Tear-jerking unrequited love songs in Western music: recommended classics and popular tracks
This is a playlist of tear-jerking unrequited love songs from Western music.
Even if you’re not good at English, just listening to the emotional vocals should let you feel what the singers are expressing.
Please enjoy these classic love songs that poignantly portray unrequited love.
Playlist
| Tear-jerking unrequited love songs in Western music: recommended classics and popular tracks | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | GrenadeBruno Mars |  play_arrow | A global hit song about a heartbreaking unrequited love |
| 2east | Always On Your SideSheryl Crow ft. Sting |  play_arrow | A duet song by two singers |
| 3east | All Over YouThe Spill Canvas |  play_arrow | A representative American alternative rock band |
| 4east | I think about youAustin & Ally |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love. |
| 5east | ImaginationShawn Mendes |  play_arrow | Shawn Mendes’s bittersweet unrequited love song |
| 6east | Always Been YouJessie Murph |  play_arrow | A bittersweet unrequited-love song, music that resonates with the heart. |
| 7east | IrresponsibleKiana Ledé |  play_arrow | Expressing the pain of unrequited love with a soulful voice |
| 8east | Just a Friend to YouMeghan Trainor |  play_arrow | Megan Trainor’s unrequited love song |
| 9east | Better NowPost Malone |  play_arrow | Post Malone’s song of lingering attachment |
| 10north_east | WeightlessArlo Parks |  play_arrow | A depiction of the pain of a one-sided love given too much, Igi… |
| 11north_east | GorgeousTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Faced with someone so “gorgeous,” I almost feel angry… |
| 12north_east | FallingforyouThe 1975 |  play_arrow | A floating, airy sound and sweet, breathy... |
| 13north_east | Call Out My NameThe Weeknd |  play_arrow | The Canadian singer, The Weeknd… |
| 14north_east | FeelingsJohn Newman |  play_arrow | Feelings that swell even though I know they won’t come true… |
| 15north_east | Untouchable FaceAni DiFranco |  play_arrow | Album works by feminist singer Ani |
| 16north_east | Crown of LoveArcade Fire |  play_arrow | Indie rock, a track from the classic album “Funeral” |
| 17north_east | CornerstoneArctic Monkeys |  play_arrow | Love Song of the Arctic Monkeys, an International Hit |
| 18north_east | C’etait Toi (You Were the Only One)Billy Joel |  play_arrow | Billy Joel’s classic becomes a worldwide hit |
| 19north_east | So Far from MeBrett Dennen |  play_arrow | American folk singer, popular album |
| 20north_east | Learning The GameBuddy Holly |  play_arrow | A classic song about one-way love |
| 21north_east | All Her Favorite FruitCamper Van Beethoven |  play_arrow | Influences on rock band songs and novels |
| 22north_east | AdoreCashmere Cat ft. Ariana Grande |  play_arrow | Hit song by Cashmere Cat and Ariana |
| 23north_east | Here comes my babyCat Stevens |  play_arrow | A sad jazzy track for use in films |
| 24north_east | ShiverColdplay |  play_arrow | A poignant song that feels like a cold breeze flows through it |
| 25north_east | I want youElvis Costello |  play_arrow | Elvis Costello’s sad classic song |
| 26north_east | One For My Baby (and One More for the Road)Frank Sinatra |  play_arrow | A famous song born from a movie, sung by many singers. |
| 27north_east | IrisGoo Goo Dolls |  play_arrow | A song that sings about the inner conflict of love and the desire to convey one's feelings |
| 28north_east | ApologiesGrace Potter and The Nocturnals |  play_arrow | Grace Potter's rock band activities |
| 29north_east | I DoJUDE |  play_arrow | Jude's song is popular in the drama. |
| 30north_east | Nicest ThingKate Nash |  play_arrow | British female singer-songwriter |
| 31north_east | Take This LongingLeonard Cohen |  play_arrow | A classic song that expresses feelings for Nico |
| 32north_east | Two Out Of Three Ain’t BadMeat Loaf |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings about the difficulty of unrequited love |
| 33north_east | Black CloudMorrissey |  play_arrow | A track from Morrissey's 2009 album |
| 34north_east | Love UntoldPaul Westerberg |  play_arrow | Paul Westerberg's solo songs |
| 35north_east | Laugh, I Nearly DiedThe Rolling Stones |  play_arrow | Representative song from the Stones' 2005 album |
| 36north_east | Lily (My one and only)The Smashing Pumpkins |  play_arrow | Songs selected as grunge masterpieces and classic albums |
| 37north_east | I Want The One I Can’t HaveThe Smiths |  play_arrow | Introduction to The Smiths' signature songs and classic albums |
| 38north_east | Song to the SirenTim Buckley |  play_arrow | Legendary track that captivates many artists |
| 39north_east | ScientistColdplay |  play_arrow | A poignant, heart-touching song by Coldplay—moving. |
