Unrequited love breakup songs in Western music. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks.
When a one-sided love comes to an end—whether you’ve totally moved on or still have lingering feelings—give this playlist a listen.
From songs that let you sink into your emotions and have a good cry to tracks that help you feel ready to move on, you’re sure to find the perfect one that matches how you feel.
Playlist
| Unrequited love breakup songs in Western music. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks. | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Teardrops On My GuitarTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | A song about a teenager’s unrequited crush… |
| 2east | CreepRadiohead |  play_arrow | A British alternative rock band… |
| 3east | I Want You to Want MeCheap Trick |  play_arrow | American rock band Cheap… |
| 4east | I Don’t Think That I Like HerCharlie Puth |  play_arrow | A poignant depiction of unrequited heartbreak by Charlie... |
| 5east | AlwaysSaliva |  play_arrow | A tra— sung about a dysfunctional relationship... |
| 6east | Teenage DirtbagWheatus |  play_arrow | Wh… is an American pop rock group. |
| 7east | Always Been YouJessie Murph |  play_arrow | A bittersweet unrequited-love song, music that resonates with the heart. |
| 8east | Just A FriendBiz Markie |  play_arrow | Bi…, an American hip-hop artist |
| 9east | To Be With YouMr. BIG |  play_arrow | The American hard rock band Mr.… |
| 10north_east | Heartbreak AnniversaryGiveon |  play_arrow | A vivid portrayal of the pain of heartbreak, by Giveon... |
| 11south_east | IrresponsibleKiana Ledé |  play_arrow | Expressing the pain of unrequited love with a soulful voice |
| 12south_east | Better NowPost Malone |  play_arrow | Post Malone’s song of lingering attachment |
| 13south_east | Just a Friend to YouMeghan Trainor |  play_arrow | Megan Trainor’s unrequited love song |
| 14south_east | WeightlessArlo Parks |  play_arrow | A depiction of the pain of a one-sided love given too much, Igi… |
| 15south_east | FeelingsJohn Newman |  play_arrow | Feelings that swell even though I know they won’t come true… |
| 16south_east | FallingforyouThe 1975 |  play_arrow | A floating, airy sound and sweet, breathy... |
| 17south_east | Call Out My NameThe Weeknd |  play_arrow | The Canadian singer, The Weeknd… |
| 18south_east | CongratulationsBlue October |  play_arrow | The woman I had feelings for has already married someone else... |
| 19south_east | Just So You KnowJesse McCartney |  play_arrow | Depicting the pain of unrequited love and bittersweet feelings |
| 20south_east | Think I’m Still In Love With YouJoyce Manor |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song by a punk band |
| 21south_east | Somebody To LoveOneRepublic |  play_arrow | A Grammy-nominated band sings about the heartbreak of lost love. |
| 22south_east | Losing My ReligionR.E.M. |  play_arrow | The lyrics of hit songs are open to diverse interpretations. |
| 23south_east | Invisible Man98degrees |  play_arrow | The American boy band 98 Degr… |
| 24south_east | I Can’t Make You Love MeAdele |  play_arrow | Originally by Bonnie Raitt… |
| 25south_east | I’m SorryAli Gatie |  play_arrow | Ali Gatie, who has gained popularity with his sweet singing voice, ... |
| 26south_east | Love Is A LaserquestArctic Monkeys |  play_arrow | A thought for a woman I loved who has already passed away… |
| 27south_east | On Our WayChristina Aguilera |  play_arrow | American singer Christina … |
| 28south_east | Gotta Get Thru ThisDaniel Bedingfield |  play_arrow | Daniel B, a British singer… |
| 29south_east | Why Not MeFred Knobloch |  play_arrow | Fred Knobloch, in 1980... |
| 30east | Car’s OutsideJames Arthur |  play_arrow | James, the heartbreak of a long-distance love weighs heavily on my chest... |
| 31east | InsensitiveJann Arden |  play_arrow | Canadian singer-songwriter Jan… |
| 32east | Forget MeLewis Capaldi |  play_arrow | Touching the heartstrings with the pain of a parting that left a deep scar on the heart… |
