A lovely unrequited love song

[2026] Recommended for women! A roundup of Western unrequited love songs

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

Suddenly, but have you ever experienced unrequited love?

For those who can’t help but feel a pang in their chest when they think back to those days, or for women who are currently experiencing unrequited love, this article introduces some wonderful Western songs about unrequited love.

There are many forms of unrequited love.

Whether the feelings are straightforward or complicated, artists have shared songs shaped by their own experiences.

You’re sure to find a song that resonates with your own story of unrequited love!

Please take a look.

[2026] Recommended for Women! Best Unrequited Love Songs in Western Music (31–40)

Cry For YouJodeci

Jodeci – Cry For You

Cry For YouJodeci

A track released in 1993 by the American R&B group Jodeci.

It reached No.

1 on the U.S.

charts.

It has been sampled in Bun B’s 2008 track “You’re Everything” and George Fitzgerald’s 2012 track “Child.”

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It Takes a MuscleM.I.A.

M.I.A. – It Takes a Muscle [HQ].mp4

It Takes a MuscleM.I.A.

Originally recorded in 1982 by the Dutch synth-pop group Spectral Display, this version by M.I.A.

was released as a digital download in 2010.

The music video was directed by Spike Jonze.

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You Don’t Know My NameAlicia Keys

Alicia Keys – You Don’t Know My Name (Official HD Video)

You Don't Know My NameAlicia Keys

A track released in 2003 by Alicia Keys.

Kanye West was involved in its production.

It became a hit across various European countries and reached No.

1 on the U.S.

charts.

It samples The Main Ingredient’s 1975 track “Let Me Prove My Love to You.”

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Chasing HighsAlma

ALMA – Chasing Highs

Chasing HighsAlma

This number captures the protagonist’s feelings in a dance tune: they’re cautiously hopeful about someone who’s steadily closing the distance, and they want to deepen the relationship slowly.

The singer Alma’s fashionable music video is also very compelling.

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Love Is A Losing GameAmy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse – Love Is A Losing Game

Love Is A Losing GameAmy Winehouse

A gem of a song delivered by the jazz singer Amy Winehouse, who passed away at a young age.

It’s a lament about being toyed with by someone—how in love, the one who falls first loses.

She’s known for songs about painful love, and once again she offers a performance that perfectly suits a tale of unrequited love.

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[2026] Recommended for Women! A Collection of Unrequited Love Songs in Western Music (41–50)

Wish You Were HereAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne – Wish You Were Here (Official Video)

Wish You Were HereAvril Lavigne

This song sorrowfully asks, “How can I get you back?” after being left by someone deeply loved.

It expresses a straightforward longing—feeling lonely and pleading, “Come here.” You might even melt from how adorable Avril looks as she sings through tears in the music video.

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Mr. CuriosityJason Mraz

jason mraz – mr.curiosity

Mr. CuriosityJason Mraz

A track by American singer-songwriter Jason Mraz.

It is included on his second album, Mr.

A–Z, released in 2005.

The album reached No.

5 on the U.S.

charts, was certified Gold, and was nominated for a Grammy Award.

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