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! A Collection of Unrequited Love Songs in Western Music (41–50)

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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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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This Is What It TakesShawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes – This Is What It Takes (Official Audio)

This Is What It TakesShawn Mendes

A track by Canadian singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes.

It is included on his debut album, Handwritten, released in 2015.

The album reached the Top 10 on charts around the world and was certified Platinum in six countries.

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So Into YouTamia

Tamia – So Into You (1998) [Official Video]

So Into YouTamia

An enchanting track released in 1998 by Canadian singer Tamia.

It reached No.

7 on the U.S.

charts.

It was inspired by the Commodores’ 1978 track “Say Yeah.” The music video features Nicole Richie.

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