| 33east | Breaking PointLogan Michael |  play_arrow | It’s a heartbreak song where sadness and anger are intertwined... |
| 34east | How Am I Supposed To Live Without YouMichael Bolton |  play_arrow | Originally, Laura Branigan was supposed to... |
| 35east | THE LONELIESTMåneskin |  play_arrow | The rock band Måneskin weaves a heartrending… |
| 36east | SpiteOmar Apollo |  play_arrow | Mexican-American singer, Omar A... |
| 37east | Jessie’s GirlRIck Springfield |  play_arrow | Australian singer Rick … |
| 38east | You don’t know meRay Charles & Diana Krall |  play_arrow | Originally in 1956, Eddy Arno… |
| 39east | Sweet IllusionsRyan Adams |  play_arrow | American singer-songwriter Ry… |
| 40east | Your Ex-Lover Is DeadSTARS |  play_arrow | St..., an indie pop group from Canada |
| 41east | That’s It, I Quit, I’m Movin’ OnSam Cooke |  play_arrow | An American singer-songwriter... |
| 42east | Your BoreSeether |  play_arrow | Seether has been active since 1999... |
| 43east | What Do I Have To Do?Stabbing Westward |  play_arrow | Stabbing Westward is 19... |
| 44east | Why Should I Cry For You?Sting |  play_arrow | An introspective work released by Sting... |
| 45east | feel like shitTate McRae |  play_arrow | Tate McRae, who wrote about a heartrending love... |
| 46east | Midnight ConfessionsThe Grass Roots |  play_arrow | The G... is an American rock band. |
| 47east | All My Little WordsThe Magnetic Fields |  play_arrow | The Magnetic Fields is... |
| 48east | RinseVanessa Carlton |  play_arrow | American singer-songwriter Va… |
| 49east | Everything You WantVertical Horizon |  play_arrow | An American alternative rock band... |
| 50east | Without YouNilson |  play_arrow | A heartrending farewell song, emotions that resonate in the heart |
| 51east | Someone Like YouAdele |  play_arrow | Adele is a singer in her twenties with a commanding presence. |
| 52east | My Happy EndingAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | A song with Avril’s signature hard edge and captivating vocals |
| 53east | Best Thing I Never HadBeyoncé |  play_arrow | While resenting the one I’m parting with, I give thanks to God |
| 54east | Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest WordBlue |  play_arrow | Apology theme song for a dance-vocal group |
| 55east | TenderBlur |  play_arrow | Blur’s masterpiece, a song sent to a lover |
| 56east | AlwaysBon Jovi |  play_arrow | I feel a sense of affinity with John's song of lingering attachment. |
| 57north_east | When I Was Your ManBruno Mars |  play_arrow | A bittersweet ballad by Bruno Mars |
| 58north_east | FighterChristina Aguilera |  play_arrow | A powerful singing voice that turned heartbreak into anger |
| 59north_east | Jar of HeartsChristina Perri |  play_arrow | Sing beautifully about anger toward the one who broke your heart |
| 60north_east | Somebody That I Used To KnowGotye |  play_arrow | Straightforward lyrics of breakup songs are recommended |
| 61north_east | Every Love That Ever WasHome Video |  play_arrow | When you're heartbroken and feel like giving up, please listen to this song on P... |
| 62north_east | You’re beautifulJames Blunt |  play_arrow | A beautiful-melody breakup song |
| 63north_east | BrokenheartedKarmin |  play_arrow | A bright breakup song packed with emotion |
| 64north_east | The One That Got AwayKaty Perry |  play_arrow | A pop song about regrets from youth |
| 65north_east | All I WantKodaline |  play_arrow | The rustic charm of Irish band folk style |
| 66north_east | Fingers CrossedLauren Spencer Smith |  play_arrow | A ballad that depicts the pain of heartbreak |
| 67north_east | She Was MineLawson |  play_arrow | A British band named after a doctor |
| 68north_east | PayphoneMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | Maroon 5 is a band that sings mature and refreshing breakup songs. |
| 69north_east | Bye Bye ByeNSYNC |  play_arrow | A upbeat breakup song about moving on |
| 70north_east | So SickNe-Yo |  play_arrow | Ne-Yo expresses heartbreak over the phone |
| 71north_east | Don’t Look Back in AngerOasis |  play_arrow | A song for her that ripped off Imagine on the piano. |
