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

Love DrizzleShonan no Kaze

Shonan no Kaze “Koi Shigure” MUSIC VIDEO

This is a song about parting with someone I loved very deeply.

Just listening to it is painful because it’s such a pure love song, but in the end it’s a song that faces heartbreak.

It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to after a breakup, when you’re able to think about both the other person’s happiness and your own.

alreadyAbe Mao

Mao Abe - Mou (Konpeitou version)

This is a song that honestly expresses a girl’s true feelings as she lays everything on the line at the end of a relationship.

The sentiment of “I wanted you to love me more, but it’s far too late now” matches perfectly with Mao Abe’s strong, unwavering vocals.

MemoryBOØWY

I tried singing | BOOWY Kyosuke Himuro MEMORY Memory BOØWY 1224 Shibuya Public Hall

A classic ballad by the legendary Japanese rock band BOØWY, counted among their most popular songs.

The lyrics depict the mindset of a man who, at the end of a romance, is about to slip away alone—so powerful they cut straight to the heart.

Yet there’s a certain stoic purity to it that many men will surely relate to.

Thank youJUJU

JUJU 'Thank You'

It’s the theme song of the movie “Tsunagu.” It’s a song for those moments when you feel down—like the sense of loss and sadness after a breakup—but listening to it fills you with gratitude toward the other person and a desire to cherish the memories you shared.

It’s a song that lifts you up and gives you the feeling that you can take a step forward.

Like magicSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “Like Magic”

It’s a perfect song for girls.

When you go through a breakup, it’s easy to get jaded, but this song lifts up the feeling of not forgetting to keep polishing yourself and of how wonderful it is to stay your sparkling self.

It’s not a love song, but I think it’s soothing.