[Unrequited Love Songs] Recommended for women! Classic tracks that boost your motivation for love
We’re introducing one-sided love songs recommended for women!
Unrequited love can have exhilarating moments that make your heart race, as well as painful times when you almost regret falling in love.
When your feelings are all over the place, don’t you feel like listening to songs that capture the same emotions you’re going through?
In this article, we’ve gathered one-sided love songs that have overwhelming support from women, from tracks overflowing with love to songs that hold those feelings back.
We’ve picked tunes that portray unrequited love from various angles, so you’re sure to find at least one you can relate to.
Be sure to check them out!
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Unrequited Love Songs: Recommended for Women! Classic Tracks That Boost Your Romance Motivation (111–120)
That girl complex＝LOVE
=LOVE is a female idol group produced by Rino Sashihara.
Affectionately known as Ikolove, they’re a voice-acting idol group trained by Yoyogi Animation Academy.
Their song “Ano Ko Complex” has strikingly realistic lyrics that pierce the heart of anyone nursing a one-sided crush.
You can keenly feel the pain of unrequitedness that goes beyond simple jealousy of “that girl” and stems from deep-seated complexes.
Still, it’s easy to relate to the way she keeps pursuing love with single-minded devotion.
Be sure to pay attention to the emotionally charged vocals, too!
[Unrequited Love Songs] Recommended for Women! Classic Tracks (121–130) to Boost Your Romance Motivation
You and the slopesSHISHAMO
A wintry unrequited-love song released in December 2015.
The girl in the song is really looking forward to a ski trip that her crush will also be joining.
Her heart is pounding, and she can’t stop feeling excited—this cute image is sung over a light, upbeat band sound.
While many unrequited-love songs are bittersweet, this one makes you feel that even having a crush can be fun.
It’s also recommended for when unrequited love feels tough!
ContrastTOMOO
A gem of a love song that exquisitely interweaves longing for someone with a tender ache.
The feelings TOMOO weaves—wavering between the joy and loneliness of love—gently embrace emotions anyone can relate to.
That bittersweet yearning of having someone right before your eyes yet being unable to close the distance between your hearts.
The pure emotion that slips out despite putting on a brave face.
Carefully giving voice to the heart of someone in unrequited love, this song has been airing since January 2024 as the ending theme for cour 2 of the anime Blue Box.
It’s a track we especially recommend to those who are in the midst of a romance, with their loved one nearby yet unable to be fully honest about their feelings.
So it wasn’t me, huh.Lilia.
A heart-stirring ballad by Riria.
that gently embraces the delicate emotions of a woman tossed around by someone’s misleading behavior.
With a tender, translucent voice, she vividly portrays a woman who struggles with helpless longing yet cannot sever her lingering feelings.
Released digitally in October 2021, the song also drew major attention with its music video that premiered the same year.
If you sing it earnestly at karaoke, it’s sure to resonate with anyone who knows the pain of heartbreak.
It’s a song that quietly stays by the side of those facing a farewell with someone dear.
moonlightMOLMOTT+S
When feelings of love grow too strong, a possessive streak can emerge.
This song expresses that emotion.
It’s sung by Tomoe Shinohara, who sparked a boom and was affectionately known as “Shinora.” Nostalgic, isn’t it? Up until the chorus, the tone stays calm, but when the chorus hits, the song surges, making it sound like a cry from the heart.
Highly recommended!
I love you, I love you, I love you.Kumi Koda
Although Kumi Koda has become firmly associated with a sexy-and-cool image, the ballads she has produced are truly wonderful across the board! Among them, this song, “Suki de, Suki de, Suki de.”, is a track that sings of the ache of unrequited love.
It’s a love song that perfectly captures the delicate feelings of a woman whose emotions rise and fall with every little move of the person she likes.
The repeated, simple phrase “I love you, I love you, I love you.” carries all her feelings, and the vocals make your heart tighten.
evergreenChippoke Ohashi
A song that sings of unwavering love warmly envelops the hearts of its listeners.
Its light, breezy melody and lyrics filled with deep affection blend beautifully, resonating with many people.
Included on the mini-album “you,” released in October 2021, it became a massive hit with over 100 million streams.
You can feel Ohashi Chippoke’s intention to express pure love throughout the entire track.
Brimming with tenderness toward a lover and a wish for happiness that lasts forever, this piece is perfect not only for those with unrequited feelings but also for anyone looking to deepen their bond with someone special.