[Unrequited Love Song] A Love Anthem to Cheer You On as You Wish for Mutual Feelings
Recommended for anyone with an unrequited crush!
We’re introducing popular songs for unrequited love, such as “songs that give you the courage to confess,” “songs to dedicate to someone you like,” and “songs that capture aching feelings.”
Love comes in many forms, and its ending may be a happy one—or sadly, it might not be.
Some loves come true through effort, while others don’t, no matter how hard you try.
Even so, to you who are doing your best to become mutual lovers now, here are songs to cheer on your love.
Listen to them when it’s hard to get your feelings across, and let them give you courage!
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[Crush Songs] A Love Cheer Song for You Who Wish for Mutual Feelings (91–100)
The Start of RomanceNogizaka 46
A refreshing Nogizaka46 number that portrays the feelings of unrequited love.
The sudden shock of falling in love and the protagonist’s confusion are expressed with delicate nuance.
The scene of a bicycle chasing a bus symbolizes that bittersweet feeling of wanting to get closer to the one you like but lacking the courage.
Released in April 2014, it was also used as the theme song for House Foods’ “Mega Shaki” commercial.
In the music video, Nanase Nishino serves as center for the first time, and a love story unfolds from a university student’s perspective.
It’s a perfect song not only for those who can relate to pure, innocent feelings of love, but also for anyone who wants to find the courage to take a step forward.
SOUL LOVEGLAY
GLAY is one of Japan’s leading rock bands.
Among their songs, “SOUL LOVE,” released in 1998, is especially beloved by fans.
Set in summer, it portrays a man’s straightforward feelings of love after a fateful encounter.
The way his emotions gradually change is relatable regardless of gender.
The ending, which leaves a lingering aftertaste, and the melody that seems to capture a pounding heartbeat are also highlights to watch for.
[Crush Song] A Love Cheer Song for You Who Wishes for Mutual Feelings (101–110)
The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell
Supercell’s masterpiece “The Story You Don’t Know,” which was used as the ending theme for the anime Bakemonogatari.
I’m sure many people start craving this song when summer comes around.
The lyrics convey the feelings of a bittersweet unrequited love.
The sense of speed feels like the flow when you’ve been running with everything you’ve got, and it squeezes your heart.
It makes you want to look up at the night sky while listening.
It’s a sweet-and-sour song about one-sided love that brings back memories of liking someone but being unable to confess, or harboring feelings that never came to fruition.
And it will surely support the many forms of love unfolding in the present, too.
It keeps you feeling youthful forever!
#302Hirai Ken
People often say, “It’s cowardly to be kind when someone is at their weakest!” Even so, this song portrays a straightforward love that simply wants to support the other person no matter what.
The message—“I’ll stay by your side until the day you overcome your sorrow and sever your lingering attachments”—hits you right in the heart.
If you’re in the same position as the song’s protagonist, please give it a listen.
You and the slopesSHISHAMO
It’s a very bittersweet unrequited-love song by SHISHAMO.
If you listen only to the tune, you might think, “Is this a bright, upbeat track?” but in reality, it’s about realizing—while out together—that the person you like is actually looking at another girl.
It’s the kind of song that tightens your chest.
Even as she puts on a brave face, the girl seems to choose to confess her feelings anyway.
Jet Coaster LoveKARA
This song was produced for the TV commercial of TBC Group’s “Aesthetic TBC,” featuring the slogans “Beauty starts with TBC” and “Let’s go to TBC!” It was released in 2011 as KARA’s third single.
The lyrics encourage you to overcome hesitation about confessing your feelings and take a positive step forward.
By expressing your feelings, something might change—even just a little—so it’s perfect to listen to before confessing!
Banzai VenusSKE48
Released in 2011 as SKE48’s fifth single.
It was SKE48’s first work to reach number one, with Jurina Matsui and Rena Matsui serving as the centers for this track.
The song was used in a commercial for Pizza Hut’s “Hut Value Series,” in which members also appeared.
It’s a confession-support anthem that basically says: if you’re stuck hesitating, just go for it—even if it means crashing and burning!