Unrequited Love Songs in Western Music: Ranking [2026]
We’re excited to present the latest top 100 unrequited love songs in Western music, ranked by the highest number of plays! It’s packed with tracks that empathize with the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love and songs that give you a boost.
There are plenty of hit songs included, so you’ll probably recognize many of them.
The playlist is updated weekly.
Playlist
| Unrequited Love Songs in Western Music: Ranking [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | One ThingOne Direction |  play_arrow | One Direction, a passionate song about unrequited love |
| 2 | You Belong With MeTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Acoustic vocals and highly addictive… |
| 3 | Baby IAriana Grande |  play_arrow | Ariana’s debut song expresses feelings of love. |
| 4 | BoyfriendJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | Relating to Justin Bieber’s bittersweet love song |
| 5 | Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | A love song that asks a crush to call |
| 6 | You’re BeautifulJames Blunt |  play_arrow | A love song with the memorable chorus line, “You are beautiful.” |
| 7 | Let Her GoPassenger |  play_arrow | A moving masterpiece filled with sorrow and love |
| 8 | You Da OneRihanna |  play_arrow | Expressing the sweet and bittersweet feelings of first love |
| 9 | wish you were gayBillie Eilish |  play_arrow | A poignant song that portrays Billie Eilish’s romantic feelings |
| 10 | Chasing PavementsAdele |  play_arrow | Adele captivates the world with her emotionally rich vocals. |
| 11 | Stay With MeSam Smith |  play_arrow | Just as they emerged as a next-generation singer, the person... |
| 12 | GrenadeBruno Mars |  play_arrow | An exquisite song that sings of devoted unrequited love |
| 13 | CrushDavid Archuleta |  play_arrow | David Archuleta's unrequited love song |
| 14 | GirlfriendAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | Avril’s unrequited-love, cheer-you-on rock song |
| 15 | Want U BackCher Lloyd |  play_arrow | Overcoming a farewell through a love-filled song |
| 16 | CreepRadiohead |  play_arrow | The appeal of Radiohead’s signature song “Creep” |
| 17 | I Wish You Loved MeTynisha Keli |  play_arrow | A poignant love song about the dilemma of unrequited love |
| 18 | Thinking Of YouKaty Perry |  play_arrow | Catchy yet girlish a... |
| 19 | Careless WhisperGeorge Michael |  play_arrow | A dramatic piece with a striking saxophone intro… |
| 20 | UnconditionallyKaty Perry |  play_arrow | A Katy Perry song that sings of unconditional love |
| 21 | When I Was Your ManBruno Mars |  play_arrow | Bruno Mars’s regretful love ballad |
| 22 | A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton |  play_arrow | A brisk, exhilarating burst in an acoustic sound... |
| 23 | Always Been YouJessie Murph |  play_arrow | Jessi Murph’s unrequited love song popular on TikTok |
| 24 | Someone Like YouAdele |  play_arrow | Adele is a singer in her twenties with a commanding presence. |
| 25 | Love On TopBeyoncé |  play_arrow | Beautiful and intense vocals over a grand, smooth track... |
| 26 | New RulesDua Lipa |  play_arrow | New rules for overcoming the pain of unrequited love |
| 27 | What do you mean?Justin Bieber |  play_arrow | Justin's mature electronic track |
| 28 | Fix YouColdplay |  play_arrow | While rooted in rock, it's easy-to-listen pop... |
| 29 | Hands To MyselfSelena Gomez |  play_arrow | A song that sings of the anguish of a love one cannot pursue |
| 30 | Let Me Love You (Until You Learn To Love Yourself)Ne-Yo |  play_arrow | A song that conveys true love to a wounded woman |
| 31 | HelloLionel Richie |  play_arrow | Lionel Richie's unrequited love song |
| 32 | Two Out Of Three Ain’t BadMeat Loaf |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings about the difficulty of unrequited love |
| 33 | EmotionsMariah Carey |  play_arrow | A love song hitting the high notes, brimming with bubbly excitement |
| 34 | Need Ur LuvCharli XCX |  play_arrow | I'm into a genre called electro hip-hop... |
| 35 | SugarMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | A pop song that brightly portrays unrequited love |
| 36 | Can’t Remember to Forget YouShakira |  play_arrow | A poignant portrayal of a woman’s heartache as she drowns in love |
| 37 | Call Out My NameThe Weeknd |  play_arrow | The Canadian singer, The Weeknd… |
| 38 | We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Taylor sings about heartbreak |
| 39 | Secret Love SongLittle Mix |  play_arrow | A heartrending song about hidden feelings of love |
| 40 | You Are Not AloneMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | R&B ballad 'Loneliness and Love' becomes a worldwide hit |
| 41 | All Out of LoveAir Supply |  play_arrow | A song that expresses feelings for someone you've lost |
| 42 | Teardrops On My GuitarTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | A song about a teenager’s unrequited crush… |
| 43 | You Don’t Know My NameAlicia Keys |  play_arrow | The world of Alicia Keys’ classic unrequited love songs |
| 44 | Heartbeat SongKelly Clarkson |  play_arrow | A song that adorably expresses the exhilaration of love |
| 45 | Anything Could HappenEllie Goulding |  play_arrow | Ellie Goulding’s hit song |
| 46 | GoneNSYNC |  play_arrow | NSYNC hit songs composed by Justin |
| 47 | ShiverColdplay |  play_arrow | Coldplay’s captivating music and lyrics |
| 48 | I Don’t Think That I Like HerCharlie Puth |  play_arrow | A heart made timid about new love by past wounds |
