Recommended unrequited love songs for teens

Unrequited loveAimer

Aimer “Kataomoi” MUSIC VIDEO (FULL ver.)

We bring you a straightforward love song that makes feelings of romance well up inside.

Aimer’s husky voice heightens the sense of poignancy in this piece, which is sure to resonate deeply with listeners.

Featured on the album “daydream,” it was released in September 2016.

By August 2021, it had become so popular that it surpassed 100 million streams.

The lyrics, filled with the bittersweet pain and joy of unrequited love, gently embrace the hearts of those in love.

It’s perfect for teenagers harboring feelings for someone close—like a classmate or a senior or junior in a school club.

Listen to this song, and your romantic feelings will surely be encouraged.

Because I like you.Yuika

Because I love you. / “Yuika” [MV]

Starting in 2020, Yuika began posting videos of herself singing and playing guitar on video platforms and social media, gaining attention as a high school singer-songwriter.

Her song “Suki Dakara,” released on YouTube, became a major hit not only in Japan but also across various Asian regions such as Taiwan and Hong Kong, bringing her widespread recognition.

The lyrics depict a story from the perspectives of two people with unrequited feelings for each other—an arrangement that might seem frustrating to outsiders.

Featuring a gentle ensemble centered on acoustic guitar, it’s a comfortable pop tune especially recommended for teens.

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SparkleIkuta Rira

Rira Ikuta “Sparkle” Official Music Video

A song was born that likens a fleeting encounter and its beauty to a shooting star.

Sung by Rira Ikuta, this piece beautifully captures the aching tenderness and purity of young love.

Included on the album “Sketch,” released in March 2023, it is also known as the theme song for ABEMA’s popular romance show “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita.” Its lyrics—filled with the longing to cling to a love that may never come true and the wish to never wake from a dream—are sure to resonate with many.

When you want to bask in the bittersweetness of unrequited love, why not give this song a listen? It will surely stay close to your heart.

Ah, geez.Saucy Dog

Saucy Dog “Ah, geez.” Music Video

Saucy Dog is a three-piece rock band that gained attention with the huge hit of their 2021 release, Cinderella Boy.

Their major 10th digital single, “Ah, Mou,” was selected as the theme song for TV Asahi and TELASA’s special drama The Incompetent Duo, as well as a collaboration track with Morinaga’s DARS chocolate.

The lyrics, depicting the emotional ups and downs of unrequited love, are likely to resonate with many teenagers.

It’s a clear, transparent number whose refreshing ensemble—marked by memorable guitar strumming—ironically makes it all the more poignant.

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Good-for-Nothing “Io” / Rokudenashi – Io [Official Music Video]

Even knowing it will never come true, you still can’t let go—this bittersweet number likens such yearning to celestial orbits.

Sung by Rokudenashi, the track also drew attention for having NayutalieN handle everything from lyrics and composition to arrangement.

Its catchy, addictive melody melds beautifully with lyrics that tighten around the heart.

Released as a digital single in August 2025, it was also included on the album Rokka, released that December.

Following “Spica” and “Albireo,” it’s another song themed around celestial bodies that fans hold dear.

Ninjin’s fragile yet steadfast vocals gently embrace listeners who carry unrequited feelings.

It’s a piece you’ll want to listen to quietly while gazing up at the night sky.

Because I fell in loveaimyon

Aimyon “Because I Fell in Love” Studio Recording Scene

A song where the comforting sound of the acoustic guitar and Aimyon’s gentle voice seep into your heart.

Included on the album “Momentary Sixth Sense,” this track portrays the ordinary yet special moments when falling in love changes the way you see the world.

Released in February 2019, it features memorable lyrics filled with the joy, anxiety, and tenderness of being in love.

It’s a song that stands by teenagers as they experience the happiness and heartache of love.

Recommended not only for those with unrequited feelings, but also for times when you want to reminisce about past romances.

Listening to this piece might help you sort out your feelings.

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This is a coupling track from the single “Bakuretsu Aishiteru / Sukisugite Metsu!” released in February 2026.

It drew attention for being produced by member Hayato Sano.

Created with the theme of a “classic idol song,” its lyrics depict the flutter of unrequited love gradually growing stronger, making listeners’ hearts skip a beat.

The transparent sound and straightforward melody build a sense of elation and draw you in.

It’s a sweet-and-sour pop tune that gives a gentle push to those in love.