Unrequited love breakup songs from Western music. World-famous classics and popular hits.

Sweet IllusionsRyan Adams

Sweet Illusions – Ryan Adams

A track by American singer-songwriter Ryan Adams.

It is included on the 2005 album Cold Roses.

The album was a hit worldwide, reaching No.

8 on the Swedish charts and selling over 159,000 copies in the United States.

Your Ex-Lover Is DeadSTARS

Stars – Your Ex-Lover Is Dead

A melancholic baroque pop track released in 2005 by the Canadian indie pop group Stars.

It was featured in teen dramas such as Degrassi: The Next Generation and The O.C.

Teardrops On My GuitarTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Teardrops On My Guitar

A love song about a teenager’s unrequited crush.

It’s a country-pop track released when Taylor Swift was 17, and it became a hit in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and other countries.

The music video features Tyler Hilton, also known for his role in the TV drama One Tree Hill.

Somebody ElseThe 1975

The 1975 – Somebody Else (Official Video)

A gem of a love song that portrays the end of a passionate romance and the struggle of entering a new relationship.

Released in February 2016 by the British band The 1975, this track delicately expresses lingering attachment and jealousy toward a former lover.

Its sound, reminiscent of 80s synth-pop, and Matty Healy’s emotive vocals strike a deep chord.

Included on the album “I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful yet So Unaware of It,” it was also featured in the film “The Edge of Seventeen.” It’s a perfect choice for soothing the pain of heartbreak or for anyone wrestling with complex romantic feelings.

Give You HellThe All-American Rejects

The All-American Rejects – Gives You Hell (Official Music Video)

This song isn’t just about heartbreak; it’s a track that wishes anyone who’s had something awful happen—or anyone who gets upset every time they see a certain person—could make them feel the same way.

If you went through the worst kind of breakup, blasting this song and singing along at the top of your lungs might be the best way to blow off steam.

A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton

Vanessa Carlton – A Thousand Miles

When you’re heartbroken and feeling down, piano sounds really sink into your soul.

This song in particular truly brings tears.

The piano that starts from the intro is set on making you cry.

Listen to it a lot, cry a lot, and you’ll feel refreshed and recover from your heartbreak.

Everything You WantVertical Horizon

Vertical Horizon-Everything You Want

A track released in 2000 by the American alternative rock band Vertical Horizon.

Lead singer Matthew Scannell described it as “a sorrow-filled track, like looking through a photo album.” It reached No.

1 on the charts in the United States and Canada.