Classic and popular unrequited love breakup songs

marine snowSukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – “Marine Snow” Music Video: SUKIMASWITCH – MARINE SNOW Music Video

A hugely popular song by Sukima Switch, an artist known for a clear, high-tone voice and songs that anyone can’t help but relate to.

It’s a track that captures the feelings you experience when you realize—only after losing them—how precious and important your once taken-for-granted lover truly was.

Goodbye-byeTomioka Ai

Ai Tomioka – Goodbye Bye (Music Video)

A delicate song by Ai Tomioka that sings of a love so pure it almost hurts.

The transparent vocals capture the frustrating feeling of almost closing the distance with someone, yet never quite getting there.

Even while knowing the other person has someone special, the complicated emotions of being unable to let go resonate deeply.

Released in September 2023, it captured many hearts, reaching the Top 10 on Spotify’s Viral charts in six Asian countries.

The song is memorable for its blend of English and Japanese lyrics and its catchy melodic line.

It’s a track that comforts anyone holding onto unspoken feelings for someone they love, or struggling with a love that may never come true.

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.