| 40east | I’m SorryAli Gatie |  play_arrow | Ali Gatie, who has gained popularity with his sweet singing voice, ... |
| 41north_east | TenderBlur |  play_arrow | Blur’s masterpiece, a song sent to a lover |
| 42north_east | AlwaysBon Jovi |  play_arrow | I feel a sense of affinity with John's song of lingering attachment. |
| 43north_east | Somebody That I Used To KnowGotye |  play_arrow | Straightforward lyrics of breakup songs are recommended |
| 44north_east | Car’s OutsideJames Arthur |  play_arrow | James, the heartbreak of a long-distance love weighs heavily on my chest... |
| 45north_east | You’re beautifulJames Blunt |  play_arrow | A beautiful-melody breakup song |
| 46north_east | The One That Got AwayKaty Perry |  play_arrow | A pop song about regrets from youth |
| 47north_east | All I WantKodaline |  play_arrow | The rustic charm of Irish band folk style |
| 48north_east | Forget MeLewis Capaldi |  play_arrow | Touching the heartstrings with the pain of a parting that left a deep scar on the heart… |
| 49north_east | To Be With YouMr. BIG |  play_arrow | The American hard rock band Mr.… |
| 50north_east | THE LONELIESTMåneskin |  play_arrow | The rock band Måneskin weaves a heartrending… |
| 51north_east | You Could Be HappySnow Patrol |  play_arrow | A Poetic Monologue in the Deep Winter Snow |
| 52north_east | Teardrops On My GuitarTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | A song about a teenager’s unrequited crush… |
| 53north_east | Almost LoverA Fine Frenzy |  play_arrow | A poignant unrequited love song, a farewell song that resonates in the heart |
| 54north_east | Chasing PavementsAdele |  play_arrow | An early song by Adele that sings of the pain of love and of determination. |
| 55north_east | All Out Of LoveAir Supply |  play_arrow | Air Supply, the classic band that sings about the pain of heartbreak |
| 56north_east | Notice MeAlli Simpson |  play_arrow | A breakup song filled with hope and positivity |
| 57north_east | You sent me flyingAmy Winehouse |  play_arrow | A heart-stirring song that captures the pain of heartbreak |
| 58north_east | I Can’t Make You Love MeBonnie Raitt |  play_arrow | Bonnie Raitt’s classic that sings of the pain of unrequited love |
| 59north_east | When I Was Your ManBruno Mars |  play_arrow | A soul-stirring song that sings of regret and the pain of heartbreak |
| 60north_east | Too MuchCarly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | An explanation of a song that expresses the poignant feelings of unrequited love |
| 61north_east | I Want You to Want MeCheap Trick |  play_arrow | Cheap Trick’s hit song “I Want You to Want Me” |
| 62north_east | Want U BackCher Lloyd |  play_arrow | A relatable song about feelings for an ex-boyfriend |
| 63north_east | With YouChris Brown |  play_arrow | Chris Brown’s bittersweet love song |
| 64north_east | A Thousand YearsChristina Perri |  play_arrow | A bittersweet unrequited-love anthem that transcends time |
| 65north_east | Because You Loved MeCéline Dion |  play_arrow | A moving masterpiece filled with love and gratitude |
| 66north_east | CrushDavid Archuleta |  play_arrow | A classic youth anthem that sings of the pain of unrequited love |
| 67north_east | Wait For YouElliott Yamin |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of Elliott’s heartrending love |
| 68north_east | Watching You Watch HimEric Hutchinson |  play_arrow | A heart-touching song that sings of the bittersweetness of unrequited love |
| 69north_east | You’re BeautifulJames Blunt |  play_arrow | A love song with the memorable chorus line, “You are beautiful.” |
| 70north_east | Just So You KnowJesse McCartney |  play_arrow | Depicting the pain of unrequited love and bittersweet feelings |
| 71north_east | Think I’m Still In Love With YouJoyce Manor |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song by a punk band |
| 72north_east | StephenKe$ha |  play_arrow | Kesha’s iconic song that portrays a heartrending unrequited love |
| 73north_east | FallingKeri Noble |  play_arrow | A poignant song that sings of love’s uncertainty |
| 74north_east | Yoü And ILady Gaga |  play_arrow | A beautiful heartbreak song captures the heart |
| 75north_east | Leaving My Love BehindLewis Capaldi |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song where two people confirm their feelings for each other |
| 76north_east | EmotionsMariah Carey |  play_arrow | A love song hitting the high notes, brimming with bubbly excitement |
| 77north_east | B-e-a-utifulMegan Nicole |  play_arrow | The loneliness and wishes of a maiden yearning for love |
| 78east | Let Me Love You (Until You Learn To Love Yourself)Ne-Yo |  play_arrow | A song that conveys true love to a wounded woman |
