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Unrequited love songs for winter. Songs about one-sided love you want to listen to in winter.

When you’re nursing a crush, you naturally want to listen to unrequited love songs that echo your own feelings.

Hearing a track that reflects your state of mind can ease your worries a little, give you the courage to confess, and help you feel more positive.

And when things get tough, many people just want to put on a heart-wrenching song and have a good cry.

In this article, we’ll introduce a generous selection of unrequited love songs that are perfect for winter.

They’re all great picks for anyone in love—be sure to give them a listen.

Unrequited love songs for winter. Songs about one-sided love to listen to in winter (71–80)

On nights when I’m too lonely to sleepAimer

Aimer 'On Nights When I’m Too Lonely to Sleep'
On nights when I'm too lonely to sleepAimer

When it comes to songs that gently stay by your side on lonely, anxious nights, there’s Aimer’s “Sabishikute Nemurenai Yoru wa,” released in 2011.

It portrays the sleepless feelings of thinking about someone you can no longer meet.

The simple arrangement of piano and vocals conveys a sincere emotion.

Her powerful yet heartrending, emotional voice is also soothing.

It’s a ballad where the straightforward wish—“I want to see that person once more…”—resonates in your heart.

On a cold winter day, give this gently spreading, heartwarming track a listen.

I need to talk to you.Adachi Kana

Kana Adachi “I Have Something to Tell You” Music Video Illustration Ver. (Illustration by Yuno)
I need to talk to you.Adachi Kana

This is a unrequited-love song that vividly captures the inner turmoil of being swayed by the words and actions of the person you like when you’re in love.

It was used as the theme song for AbemaTV’s “Kyou, Suki ni Narimashita” and was included on the 2020 album “I.” If you’ve ever had a one-sided crush, you may have heard this track, but when you listen to it while truly in love, your feelings sync with it, and both the happy moments and the sad memories come flooding back.

It also gives a push to those thinking about confessing their feelings, so definitely give it a listen!

Rin-nesnow jam

snow jam – Rin-ne (Official Music Video)
Rin-nesnow jam

Rin音 is a next-generation artist.

The song he released that went viral mainly on TikTok is “snow jam.” It’s Rin-ne’s first winter song, expressing the pent-up feelings of a man with an unrequited crush.

Built around gentle piano tones, the track creates a chill vibe.

By the way, the title “snow jam” refers to a snowman.

Keep that in mind as you listen.

Shy Shy JapaneseTokyo Shōnen

Tokyo Shonen is a four-piece rock band that drew attention with songs featuring a wide range of lyrical worlds, from philosophical works to comic-song-style pieces.

Their fifth single, “Shy Shy Japanese,” which was used in the Alpen “Super Ski” TV commercial, is a classic winter tune often heard on variety shows.

Its lyrics, like a gentle push for unrequited love, are sure to give courage to anyone in the same situation.

With catchy phrases and a pop melody that sticks in your head, it’s a timeless winter song.

Flavor Of LifeUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada – Flavor of Life -Ballad Version-
Flavor Of LifeUtada Hikaru

The drama Hana Yori Dango, which became a huge hit starring Jun Matsumoto from Arashi and Mao Inoue, was a success both on TV and in its film series—but for many people, this song may be the strongest association.

The track serves as an in-show and insert song for Hana Yori Dango 2, and it’s one that Hikaru Utada wrote specifically for the drama.

It’s packed with the aching feelings of unrequited love—the intense emotional ups and downs of rejoicing and despairing over the other person’s actions—and anyone experiencing a one-sided crush will find it deeply relatable, even to the point of tears.

hot coffeeAYANE

AYANE / hot coffee(Lyric Video)
hot coffeeAYANE

AYANE is a singer-songwriter who mainly works on social media platforms like TikTok.

Beloved for songs that resonate with young people’s emotions, her 2022 release “hot coffee” is a love song that poignantly portrays lingering feelings for someone even after a breakup.

Set to a rhythmic, rap-influenced beat, her conversational vocal style unfolds, creating a unique world that intertwines the bitterness of warm coffee with the complexities of romance.

Why not give this urbane, winter-time heartbreak song a listen?

In conclusion

Have you found a song that feels like it understands your unrequited love? Falling for someone brings so much happiness and can make every day feel exciting, but there are also times when it hurts, feels bittersweet, and makes you want to cry.

Even so, you can’t stop how you feel, and I think everyone hopes, if possible, for that love to blossom.

When you’re struggling with unrequited love in the cold of winter, be sure to listen to the songs I introduced!