Unrequited love breakup songs in Western music. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks.

PayphoneMaroon 5

Maroon 5 – Payphone ft. Wiz Khalifa (Lyric Video)

Even people who don’t listen to much Western music have probably heard the name Maroon 5.

In their hands—usually singing breezy songs about adult romance—even a breakup song becomes something refreshing and full of crisp coolness.

There’s nothing clingy about it even after being dumped; it’s truly refreshing.

Bye Bye ByeNSYNC

*NSYNC – Bye Bye Bye (Official Video)

For people who aren’t into ornate wording or metaphors, this kind of breakup song is recommended.

Even though it’s a breakup song, it’s a track with a lively, upbeat parting vibe.

It makes you feel like maybe you need to be a little short on self-reflection to get through the pain of heartbreak.

This irresistibly pop song, just under four minutes long, is guaranteed to be one you’ll want to listen to over and over.

So SickNe-Yo

Ne-Yo – So Sick (Official Music Video)

Am I the only one who realizes that the lyrics of great Western pop songs often feature the telephone? They skillfully use the “phone” as a device to express longing and frustration.

Ne-Yo, in particular, is truly masterful at this.

As both a top-tier songwriter and producer, he’s blessed with talent and superb taste, and you can feel that vividly in this track.

Don’t Look Back in AngerOasis

Oasis – Don’t Look Back In Anger (Official Video)

He openly stated that the piano intro at the beginning was blatantly copied from John Lennon’s “Imagine.” The song was apparently written for a girlfriend Noel was dating at the time, but perhaps wanting to forget that, he later said it was a song for the fans.

Very much a him-type episode.

Collar FullPanic! At The Disco

Panic! At The Disco – Collar Full (Official Audio)

A track that reminds you of the importance of feeling gratitude—not just loneliness—when a relationship ends.

It was released in 2013 by the American rock band Panic! at the Disco and is included on the album Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!