| 79north_east | Somebody To LoveOneRepublic |  play_arrow | A Grammy-nominated band sings about the heartbreak of lost love. |
| 80north_east | Deer in the headlightsOwl City |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of love at first sight. |
| 81north_east | Losing My ReligionR.E.M. |  play_arrow | The lyrics of hit songs are open to diverse interpretations. |
| 82north_east | You Da OneRihanna |  play_arrow | A song of a girl burning with love |
| 83north_east | Leave Your LoverSam Smith |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love |
| 84north_east | Love You Like A Love SongSelena Gomez |  play_arrow | Selena’s new song has a catchy chorus and is popular. |
| 85north_east | I Could Be The OneStacie Orrico |  play_arrow | An up-tempo unrequited love cheer song |
| 86north_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 |
| 87north_east | Mr. BrightsideThe Killers |  play_arrow | Jealousy and emotions of a man drowning in love |
| 88north_east | just my imaginationThe Temptations |  play_arrow | A song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of a man with unrequited love. |
| 89north_east | I Wish You Loved MeTynisha Keli |  play_arrow | A heartfelt cry of the heart, singing of a painful unrequited love |
| 90north_east | Everything You WantVertical Horizon |  play_arrow | The signature song of a rock band that sings of merciless love |
| 91north_east | Make You Feel My LoveAdele |  play_arrow | Distinctive vocals and a sound brimming with originality… |
| 92north_east | AngelAerosmith |  play_arrow | Energetic vocals and high-powered tr... |
| 93north_east | Baby IAriana Grande |  play_arrow | As a rising vocalist, she has strong support from younger audiences... |
| 94east | Shape Of My HeartBackstreet Boys |  play_arrow | As a pop group emblematic of the 1990s... |
| 95north_east | Love On TopBeyoncé |  play_arrow | Beautiful and intense vocals over a grand, smooth track... |
| 96north_east | U Make Me WannaBlue |  play_arrow | Pops and funk and disco classics… |
| 97north_east | PerfumeBritney Spears |  play_arrow | Catchy vocals and a flashy performan… |
| 98north_east | Need Ur LuvCharli XCX |  play_arrow | I'm into a genre called electro hip-hop... |
| 99north_east | I Want Your LoveChic |  play_arrow | A pioneering position in disco-funk… |
| 100north_east | Fix YouColdplay |  play_arrow | While rooted in rock, it's easy-to-listen pop... |
| 101north_east | Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | A melodious to… that is becoming popular around the world |
| 102north_east | Wait For YouElliot Yamin | play_arrow | Thrillingly soaring vocals that are powerful and energetic… |
| 103north_east | IfJanet Jackson |  play_arrow | Despite being Michael Jackson’s sister, she has firmly … |
| 104east | Marry MeJason Derulo |  play_arrow | A pop vocal and a hip-hop line, huh... |
| 105north_east | I Wanna KnowJoe |  play_arrow | Smooth ballads and rhythm and blues... |
| 106north_east | Love At First SightKYLIE MINOGUE |  play_arrow | As a leading pop singer within the EU... |
| 107north_east | Thinking Of YouKaty Perry |  play_arrow | Catchy yet girlish a... |
| 108north_east | She Will Be LovedMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | Pop vocals and a high-skill track wa... |
| 109north_east | Sexy LoveNe-Yo |  play_arrow | Rooted in R&B with soulful vocals... |
| 110north_east | One ThingOne Direction |  play_arrow | A rock band’s peaceful sound with a exhilarating, cathartic e... |
| 111north_east | Bohemian RhapsodyQueen |  play_arrow | A tasteful, rock-based melody… |
| 112north_east | Be MineRobyn |  play_arrow | Europe that is catchy yet has a strong presence... |
| 113north_east | Stay With MeSam Smith |  play_arrow | Just as they emerged as a next-generation singer, the person... |
| 114north_east | You Belong With MeTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Acoustic vocals and highly addictive… |
| 115north_east | A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton |  play_arrow | A brisk, exhilarating burst in an acoustic sound... |
| 116north_east | I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston |  play_arrow | Grand, sweeping vocal phrasing and high-level ki… |
| 117north_east | When I Look At YouMiley Cyrus |  play_arrow | With catchy, girly pop vocals... |
| 118north_east | Strange and BeautifulAqualung |  play_arrow | A song famous from a movie commercial |
| 119north_east | Sitting, Waiting, WishingJack Johnson |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic that cheers on unrequited love |
| 120north_east | To Know Him Is To Love HimAmy Winehouse |  play_arrow | The story of Phil Spector’s early masterpieces |
| 121north_east | Without YouNilson |  play_arrow | A heartrending farewell song, emotions that resonate in the heart |