Classic and popular unrequited love breakup songs
Heartbreak is very sad and painful.
How people cope varies—some talk to others, some take time to rest.
There are surely many who find comfort in listening to music.
Here, I’ve gathered Japanese songs about unrequited love and heartbreak.
Even if unrequited love hurts, don’t give up—move forward to your next love!
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Classic and popular unrequited love breakup songs (81–90)
Because I fell in loveaimyon
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.
Only I liked it.suisou gurashi
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.
Everyday Revolutionneguse.
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.
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.
someone I likeUeno Yūka
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.
