Classic and popular unrequited love breakup songs

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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someone I likeUeno Yūka

Yuka Ueno “Suki na Hito” Music Video

This is a tearful breakup ballad written and composed by Hanako Oku, who has sung many love songs.

The story painted in the lyrics is that the person the protagonist falls for is the same person their friend falls for…

Isn’t this a situation many of us experienced back in our school days? Some of you might even be struggling with this kind of relationship right now.

The lyrics are filled with feelings of regret, and listening to this song may give you the courage to take a step forward.

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Hane Keisuke

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missing youTomioka Ai

Ai Tomioka – missing you (Music Video)

A pop ballad by Ai Tomioka that poignantly portrays a woman grappling with the pain of heartbreak.

Her gentle, soul-soothing vocals deliver a bittersweet message about love that never came to fruition.

The lyrics sensitively capture the loneliness and anxiety felt in everyday life, as well as the gradual shift toward looking ahead, resonating deeply with listeners.

Released in September 2024, this song offers comfort to anyone who has experienced a broken heart.

It’s perfect not only for those struggling with love now, but also for moments when you want to reflect on past romances.

Unrequited loveHamada Shogo

Unrequited Love (ON THE ROAD “FILMS”)

Shogo Hamada’s “Kataomoi” is a quiet, sorrowful ballad that recalls an unfulfilled love.

No matter how much you wish, the love won’t come true; if carrying the pain means holding on, you’d rather just forget it.

Yet even thinking that, the feelings were so strong that you simply can’t forget.

The song gives voice to that poignant, aching emotion.

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You have no idea how much I like you.Gō Hiromi

[Official] Hiromi Go “You Don’t Know How Much I Love You” LIVE -In Celebration of Streaming Release-

Released in 1993 and chosen as the theme song for the drama “A Proper Marriage,” Hiromi Go’s “You Don’t Know How Much I Love You” portrays the agony of unrequited love.

Whether you keep suffering in one-sided love or try to forget your feelings and give up, either path is painful.

Anyone who has experienced an impossible love has likely felt this way at least once.

This song artfully captures those emotions and continues to resonate with many people across generations.

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single bedSha ran Q

Sharam Q “Single Bed” (Music Video)

It’s a heartbreak song—and also a song about unrequited love—about being unable to forget an ex and feeling deep regret.

The lyrics, which express the difficulty of moving on and the remorse over the breakup, convey the idea that you only realize how precious something is after losing it.

Many listeners may find this relatable.

OrangeCreepHyp

CreepHyp – Orange

A major hit by the rock band CreepHyp, who have gained popularity—especially among younger audiences—for their exceptionally high-pitched vocals and distinctive, imaginative musical worldview.

It’s a love ballad that reflects on how the ordinary days spent with a lover were, in truth, irreplaceable moments.