Classic and popular unrequited love breakup songs

I love you. ~100 Regrets~Sonar Pocket

Sonar Pocket “I Love You. ~100 Regrets~” [MV Spot 1]

A song by Sonar Pocket—aka Sonapoke—that makes you think, “Love is wonderful.” Sonapoke has many love songs, and tracks like “Love Letter ~Itsu Datte Aitakute~” and “Kataomoi ~Sonaria~” have also gained fervent support.

The episodes in the lyrics—like “No matter how hard I try to forget, I can’t forget someone once I’ve fallen for them”—are all truly endearing! If you’re agonizing over why love never goes the way you want it to, this song might really hit home.

Be sure to check out the music video too, featuring a striking image of a woman sobbing.

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TENSONG “Matoi (Wrapped In)” [Official Music Video]

A heartrending breakup song that portrays the end of unrequited love.

The regret of not being able to confess and the inability to forget the other person resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in July 2021 and widely discussed on social media, the song draws from vocalist Takabō’s real experiences.

Through simple yet profound lyrics, it expresses the meaning of cherishing feelings for someone you can’t forget as precious memories kept in your heart.

It also carries messages about the importance of acknowledging the feeling of “love” and understanding gender diversity, making it a track that gently supports those struggling with the conflicts of romance.

I loved (it/you)erica

erica – “I Loved You” Full PV

It’s a song about the day of a heartbreak—very sad, yet overflowing with love.

Parting with someone you truly loved can be so painful that you feel hopeless, as if you can’t go on.

But the protagonist in the lyrics doesn’t let their heart break; instead, they declare that they’ll wish the other person happiness and keep moving forward themselves.

It’s a song that will give you a gentle push when you’ve been heartbroken but want to stay positive!

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Because I fell in loveaimyon

Aimyon “Because I Fell in Love” Studio Recording Scene

A song by a woman who can’t forget her feelings after unrequited love has ended.

Aimyon’s gentle voice and the relaxed tempo express the sadness precisely because she loved someone.

The lyrics say that while she was in love, the world looked beautiful—and at the same time, it could look sorrowful.

Happiness and anxiety existed side by side.

For those heartbroken who can’t even eat, listening to this will surely bring comfort.

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Only I liked it.suisou gurashi

Suysougurashi 'I Was the Only One Who Loved It.' Official Music Video

A heartbreak song by suisougurasu that delicately portrays the ache and lingering attachment of love.

Eye’s clear, translucent vocals beautifully capture the painful feeling of being left behind while the other person moves on to their next romance.

Many listeners will relate to the lyrics, which depict how a casual message from the person you like can throw your heart into turmoil.

Released in September 2021, this song is sure to resonate with anyone who can’t forget someone they love or is suffering from a love they can’t let go of.

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Neguse. “Everyday Revolution” Official Music Video

A heartbreaking breakup song sung by Neguse.

The protagonist’s feelings are delicately portrayed as they realize, only after losing the one they love, just how deep those feelings ran.

The loneliness of being alone in a room without their partner, and the image of them wearing his clothes while crying, is enough to make your chest tighten.

Included on the mini-album “Wonderland ni Aijō o!” released in September 2022, this track has become a fan favorite with its music video surpassing 7 million views.

Its down-to-earth lyrics and catchy pop melody capture the band’s appeal.

It’s a song that gently stays by the side of anyone carrying the pain of heartbreak or who has experienced losing someone important.

So it wasn’t me, huh.riria.

riria. / So it wasn’t me. [Music Video]

This is an unrequited-love song by singer-songwriter Riria, who rose to popularity with self-accompanied performance videos on TikTok and YouTube.

Its quiet sound, centered on piano and acoustic guitar, and vocals that feel like murmured expressions of sorrow leave a strong impression.

Said to be based on real experiences, the song straightforwardly conveys the pain of a broken heart, communicating a sense of emotional instability.

It portrays the anguish of having raw, unsettled feelings—anger, sadness, and more—that surge in the aftermath of a breakup hurled at you just as they are.

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