless Unrequited Love Depiction Song |
| 77east | Why not me?Misaka Saki |  play_arrow | An unrequited love song about realizing your romantic feelings for a friend |
| 78east | feat. youmeiyo densetsu |  play_arrow | KOTANI Band’s new song expresses feelings of love. |
| 79east | evergreenŌhashi Chippoke |  play_arrow | A smash hit song about unwavering love |
| 80east | Thinking of youMatsushita Kohei |  play_arrow | Kohei Matsushita's new song, Kimi o Omou |
| 81east | Feeling in loveNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s unrequited love song |
| 82east | I want to become the kind of thing the person I like likes.Suzuki Suzuki |  play_arrow | A brother duo song by SUZUKI SUZUKI overflowing with love |
| 83east | My cute unrequited loveOtoniriame |  play_arrow | The appeal of Onriame’s songs and lyrics |
| 84east | a good personReina |  play_arrow | A poignant love song of vulnerability and kindness |
| 85east | SWEET NONFICTIONNiziU |  play_arrow | NiziU’s movie theme song that cheers on young people struggling with love |
| 86east | I want to be lovedYumcha |  | A song that expresses unrequited feelings with a pop sound |
| 87east | It feels like I’m in love.Yuika |  play_arrow | A new song that portrays the ache of unrequited love, coloring the feelings of romance. |
| 88east | I like you.YUTORI-SEDAI |  play_arrow | A love song packed with the bittersweetness of unrequited love |