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)

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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Hidden in this snowNEW!moon drop

moon drop [Hidden in this snow] Music Video

Hidden in this snowNEW!moon drop

A song by moon drop that resonates especially with young people.

It’s a winter track that serves as the final installment of the “three-part love song series depicting the changing seasons of romance,” released in December 2021, and it’s also included on the album This Palm Still Remembers You, released in January 2022.

It draws a striking contrast between the sparkling cityscape and the aching desire to stay by someone’s side—even as their second choice.

While it has the driving energy characteristic of a band, the piano melody dramatically evokes a snowy scene; listening to it on a lift while gazing out at a silver world is sure to make your heart swell.

Letting the cold wind wash over you as you sink into sentimentality is one of the unique pleasures of the slopes, isn’t it?

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

Snowy Lovenaniwa danshi

Snowy Love

Snowy Lovenaniwa danshi

An idol group active across a wide range of fields—including dramas, films, and variety shows—Naniwa Danshi.

This song is included on the regular edition of their single “I Wish,” released in November 2023.

Set to a crystal-clear arrangement that evokes the sparkle of winter, it portrays feelings of love piling up like falling snow.

The frustration of being unable to put feelings into words because you care so much, and the pure desire to hold hands using the cold as an excuse but being unable to take that step—these tender emotions make for a bittersweet love song that will make listeners’ hearts flutter.

The straightforward wish to stay by someone’s side even as the seasons change makes this a quintessential winter song.

The members’ warm, heartfelt vocals gently nudge along a romance in the cold season.

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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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Winter MagicNEW!Aogumo

Winter Magic – Aogumo

Winter MagicNEW!Aogumo

As the season arrives when you can feel winter in the whiteness of your breath, Aogumo’s latest work is filled with that frustrating yet sweet-and-sour feeling of a one-sided crush—the desire to use the cold as an excuse to get a little closer to someone you like.

Released as a single in November 2025, it followed their debut track, “The Title Isn’t Decided Yet,” to become another hit—a pop love song that shines with down-to-earth sensibility.

The shy protagonist, who struggles to speak their mind, tries to take a step forward by making winter’s chill an ally, and just listening makes your heart skip a beat.

It’s the perfect song for when you need a little courage to love, or for those nights walking home with your face tucked into a scarf.

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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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