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

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.

Playlist

[2026] Recommended for women! A roundup of Western unrequited love songs
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Hands To MyselfSelena Gomez		A song that sings of the anguish of a love one cannot pursue
2	You Belong With MeTaylor Swift		Taylor's 19-year-old unrequited-love anthem
3	Chasing PavementsAdele		Adele captivates the world with her emotionally rich vocals.
4	DelicateTaylor Swift		Taylor Swift’s love life
5	Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen		A love song that asks a crush to call
6	drivers licenseOlivia Rodrigo		Unrequited-love songstress Rodrigo’s smash hit
7	Baby IAriana Grande		Ariana’s debut song expresses feelings of love.
8	Always Been YouJessie Murph		A beautiful ballad that sings of the heartache of unrequited love
9	ProblemAriana Grande		A classic song that sings of the pain of unrequited love
10	IrresponsibleKiana Ledé		An R&B song that portrays the pain and growth of unrequited love
11	Love You Like a Love SongSelena Gomez & The Scene		Selena Gomez’s sweet love song
12	Just A Friend To YouMeghan Trainor		Megan Trainor’s Song of Heartache
13	LovefoolThe Cardigans		The classic song “Lovefool,” which portrays a heartrending unrequited love.
14	WeightlessArlo Parks		Arlo Parks’s unrequited-love song “Weightless”
15	wish you were gayBillie Eilish		A poignant song that portrays Billie Eilish’s romantic feelings
16	Emily I’m Sorryboygenius		An emotional track by an indie rock trio
17	PayphoneMaroon 5 ft.Wiz Khalifa		A collaborative song by Maroon 5 and Wiz Khalifa
18	I Can’t Make You Love MeBonnie Raitt		A classic song that poignantly sings about the end of unrequited love
19	Still Falling For YouEllie Goulding		Ellie's beautiful ballad, depicting love
20	UnconditionallyKaty Perry		A Katy Perry song that sings of unconditional love
21	Brass in PocketThe Pretenders		The Pretenders' popular song from 1979
22	Unrequited LoveYuna		The Appeal of Yuna’s Unrequited Love Song “Unrequited Love”
23	JubelKlingande		“Jubel” is a masterpiece that expresses the feelings of unrequited love.
24	Til The World EndsBritney Spears		Provocative, sexy EDM song
25	DistanceChristina Perri		The aching feelings swaying in a delicate relationship
26	Want U BackCher Lloyd		Overcoming a farewell through a love-filled song
27	Where Have You BeenRihanna		The earnest song of a maiden in pursuit of happiness
28	Anything Could HappenEllie Goulding		Ellie Goulding’s hit song
29	RiskGracie Abrams		The impulse of unrequited love that dares the risks of romance
30	OneEd Sheeran		A reminiscence song by Ed Sheeran for a beloved lover
31	One Million BulletsSia		Determination to overcome anxiety about love
32	Speak NowTaylor Swift		A poignant song filled with Taylor Swift’s heartfelt emotions
33	Say SomethingA Great Big World		A bittersweet song about unrequited love, a beautiful voice that resonates with the heart
34	The Only ExceptionParamore		A special encounter for a girl timid in love
35	Slow Dancing In A Burning RoomJohn Mayer		Songs included on John Mayer’s popular albums
36	Cry For YouJodeci		An R&B hit song that influenced the world
37	It Takes a MuscleM.I.A.		Remix of a music track by M.I.A.
38	On SightCoco Jones		Coco Jones’s soul-stirring song echoing on a summer night
39	You Don’t Know My NameAlicia Keys		Hit songs by Alicia Keys & Kanye West
40	Chasing HighsAlma		A song about feelings toward someone who’s closing the distance
41	Love Is A Losing GameAmy Winehouse		Sing about Amy's feelings as she suffers in love
42	Wish You Were HereAvril Lavigne		A poignant song that sings about the pain of heartbreak
43	Mr. CuriosityJason Mraz		Jason Mraz's popular album "Mr. A-Z"
44	This Is What It TakesShawn Mendes		Shawn Mendes’s debut song
45	So Into YouTamia		Tamia's captivating songs take the charts by storm
46	GorgeousTaylor Swift		Faced with someone so “gorgeous,” I almost feel angry…
47	One and OnlyAdele		Adele’s signature songs and masterpieces inspired by films
48	All Out Of LoveAir Supply		80s hit song, used in many movies
49	Why Don’t You Love MeBeyoncé		A song in which Beyoncé sings about dissatisfaction and longing in love
50	It’s Oh So QuietBjörk		A musical-style music video: Björk reinterprets a classic song
51	Get HereBrenda Russell		A song that expresses the heartfelt feelings of a long-distance romance
52	Warm BloodCarly Rae Jepsen		Carly Rae Jepsen’s classic, emotional music
53	AdoreCashmere Cat ft. Ariana Grande		A song co-written by Cashmere Cat and Ariana
54	Need Ur LuvCharli XCX		A track included on Charli XCX’s album
55	Tiny VesselsDeath Cab for Cutie		A popular alternative rock band
56	My Love is Like a StarDemi Lovato		Demirobert, a wistful voice of love
57	Stepping StoneDuffy		DUFFY's moving hit song
58	ClumsyFergie		Fergie’s love song is full of charm.
59	Over My HeadFleetwood Mac		A classic song by Fleetwood Mac
60	MemphisJustin Bieber ft. Diplo & Big Sean		A collaboration song by Bieber, Diplo, and Big Sean
61	Born to DieLana Del Rey		A song of passionate seduction and bittersweet unrequited love
62	False AlarmMatoma & Becky Hil		A song that powerfully sings of the beginning of love and passion
63	GoneNSYNC		NSYNC hit songs composed by Justin
64	Starting Over AgainNatalie Cole		The emotions in a song about getting back together with an ex.
65	Just Like A PillP!nk		Lyrics that compare a painful love to a drug
66	Make It To MeSam Smith		Sam Smith's hit single ranks high on the charts.
67	Maybe this timeSarah Geronimo		Reunion with an ex-lover and the possibility of rekindled love
68	While My Guitar Gently WeepsThe Beatles		The Beatles’ classic, the “White Album”
69	Un-Break My HeartToni Braxton		The pain of heartbreak and an earnest wish to get back together
70	Moon RiverAudrey Hepburn		A bittersweet love song filled with longing
71	When You Were YoungAdele		Dialogue with a charismatic person
72	The LonelinessBabyface		A track by an R&B artist
73	CrushMandy Moore		Theme song of a coming-of-age film, an international hit song
74	Excuse Me Mr.No Doubt		No Doubt’s 1996 hit, a love song
75	Let Her GoPassenger		A moving masterpiece filled with sorrow and love
76	SlowRumer		A story about a protagonist who can’t suppress the impulses of love
77	Everything You WantVertical Horizon		An iconic song by an emotionally expressive rock band
78	Can’t Remember to Forget YouShakira		A poignant portrayal of a woman’s heartache as she drowns in love