A lovely unrequited love song

Recommended unrequited love songs for teens

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A person from the melodic hardcore boom generation who loves music, photography, and eating. I’ve been going to live houses for over 20 years. I’m at the age where summer festivals are starting to feel tough physically. I sometimes try shooting live photos and videos for MVs. I’m not great at English, so I often listen to straightforward Japanese rock that hits directly, but if someone recommends something, I’ll listen to anything—Western or Japanese—broadly and casually. I like cooking while listening to music; it’s a nice way to relieve stress.

If you’re a teenager, chances are you’re right in the middle of romance—and many of you are probably struggling with a crush.

Whether it’s someone in your class, an upperclassman or underclassman in your club, that person at your part-time job, or someone you pass by every morning, the situations vary.

We’ve gathered a selection of one-sided love songs that are perfect for teens.

Sometimes you’re buzzing with excitement from being in love, and other times you get anxious and down wondering if your feelings will ever be returned—those emotional ups and downs are classic crush experiences.

We hope you find one song that resonates with how you feel right now.

Unrequited Love Songs Recommended for Teens (41–50)

Sorry for dreamingAKB48 U-21 Selection

[MV Full] Sorry for Dreaming / AKB48 U-21 Selection [Official]

Sorry for dreaming AKB48 U-21 Selection

Sung by AKB48’s U-21 selection, this song was included as a B-side on the single “Koi Tsunja tta,” released in July 2024.

The lyrics, which focus on a bittersweet unrequited love, are striking, and the scene of standing up to pedal a bicycle along the route to school at summer’s end feels symbolic of youth.

The repeated apologies—“I’m sorry”—convey the protagonist’s complicated feelings as they struggle to let go of a love that cannot be.

It was also used as the ending theme for the drama Hoshikuzu Telepath, garnering attention.

It’s a perfect track for teens troubled by unrequited love or for anyone who wants to reminisce about the delicate romances of their youth.

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Just so you know, this feeling isn’t love!Dot-Stained Reincarnation Girl.

[MV] “Just so you know, this feeling is not love!” — Tenten (Tensen Tensei Shoujo.)

Just so you know, this feeling isn’t love! Dotsen Tensei Shoujo.

This song poignantly portrays the bittersweet unrequited love of youth.

Performed by Tensentensei Girl, it’s their new single released in June 2024.

With lyrics expressing the feelings of a tsundere girl and a driving, fast-paced melody, it charmingly depicts how her true feelings overflow even as she insists, “It’s not love.” The track was performed at release events and on a live tour held from May to June, capturing the hearts of fans.

It’s the perfect song for reminiscing about your first love or sorting out your feelings for someone you like.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced various unrequited love songs.

These songs capture both the aching sadness and the strength you can feel just from loving someone.

There may be times when you feel like crying, but as you gather different feelings and experiences, I hope your love comes to a happy fruition!