Classic and popular unrequited love breakup songs

You look like an idiot.Saucy Dog

Saucy Dog “Like a Fool.” Music Video (Theme song for ABEMA’s “You Can’t Fool Me, Mr. Wolf”)

It carefully portrays the delicate feelings of a woman who can’t express herself well: while harboring the desire to know the other person more and to have them all to herself, and feeling love for them, she’s already fed up, believing there’s nothing more she can do.

Chosen as the theme song for ABEMA’s dating reality show “Don’t Be Fooled by Me and Mr.

Wolf,” the track was released digitally in August 2024, and is memorable for its emotional band sound and Shinya Ishihara’s vocals.

It’s a perfect song for those who can’t grasp how the person they like truly feels and are struggling with inner conflict.

Recommended for anyone who can relate to the sorrow of loving someone yet being unable to move forward.

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THE T-BOLAN “Road” PV

The biggest hit by THE Toraburyu, known for their fragile love ballads woven with a powerful husky voice that overflows with emotion and feeling.

It’s a heartbreak song in which the singer realizes that the ordinary, casual days with the person they loved were actually true happiness, and it continues to be sung by many people to this day.

My name is Unrequited Loveindigo la End

indigo la End "The Name Is Unrequited Love"

This is a song by indigo la End that portrays a heartrending unrequited love beginning with love at first sight.

Set to a lively mid-tempo track crafted by Enon Kawatani in January 2023, it sings of the protagonist’s complex emotions after falling for someone of the same sex.

While feeling the pain of social prejudice and unspoken pressures, the story tightens the chest as the protagonist suppresses their own feelings for the sake of the other person’s happiness.

It’s a song that will resonate with those who, having fallen in love, lose sight of themselves yet can do nothing but carry those feelings, as well as those struggling with a love they can’t tell anyone about.

That’s not fair…arekunn

That's not fair... / Ale-kun [Official Music Video]

Are-kun’s song, which beautifully portrays aching love and suffering, has deeply moved many listeners.

While harboring intense feelings for the other person, the work delicately weaves the complex emotions of a woman swayed by ambiguous behavior.

Released in August 2021 as an advance track from the album “Breath,” it was also chosen as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “BREAKOUT” in September, allowing it to resonate with an even wider audience.

Confused and hurt by the other person’s vague kindness, yet unable to suppress her feelings—this piece offers heartfelt empathy and comfort to anyone who bears the pain of an unrequited love.

the first strong spring windnishina

nishina – First Spring Storm [Official Video]

A song by Nishina that delicately depicts a poignant spring scene.

The warm tones of the acoustic guitar and a melody line that feels somehow nostalgic sink deep into the heart.

The lyrics, woven with everyday scenery and memories, resonate with each listener’s own experiences and evoke empathy.

Released in March 2023, it was featured as a song for a radiko commercial.

Seeing the lyrics that recall a love which ended without ever being confessed may make many people feel as if their hearts are being gently gripped.

Sakura Lovemosao.

Sakuran / Mosawo [Music Video]

A heartrending love song that delicately portrays an unfulfilled romance against the backdrop of cherry blossoms in full bloom.

Mosa.O’s clear, translucent vocals capture every nuance of these fragile feelings.

Based on love stories submitted by fans, this track was released in February 2021 and resonated with many listeners.

A special music video was also released on LINE MUSIC, making it a meaningful song that deepens the bond with fans.

As spring arrives and new beginnings unfold, this is a song we especially recommend to those who have parted from someone important or can’t bring themselves to confess their feelings.

It might just give you the courage to take that step forward.

A Parting Poemguddō mōningu amerika

Good Morning America “Hanamuke no Uta” PV

A hit song by the rock band Good Morning America, known for their soaring high-toned vocals that stick in your head after just one listen and their approachable melodies, attracting the attention of many music fans.

It’s an unrequited love song about wishing happiness from afar for a former lover after a breakup.