Classic and popular unrequited love breakup songs

phantom / illusion / vision / fantasyMy Hair is Bad

Maboroshi

This song poignantly portrays the pain of heartbreak swaying between dreams and reality.

Awoken in the middle of the night, the protagonist reunites with a phantom lover in a dream, delicately revisiting past memories and the moment of their parting.

The anguish of a heart torn by the gap between the wish to “start over” and an unyielding reality is sure to resonate deeply with listeners.

My Hair is Bad released the track in September 2017 as part of the double A-side single “Unmei / Maboroshi,” and it was also included on the album “mothers,” released in November of the same year.

It’s a song that offers solace to those who, still nursing the wounds of a breakup, can’t yet forget the person they loved.

You and the slopesSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “You and the Slopes”

SHISHAMO’s song “Kimi to Gelände.” Because it has a very pop sound, you might think, “Is this really a heartbreak song?” but listen closely.

It’s a painfully poignant breakup song that makes your chest ache—far more than the upbeat tune would suggest! It’s a group outing you’d been looking forward to with the person you like.

But while you’re having fun, you suddenly realize there’s another girl at the end of their gaze… Please give this pop yet tear-jerking heartbreak song a listen.

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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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