| 72north_east | Let Her GoPassenger |  play_arrow | The charm of a distinctive voice that is striking and persuasive |
| 73north_east | Carried AwayPassion Pit |  play_arrow | The appeal of Passion Pit's breakup songs |
| 74north_east | Dark NecessitiesRed Hot Chili Peppers |  play_arrow | Anthony composed a piece with farewell as its theme. |
| 75north_east | Stay with meSam Smith |  play_arrow | Sam Smith’s moving ballad |
| 76north_east | You Could Be HappySnow Patrol |  play_arrow | A Poetic Monologue in the Deep Winter Snow |
| 77north_east | We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Taylor sings about heartbreak |
| 78north_east | Pink TriangleWeezer |  play_arrow | A heartbreak song about the girl I like being a lesbian |
| 79north_east | Almost LoverA Fine Frenzy |  play_arrow | A poignant unrequited love song, a farewell song that resonates in the heart |
| 80north_east | All Out Of LoveAir Supply |  play_arrow | Air Supply, the classic band that sings about the pain of heartbreak |
| 81north_east | Lost in loveAir Supply |  play_arrow | Music that soothes by the seaside at dusk |
| 82north_east | Notice MeAlli Simpson |  play_arrow | A breakup song filled with hope and positivity |
| 83north_east | You sent me flyingAmy Winehouse |  play_arrow | A heart-stirring song that captures the pain of heartbreak |
| 84north_east | Want U BackCher Lloyd |  play_arrow | A relatable song about feelings for an ex-boyfriend |
| 85north_east | Wait For YouElliott Yamin |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of Elliott’s heartrending love |
| 86north_east | Thinking Of YouKaty Perry |  play_arrow | A poignant ballad that sings of heartbreak’s pain and lingering attachment |
| 87 | StephenKe$ha |  play_arrow | Kesha’s iconic song that portrays a heartrending unrequited love |
| 88 | Leaving My Love BehindLewis Capaldi |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song where two people confirm their feelings for each other |
| 89north_east | Leave Your LoverSam Smith |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love |
| 90north_east | Now You’re Not HereSwing Out Sister |  play_arrow | Heal the pain of parting with a beloved partner through lyrics |
| 91north_east | GirlThe Beatles |  play_arrow | A poignant, narrative-style masterpiece by the Beatles |
| 92north_east | P.S. I Hope You’re Happy ft. blink-182The Chainsmokers |  play_arrow | A bittersweet unrequited love song of lingering feelings for an ex-girlfriend and quiet support |
| 93north_east | just my imaginationThe Temptations |  play_arrow | A song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of a man with unrequited love. |
| 94north_east | I Wish You Loved MeTynisha Keli |  play_arrow | A heartfelt cry of the heart, singing of a painful unrequited love |
| 95north_east | Make You Feel My LoveAdele |  play_arrow | Distinctive vocals and a sound brimming with originality… |
| 96north_east | AngelAerosmith |  play_arrow | Energetic vocals and high-powered tr... |
| 97north_east | Baby IAriana Grande |  play_arrow | As a rising vocalist, she has strong support from younger audiences... |
| 98north_east | U Make Me WannaBlue |  play_arrow | Pops and funk and disco classics… |
| 99north_east | Fix YouColdplay |  play_arrow | While rooted in rock, it's easy-to-listen pop... |
| 100 | Sexy LoveNe-Yo |  play_arrow | Rooted in R&B with soulful vocals... |
| 101north_east | One ThingOne Direction |  play_arrow | A rock band’s peaceful sound with a exhilarating, cathartic e... |
| 102 | You Belong With MeTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Acoustic vocals and highly addictive… |
| 103north_east | I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston |  play_arrow | Grand, sweeping vocal phrasing and high-level ki… |
| 104north_east | Listening to OliviaAnri |  play_arrow | Lingering feelings for the man I loved, and the times when I was happy... |
| 105north_east | Break Up with HimOld Dominion |  play_arrow | A country mu… formed in Nashville |
| 106north_east | You’re BeautifulJames Blunt | play_arrow | British singer James Blun… |