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

Cry me a riverJustin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake – Cry Me A River (Official Video)

Here’s a song by Justin Timberlake, formerly a member of *’N Sync*.

As you can tell from the tone, it gives off a pretty dark impression.

It seems to be about being cruelly betrayed by someone you devoted yourself to, and you can sense a bit of resentment in it.

If you ever find yourself in a similar situation, why not let this song speak for your feelings and use it as a way to let them out?

UnfaithfulRihanna

Rihanna – Unfaithful (Official Music Video)

For those looking for a slightly deranged breakup song, I recommend “Unfaithful.” The lyrics are basically an orthodox breakup song, but the chorus ends with the chilling line, “I don’t want to be a murderer.” It portrays the feelings of a woman who catches the person she loves with another woman—raw and terrifying, right? (lol) The melody is also heavy, matching the lyrics perfectly.

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Call me maybeCarly Rae Jepsen

Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe

We’d like to introduce this song by Carly Rae Jepsen, which became an explosive hit thanks in part to tweets from Justin Bieber.

Many people have probably heard the strings and melody in the chorus somewhere before, and you can tell that the song places a lot of emphasis on the chorus in its overall structure.

This track, in particular, has a very girlish vibe—an uplifting, happy song that makes you feel her fluttering excitement.

So SickNe-Yo

Ne-Yo – So Sick (Official Music Video)

Ne-Yo’s hit song “So Sick.” It’s super famous, so I’m sure many of you know it.

It’s a fairly orthodox R&B track, but with no unnecessary sections, it’s extremely easy to listen to.

It’s a song that really embodies the characteristics of 2000s R&B.

The lyrics, which depict the raw feelings of a heartbroken man, are also a highlight.

You know how some songs have melodies that don’t match the lyrics? This one matches perfectly—the lyrics and melody fit so well that there’s no sense of dissonance, making it a very pleasant listen.

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You’re BeautifulJames Blunt

James Blunt – You’re Beautiful (Official Music Video) [4K]

Released as a single from the album in 2005, it became a massive hit.

In Japan, it was used everywhere—from a TV drama theme song to a major car manufacturer’s commercial—spreading its name widely.

It even reached No.

1 on the U.S.

Billboard Hot 100.

The song is said to have been born from a real experience of seeing an ex-girlfriend with another man at a subway station.

Its beautiful melody heightens the sense of melancholy, and James Blunt’s dry vocals make it all the more tear-inducing.