A lovely unrequited love song

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

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Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
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I’ve been playing the Electone since I was six, mainly performing Disney music, anime songs, and music from dramas and films. I post performance videos on YouTube and social media, and I also give concerts. Building on my Electone experience, I took up synthesizer and piano during my student years and performed at school-sponsored events. As a writer, I’ve covered not only music-related topics but a wide range of genres, so I hope to draw on my experience to deliver articles that make readers think, “I want to try that!” or “I want to listen to that!”

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.

Winter unrequited-love songs. Songs about one-sided love to listen to in winter (1–10)

SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Subtitle [Official Video]

SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism

This song was written as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “silent.” Its lyrics, which perfectly match the drama’s worldview, became a major topic on social media.

It skillfully conveys the frustration of feelings that can’t be communicated, using richly imaginative metaphors.

Released by Official HIGE DANDism in October 2022, the track is an emotional winter ballad.

You can sense a consistent faith in the power of words throughout, making it a song that resonates deeply with listeners.

It’s recommended not only for those experiencing the ache of unrequited love, but also for anyone who struggles to put their feelings for someone important into words.

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SNOW SOUND[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – SNOW SOUND (MV)

SNOW SOUND[Alexandros]

This song is a beautiful winter tune by the rock band [Alexandros], and in 2016 it was also selected as the song for the JR SKI SKI commercial.

The sparkling synth phrases in the intro and interlude give it a lovely wintery feel, don’t they? In the lyrics, the winter scenery is vividly portrayed while the singer’s feelings for their crush are delicately expressed.

Although it’s a song about unrequited love, the sophisticated vibe of the track keeps it from feeling too heavy, making it an easy-to-enjoy love song.

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I wish I were the one you liked.Te ga kuriimu pan

I wish I were the one you love / Hands Like Cream Bread (Wishing I’m her / tegacreampan) [Official Music Video]

I wish I were the one you liked.Te ga kuriimu pan

A song that gently wraps a bittersweet winter love.

Cream Pan’s clear, translucent voice delicately conveys the pure feelings of unrequited love.

The lyrics, woven with subtle words, stir the heart with the wish to be loved by the one you love.

Released in April 2023, the track resonated widely on social media, becoming a source of comfort for those in love.

It’s the perfect song for a winter night of romantic worries—listening alone as you think of someone special.

Before mustering the courage to confess, why not listen to this song and sort out your feelings?

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Unrequited love songs for winter: Songs of one-sided love to listen to in winter (11–20)

orionYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Orion, Kenshi Yonezu

orionYonezu Kenshi

Orion, a constellation that represents winter.

This song, which overlays Orion with the feeling of love, is Kenshi Yonezu’s sixth single, “orion,” released in 2017.

It also gained popularity as the ending theme for the anime March Comes in Like a Lion, based on Chica Umino’s original work depicting the youth of a young professional shogi player.

It’s a track that unfolds in your mind the image of a clear, high winter sky and a starry night you gaze up at as your face and hands grow cold.

A love song perfect for winter nights, letting you feel the ache of a bittersweet heart.

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Embraced by the wintry windKoizumi Kyoko

Aya Hirano in Springs (unit name undecided) “Embraced by the Wintry Wind” [PV] (2003-02-26)

Embraced by the wintry windKoizumi Kyoko

It was released in 1986 as Kyoko Koizumi’s 20th single.

The lyrics and music were written by Toshihiko Takamizawa of THE ALFEE, and it was used as the theme song for the Toei film “Boku no Onna ni Te o Dasu na,” in which Kyoko Koizumi herself starred for the second time.

It’s a heartrending unrequited-love song, with the wintry wind and aching feelings conveying the pain.

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Mr.SnowmanE-girls

e-girls / Mr.Snowman

Mr.SnowmanE-girls

These lyrics sing about a love-struck girl whose feelings keep accelerating because the boy won’t make a move.

It’s a song that captures the excitement of a wintry romance.

The vocals are by Ami and Shizuka from Dream, Karen Fujii from Happiness, and Reina Washio from Flower.

Interestingly, this track was released under the name “e-girls” with a lowercase initial, rather than “E-girls.” That playful twist was inspired by its use in a commercial featuring the members—the UHA Mikakuto “e-ma throat lozenges” ad.

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Sound of SnowNovelbright

Novelbright – The Sound of Snow [Official Music Video]

Sound of SnowNovelbright

This song portrays a winter romance that finds warmth amid the cold.

Created by Novelbright, it was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime ‘A Sign of Affection’ (Yubisaki to Renren).

Released in December 2023, the piece gently weaves together the love of two people against a snowy landscape.

The lyrics convey a deep mutual understanding and a hopeful future they will walk together.

It also skillfully depicts the emotional transformation of a heart filled with kindness through love, resonating deeply with listeners.

It’s a recommended track for anyone wishing to reaffirm their bond with someone special.

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