Hidden gems of unrequited love songs in Western music. Recommended popular tracks.
When you can’t quite express your feelings to someone you like, or when you’ve told them but it isn’t going well, what do you do?
I’ve gathered classic Western songs themed around unrequited love across different ages for those struggling with all kinds of crushes.
If you look into the lyrics’ meanings, you might discover charms you won’t find in Japanese songs!
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Hidden gems of unrequited-love songs in Western music: recommended popular tracks (21–30)
Happy Ever AfterJULIA FORDHAM
Julia Fordham is a singer-songwriter from the UK, and “HAPPY EVER AFTER” is one of her songs.
The track was also featured as an insert song in the 1989 Fuji TV drama “Set My Heart on Fire!” Her clear, pure voice is very soothing.
HonestyBilly Joel
“Honesty” is a song by Billy Joel that was released as the third single from his 1978 album “52nd Street,” and it became a big hit.
Its peak position on the U.S.
charts was No.
24.
Time After TimeCyndi Lauper
“Time After Time” is a ballad by American singer-songwriter Cyndi Lauper.
Its Japanese title is “Sugisarishi Omoi” (Past Feelings).
The song is included on Cyndi Lauper’s 1983 album “She’s So Unusual.”
Missing YouJohn Waite
“Missing You” is a song that reached number one in the United States and is sung by the British singer John Waite.
The song has been covered by many artists, including Tina Turner and Rod Stewart.
I Need YouMAURICE WHITE
“I Need You” is a ballad from the solo album released by Maurice White, one of the leaders and lead vocalists of Earth, Wind & Fire.
Maurice White’s sweet voice and the poignancy of the lyrics really hit you in the heart.