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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 at Cross Purposes… A Compilation of Western Songs About Unattainable Love (121–130)

Losing My ReligionR.E.M.

R.E.M. – Losing My Religion (Official HD Music Video)

Losing My ReligionR.E.M.

A song by the American alternative rock band R.E.M., notable for its mandolin riff.

It was released as a single in 1991.

Singing about merciless love, the track became one of the band’s biggest hits, reaching No.

4 on the Billboard charts.

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With or Without YouU2

U2 – With Or Without You (U2 At The BBC)

With or Without YouU2

A 1987 song by the Irish rock band U2, it is said to be loved by people of all ages around the world.

Written about conflicting emotions, the song is often recalled when one reflects on and struggles with unrequited love.

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A Little Less Sixteen Candles, A Little More “Touch Me”Fall Out Boy

Fall Out Boy – A Little Less Sixteen Candles A Little More “Touch Me”

A Little Less Sixteen Candles, A Little More "Touch Me”Fall Out Boy

This song, which sings about a relationship where love exists but things never work out, was released in 2006 by the American rock band Fall Out Boy.

The music video incorporates parodies of various horror films.

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Teardrops On My GuitarTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Teardrops On My Guitar

Teardrops On My GuitarTaylor Swift

This song, which expresses feelings toward a boy who never notices her crush, always treats her as just a friend, and talks to her about his girlfriend, is based on Taylor Swift’s own experiences in high school.

After its release as a single in 2007, she was contacted by Hardwick, the classmate who had been the “boy” in the lyrics, but Taylor turned him down.

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Miss You Like CrazyThe Moffatts

Miss You Like Crazy – The Moffats

Miss You Like CrazyThe Moffatts

Here’s an introduction to “Miss You Like Crazy” by The Moffatts.

When the chorus kicks in, the song feels so reassuring it’s almost like a gentle push on your back, and it brings a sense of calm.

The unique charm of this track is hard to put into words—you’ll just have to listen to it yourself to understand.

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