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[2026] Unfulfilled Feelings, Hearts Missing Each Other… A Collection of Western Songs About Unrequited Love

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

Musicians who are attuned to the complex movements of emotion we experience in life often share their own experiences with listeners in the form of songs.

It’s not uncommon to find lyrics that describe almost the exact same experience you’ve had—so much so that it hurts to relate.

This time, we’ve picked songs that portray unrequited love and the unresolved feelings that follow a breakup, compiling them across eras and genres—from the latest hits to timeless classics.

Many of these tracks express sadness in a straightforward way, so try listening while reflecting on your own feelings.

[2026] Unrequited Feelings, Hearts Missing Each Other… A Collection of Western Songs About Impossible Love (111–120)

Sorry That I Loved YouAnthony Neely

Anthony Neely [Sorry That I Loved You] Official MV

Sorry That I Loved YouAnthony Neely

Here’s an introduction to “Sorry That I Loved You” by Anthony Neely.

If you’ve gone through a breakup, how about not giving up and stepping outside to look for what’s next? Some people might insensitively pry into your private life, but if you put on your earphones and listen to this song, you might be able to avoid being swayed by unpleasant information from the outside world.

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Walk On ByBritney Spears

Britney Spears ~ Walk on by ( with on screen lyrics )

Walk On ByBritney Spears

Let me introduce this song by Britney Spears.

At first it seems like a crush or heartbreak song, but despite that, it has a surprisingly bright and poppy vibe.

When you think about the lyrics, though, it starts to feel like a cheer-up anthem for people going through those feelings.

Before your feelings for that special someone go too far, take action—no, you have to take action.

How about boosting your confidence with this tearful, late-night track that tells you just that?

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CrushDavid Archuleta

David Archuleta – Crush (Official Video)

CrushDavid Archuleta

Let me introduce this song by the up-and-coming singer David Archuleta, who debuted in 2008.

It features a sultry vocal and a very easy-to-listen-to mid-tempo groove.

The overall tone isn’t particularly dark, and the lyrics are uplifting.

It’s a song I’d like to dedicate as a cheer to those who have fallen in love at first sight, or to anyone trying to stay positive after heartbreak.

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Be AlrightDean Lewis

Dean Lewis – Be Alright (Official Video)

Be AlrightDean Lewis

Dean Lewis’s classic breakup song “Be Alright.” The song captures the heart-wrenching feelings of a man who’s been cheated on.

While the melody wraps it all in a pop vibe, the content is incredibly messy and dramatic (lol).

Rather than repeating the same lines, the lyrics unfold like a story, with the characters’ emotions evolving over time.

It may be a messy theme, but the lyrics are still catchy—so definitely give it a listen.

It’s especially recommended for men going through a breakup right now!

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Say You Love MeJessie Ware

Jessie Ware – Say You Love Me (Official Music Video)

Say You Love MeJessie Ware

Here’s a track by Jessie Ware, who began her career in the UK in 2012.

While many of her songs feature melodies and lyrics that reach out to people, this one gives quite an introspective impression in both its sound and words.

It’s the kind of song where the emotions aren’t openly expressed outwardly, yet inwardly—at the core—they’re being turned over and held within oneself.

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