[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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[Unrequited Love Songs] A Cheer Song for Love, Dedicated to You Who Wish for Mutual Feelings (21–30)
If only I could say I love youKERENMI & atarayo
A heartwarming unrequited-love song that gently stays close to those carrying bittersweet feelings.
This track by KERENMI & Atarayo was released in July 2023 as the theme song for the film “Kokan Uso Nikki” (Lies in Exchange Diary).
It features a J-pop melody that blends retro and contemporary sounds, and its lyrics—rooted in memories of high school life and first love—leave a strong impression.
The song conveys both the difficulty and importance of honestly expressing your feelings, offering gentle encouragement to anyone troubled by love.
You said the moon is beautiful.berry meet
This song paints a picture of a winter night sky and the bittersweetness of love.
Its delicate vocals and acoustic tones settle quietly in the heart like falling snow.
The melody gently embraces the anxiety, hopes, and unspoken frustrations of someone in love, leaving a strong impression.
Released as berry meet’s single in November 2023, it resonated with many listeners.
Listening during the winter season—especially while gazing up at the night sky—deepens the feelings of someone in love.
It’s a perfect track for those with unrequited feelings or those hesitating to confess.
Love so sweetarashi
Used as the theme song for the live-action shōjo drama “Boys Over Flowers 2,” this track became a hot topic because any scene set to it seemed to hint at romance.
It’s a heartwarming, happy song that makes you feel there will never be someone you can love this much again, and that you want to protect the happiness of having met them.
Unrequited loveSUPER BEAVER
It’s a rock ballad that portrays earnest emotions.
SUPER BEAVER, known for their fiery live performances, have garnered strong support.
Included on the single “Unrequited Love / The True Nature of Tears,” released in March 2025, this song was written specifically as an insert track for the NHK late-night drama “Vanilla na Mainichi.” The lyrics convey the nobility of loving someone without expecting anything in return—feelings that are deeply moving.
Be sure to give this emotional track a listen.
mutual unrequited loveDXTEEN
It’s a heart-tickling youth love song packed with the sweet, bittersweet flutter of the moment when love begins to move.
Released in September 2025 as DXTEEN’s 6th single, the track portrays that delicate distance between two people who like each other but can’t quite take the next step.
It also drew attention as the theme song for the drama “I Joined a Group I’m Not Close With on the School Trip.” The initial rush of romance and the thrill of feeling the gap slowly close with someone you like are vividly expressed through the members’ fresh, breezy vocals.
Give it a listen when you want to move your relationship forward.
to fall in loveSHISHAMO
It’s an adorable love song that captures the heart-pounding moment when a guy friend you never thought about that way suddenly becomes someone you like.
Many people have probably experienced being unexpectedly struck by a gesture or expression from someone they considered just a friend, and then feeling awkward around them afterward.
Because they weren’t a romantic interest before, you might worry you’ve been too open and think, “It’s too late now.” But it could be that the reason they’ve stayed by your side is because they’ve had a good impression of your true, unguarded self.
Why not take the plunge and tell them how you feel?
Love is hard.riria.
A song by Lilia that sings about the complexities of love.
The lyrics portray the feelings of someone troubled by romance so realistically that you can’t help but relate.
A key point is how it weaves in modern-day relationship dynamics, like being left on read or ignored on social media.
Featuring Aru., the male–female duet expresses the subtleties of love.
Generating buzz even before its release—with a self-accompanied performance video surpassing 4 million views—this track is one that not only those with unrequited love but anyone struggling with romance should hear.
Your own experiences will link with the lyrics and strike a chord in your heart.