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[Today's Unrequited Love Song] Guaranteed to Make Your Heart Flutter! A Sweet and Bittersweet Love Song

[Today's Unrequited Love Song] Guaranteed to Make Your Heart Flutter! A Sweet and Bittersweet Love Song
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[Today's Unrequited Love Song] Guaranteed to Make Your Heart Flutter! A Sweet and Bittersweet Love Song

“I can’t help but follow the person I love with my eyes,” “I wish they’d fall for me…” If you’ve ever experienced that sweet, bittersweet kind of love—or if you’re currently in the throes of a one-sided crush—this is a must-read! In this article, we’re introducing handpicked songs about unrequited love that you’ll want to listen to today.

The lyrics will feel like they’re speaking your heart, and you’re sure to swoon.

We’ll be updating the songs daily, so if you want to make your crush come true or simply reminisce about how it felt to be in love, be sure to check back often!

[Today’s Unrequited Love Song] Guaranteed Heart-Flutters! Sweet and Bittersweet Love Songs (1–10)

mutual unrequited loveDXTEEN

DXTEEN | 'Mutual Crush' Official MV (Theme Song for the Drama 'I Joined a Group I’m Not Close With on the School Trip')
mutual unrequited loveDXTEEN

It’s a heart-tickling youth love song packed with the sweet, bittersweet flutter of the moment when love begins to move.

Released in September 2025 as DXTEEN’s 6th single, the track portrays that delicate distance between two people who like each other but can’t quite take the next step.

It also drew attention as the theme song for the drama “I Joined a Group I’m Not Close With on the School Trip.” The initial rush of romance and the thrill of feeling the gap slowly close with someone you like are vividly expressed through the members’ fresh, breezy vocals.

Give it a listen when you want to move your relationship forward.

If only I could just come to hate you.Ryohei Ab

Ryohei Abe “If only I could just come to hate you.” Music Video
If only I could just come to hate you.Ryohei Ab

A pop song that tugs at the heart with the ache of being unable to confess your feelings even while carrying love inside.

Featured on the album “THE BEST 2020 – 2025,” releasing in January 2025, this track pairs warm, rich production with emotional lyrics that gently support anyone struggling with love.

Ryohei Abe’s delicate vocals and expressive delivery resonate deeply with those holding on to fragile feelings.

The song carefully portrays the frustration of being unable to let go of your emotions while agonizing over the distance between you and the one you like.

If you haven’t been able to tell that special someone how you feel, you’ll surely relate.

Leading someone on is a serious offense!arekunn

Teasing Is a Serious Crime! / Are-kun [Official Music Video]
Leading someone on is a serious offense!arekunn

This song depicts the heartache of an unrequited crush tossed around by someone’s teasing behavior, all through a comedic lens.

Its lyrics capture a racing heartbeat, affection for the other person, and mounting frustration, resonating deeply with listeners.

Showcasing Are-kun’s unique expressive style, the track gained buzz after its September 2023 release, especially on social media, with numerous TikTok videos using parts of the song.

It’s recommended for anyone troubled by a crush’s mixed signals or feeling the frustration of unrequited love.

The relatable lyrics will encourage and uplift you.

sparklingmosao.

Kira Kira / Mosawo. [Music Video]
sparklingmosao.

This is a love song that leaves a strong impression with Mosawo’s sweet vocals and lyrics that delicately express the feelings of being in love.

Released digitally in September 2020, the track gained major support among younger listeners, especially on social media.

The song expresses feelings for a crush as “sparkling,” portraying the beloved as someone who shines like a jewel—an image many listeners relate to.

It beautifully captures both the ache of not being able to honestly convey your feelings and the joy of being in love, making it a perfect song for high school students experiencing unrequited love.

Why not listen to it while thinking of the person you like?

Sniper.Yuika

Sniper. / “Yuika” [MV]
Sniper.Yuika

The sweet, bittersweet vocals and lyrics that capture a girl’s heart as she can’t stop thinking about the one she likes are striking! It’s a cute love song sung by the singer-songwriter Yuika.

Many of us have experienced closely watching the actions of our crush or feeling our heart race over a small comment.

In this piece, the unique metaphor of a “sniper” is used to cleverly portray the exhilaration and restlessness of unrequited love.

Released in April 2024, the song became a big topic, especially on social media.

It’s a recommended track for anyone currently in a one-sided crush or those who want to feel the thrill of love.

Beyond nostalgiaNogizaka 46

Memories of youth and the ache of unrequited love tighten the heart.

Created in February 2025 to mark Nogizaka46 member Yūki Yoda’s graduation, this piece is an emotional work built on a beautiful soundscape of piano and strings.

It’s filled with the regret of not confessing your feelings to the one you love, and simply reading the lyrics makes you empathize with that emotion.

It’s a song I recommend to anyone who has experienced parting with someone precious, or to everyone standing at a crossroads in life.

Unrequited lovemiwa

It’s no exaggeration to say that Valentine’s Day is an event to support women with unrequited love.

This song expresses the complex feelings of a young woman, and many women will likely relate to it.

Listen to this track while thinking of the man you have your eye on.

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