Classic and popular unrequited love breakup songs

remainingYoshizawa Kayoko

Kayoko Yoshizawa 'Left Behind' MUSIC VIDEO

A song by Kayoko Yoshizawa that gently cradles the pain of heartbreak.

The feelings of a protagonist who cannot forget a love that has passed are delicately portrayed alongside the scene of returning home at dawn.

The repeated plea of “Don’t go” carries the aching desire to hold on to a lover who is slipping away.

Released in October 2017, the track was recorded in response to fervent requests from fans.

It’s said that Yoshizawa’s childhood loneliness and unrequited emotions form the foundation of her songwriting.

A soul-stirring piece you’ll want to listen to alone on a long night.

When you’re bearing the pain of a broken heart, this song may gently wrap around yours.

Peach Blossom PetalsOtsuka Ai

Ai Otsuka / Peach Petals (Short Ver.)

Ai Otsuka is an artist widely adored by women for her charming, relatable vocals and lyrics that precisely capture delicate feminine emotions.

This is her hugely popular unrequited love song—a heartbreak number that conveys the feeling of waiting forever for the partner you once loved so deeply.

I miss you so much, I want to see you.Nishino Kana

Kana Nishino 'I Miss You, I Miss You (short ver.)'

A classic unrequited love song by Kana Nishino, an artist widely supported especially by women for her crystal-clear vocals that captivate everyone and her approachable melodies.

The track conveys a straightforward desire to see the person she loves.

You Go Your WayCHEMISTRY

CHEMISTRY “You Go Your Way” Official Video

A massive hit by CHEMISTRY, an artist beloved across generations for their beautiful harmonies that effortlessly resonate with listeners’ hearts.

This number straightforwardly expresses the feelings of overcoming a breakup and each person moving forward on their own path.

I want to forget.wacci

wacci “I Want to Forget” Music Video

This is a song by wacci that portrays the feelings of someone suffering from the pain of heartbreak.

Have you ever had the experience where the more you try to forget, the more vividly the memories come back? The repeated phrase “I want to forget the voice of the person I loved” carries a heartrending poignancy.

Released in July 2024, this track is wacci’s third love song release of 2024.

Actress Aju Makita appears in the music video, beautifully embodying the world of the song.

It’s recommended for times when you want to be alone with your sadness or when you’re trying to overcome the pain of a broken heart.

It will surely be there to comfort you.

A world without youto shiki

A world without you

This is a work by Toshiki, a singer-songwriter from Hyogo Prefecture, singing about overflowing feelings for someone precious who has disappeared from right before your eyes.

Released in August 2022, the song spread on social media after a post sparked buzz as a “heart-wrenchingly divine track,” inspiring over 4,000 fan-made videos.

It depicts the painful realization, only after losing them, that the ordinary days spent with someone you can no longer meet were the true happiness.

Perhaps everyone has experienced the torment of secretly holding on to love—still being in love even after a breakup.

A masterful ballad sung from a male perspective that gently embraces such sentimental feelings.

Please take your time and listen closely to his warm yet heartrending voice.

DepartureGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Departure

A classic unrequited-love song by GReeeeN, an artist beloved across generations for their overwhelmingly high-tone vocals and driving melodies that captivate countless listeners.

It’s a heartbreak number filled with feelings for a beloved person who is going far away.