| 49 | Notice MeAlli Simpson |  play_arrow | A breakup song filled with hope and positivity |
| 50 | You sent me flyingAmy Winehouse |  play_arrow | A heart-stirring song that captures the pain of heartbreak |
| 51 | I think about youAustin & Ally |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love. |
| 52 | Bad ReligionFrank Ocean |  play_arrow | The American artist Frank Ocean... |
| 53 | Love Is A LaserquestArctic Monkeys |  play_arrow | A thought for a woman I loved who has already passed away… |
| 54 | I’m a MessBebe Rexha |  play_arrow | Bebe Rexha's captivating vocals and lyrics |
| 55 | Memphis ft. Big SeanJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | Unrequited love songs by Justin and Big Sean |
| 56 | IrresponsibleKiana Ledé |  play_arrow | Expressing the pain of unrequited love with a soulful voice |
| 57 | Teenage DirtbagWheatus |  play_arrow | Unrequited love rock song by an otaku protagonist |
| 58 | Every Love That Ever WasHome Video |  play_arrow | When you're heartbroken and feel like giving up, please listen to this song on P... |
| 59 | See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa |  play_arrow | Farewell song, bittersweet feelings |
| 60 | Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | A melodious to… that is becoming popular around the world |
| 61 | A Thousand YearsChristina Perri |  play_arrow | A bittersweet unrequited-love anthem that transcends time |
| 62 | MAGIC!Rude |  play_arrow | A romantic comedy song about wanting the father’s approval |
| 63 | Somebody That I Used To KnowGotye |  play_arrow | Straightforward lyrics of breakup songs are recommended |
| 64 | Bohemian RhapsodyQueen |  play_arrow | A tasteful, rock-based melody… |
| 65 | I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston |  play_arrow | Grand, sweeping vocal phrasing and high-level ki… |
| 66 | Do I Wanna Know?Arctic Monkeys |  play_arrow | I want to know how they feel, but the truth… |
| 67 | I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys |  play_arrow | The Backstreet Boys’ worldwide hit song |
| 68 | What Makes You BeautifulOne Direction |  play_arrow | Sing about the feelings of unrequited love in a pop style |
| 69 | it’s my lifeBon Jovi |  play_arrow | Heartbreak is a fleeting moment in life. Overcoming it helps you grow. |
| 70 | ProblemAriana Grande |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the pain of unrequited love |
| 71 | CheerleaderOMI |  play_arrow | A cheer song that celebrates the presence of someone important |
| 72 | ScientistColdplay |  play_arrow | A poignant, heart-touching song by Coldplay—moving. |
| 73 | Total Eclipse of the HeartBonnie Tyler |  play_arrow | Bonnie Tyler's signature song(s) |
| 74 | into youAriana Grande |  play_arrow | A passionate love song sung by Ariana |
| 75 | AlwaysBon Jovi |  play_arrow | I feel a sense of affinity with John's song of lingering attachment. |
| 76 | The One That Got AwayKaty Perry |  play_arrow | A pop song about regrets from youth |
| 77 | Story Of My LifeOne Direction |  play_arrow | The hugely popular boy group, One Direction... |
| 78 | PayphoneMaroon 5 ft.Wiz Khalifa |  play_arrow | A collaborative song by Maroon 5 and Wiz Khalifa |
| 79 | One Call AwayCharlie Puth |  play_arrow | Charlie Puth's unrequited love song |
| 80 | Un-Break My HeartToni Braxton |  play_arrow | The pain of heartbreak and an earnest wish to get back together |
| 81 | She Will Be LovedMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | Pop vocals and a high-skill track wa... |
| 82 | Love You Like a Love SongSelena Gomez & The Scene |  play_arrow | Selena Gomez’s sweet love song |
| 83 | With YouChris Brown |  play_arrow | Chris Brown’s bittersweet love song |
| 84 | Where Have You BeenRihanna |  play_arrow | The earnest song of a maiden in pursuit of happiness |
| 85 | Say SomethingA Great Big World |  play_arrow | A bittersweet song about unrequited love, a beautiful voice that resonates with the heart |
| 86 | I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith |  play_arrow | The Armageddon theme song, the depth of feelings for a loved one |
| 87 | Right Here WaitingRichard Marx |  play_arrow | Richard Marx's smash hit song |
| 88 | When You Were YoungAdele |  play_arrow | Dialogue with a charismatic person |
| 89 | IrisGoo Goo Dolls |  play_arrow | A song that sings about the inner conflict of love and the desire to convey one's feelings |
| 90 | Better NowPost Malone |  play_arrow | Post Malone’s song of lingering attachment |
| 91 | drivers licenseOlivia Rodrigo |  play_arrow | Unrequited-love songstress Rodrigo’s smash hit |
| 92 | Ocean EyesBillie Eilish |  play_arrow | Billie Eilish’s love song with ocean eyes |
| 93 | HeroEnrique Iglesias |  play_arrow | Enrique’s love ballad |
| 94 | DelicateTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Taylor Swift’s love life |
| 95 | Bye Bye ByeNSYNC |  play_arrow | A upbeat breakup song about moving on |
| 96 | Time After TimeCyndi Lauper |  play_arrow | Cyndi Lauper's 1983 ballad |
| 97 | Wish You Were HereAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | A poignant song that sings about the pain of heartbreak |
| 98 | Me and My Broken HeartRixton |  play_arrow | A poignant song about a man hurt by a woman |
| 99 | Nothin’ On YouB.o.B feat. Bruno Mars |  play_arrow | You're the best! I'm moved by your wonderful song. |
| 100 | Take CareDrake |  play_arrow | Drake and Rihanna’s collaborative love song |