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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 (41–50)

HELLOFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama / HELLO [PV]
HELLOFukuyama Masaharu

The song “HELLO,” which evokes the feeling that a romance is about to begin, was released by Masaharu Fukuyama in 1995.

It was the theme song for the drama “The Best Unrequited Love,” making it a perfect fit for anyone experiencing one-sided love.

The lively acoustic guitar and up-tempo rhythm give it a rock ’n’ roll vibe.

If you sing this song while thinking of your crush, it’ll definitely lift your spirits.

When someone makes your heart skip a beat and you start to think you might like them, listening to this track might give you strength.

Unrequited love songs for winter. Unrequited love songs you want to listen to in winter (51–60)

BLUE TEARSJUDY AND MARY

This song by JUDY AND MARY beautifully captures the cold winter night sky and the ache of unrequited love.

Released in November 1993, it conveys a world where distant memories and lingering feelings intersect, carried by delicate melodies.

収録アルバム『J・A・M』に含まれ、その後2006年の映画『シムソンズ』の主題歌に選ばれました。1996年からはフジテレビのバラエティ番組『めちゃ×2イケてるッ!』のエンディングテーマとしても使用されました。寒い夜をひとりで過ごすときも、胸に秘めた想いに向き合うときも、この曲はきっとあなたのそばにいてくれるでしょう。

Winter and Springback number

Released by back number in January 2024, this piece portrays the feelings of a heartbroken woman by overlaying them with scenes of snowmelt.

The music video features a standout performance by actress Anna Ishii, and the visual beauty—directed by Iyori Shimizu—also drew attention.

With a melody that evokes both the end of love and a new beginning, this work resonates deeply and is recommended for those trying to overcome the pain of heartbreak or seeking to rediscover their own worth.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet winter night.

Winter Giftmosao.

Winter Present / Mosao. [Music Video]
Winter Giftmosao.

Sung by singer-songwriter Mosawo, this song is a winter-themed unrequited love track whose music video was released on YouTube in 2020.

The protagonist of the lyrics is a woman in love, just about to confess her feelings to the man she likes.

Their time together is depicted with wintry imagery, while also richly portraying the emotions she carries in her heart.

Many listeners will likely relate to her feelings, so please take your time to read the lyrics.

In the end, she musters the courage to confess—maybe it will give you the push you need to confess to your own crush, too.

North Wind ~May it reach you~Makihara Noriyuki

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “North Wind ~May It Reach You~” (MV) [6th Single] (1992) Noriyuki Makihara/Kitakaze - kiminitodokimasuyouni
North Wind ~May it reach you~Makihara Noriyuki

This is a song by Noriyuki Makihara released in 1992, depicting a man’s unrequited love along with descriptions of snow.

The portrayals of the very cold room and the increasingly intense snowfall are exquisitely wintry and captivating.

What’s more, the lyrics describe how he can’t speak well in front of the person he likes and how he wants to be the first to tell them that it’s snowing—feelings that many people who have experienced unrequited love will surely relate to.

Before winter comeskami fuusen

Before winter comes — Papper Balloon (Kamifūsen)
Before winter comeskami fuusen

Released in 1977 by the folk duo Kamifusen, the song sold 450,000 copies and became their biggest hit.

It expresses the feeling of being unable to forget a former lover, has been included in school music textbooks, and is still widely sung today as a choral standard.

heartaimyon

Aimyon – Heart [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]
heartaimyon

Singer-songwriter Aimyon has gained widespread popularity across generations thanks to the massive hit of her fifth single, “Marigold.” Her twelfth single, “Heart,” was selected as the theme song for the TV drama “Only Just Married.” Its lyrics, which evoke an image of a love not yet fulfilled, resonate with the chilly-season scenery and stir a sentimental mood.

With a soft, sprightly sound that amplifies the heartache, it’s a pop tune that’s both cute and tinged with melancholy.