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

Say SomethingA Great Big World, Christina Aguilera

A Great Big World, Christina Aguilera – Say Something (Official Video)

If you have an unrequited love, you’ll surely relate to these lyrics.

They express feelings of sadness, heartache, and the sense that you might break.

When you compare them with your own wavering heart, this one song will surely stay close to yours.

Notice MeAlli Simpson

Alli Simpson – Notice Me [Official Video]

When you think of breakup songs, many people probably imagine acoustic tracks with a sad vibe.

However, this song by Alli Simpson is a positive breakup anthem, pairing an upbeat feel with a message of “I’ll never give up.” The lyric “I’ll do anything to make you turn around and notice me” is empowering just to listen to.

Want U BackCher Lloyd

Cher Lloyd – Want U Back (US Version)

This is the one song I absolutely want girls with unrequited love for their ex to listen to.

“I still want you to come back,” “I get jealous of other girls”—those honest, pure feelings are so relatable.

The colorful music video is also really fun to watch.

Leaving My Love BehindLewis Capaldi

Lewis Capaldi – Leaving My Love Behind (Lyric Video)

This is an unrequited love song by Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi.

The lyrics convey the feelings of a man who senses a change in her heart and tries to confirm whether she still loves him.

It’s a love song that makes you realize how difficult it can be to put feelings into words and confirm each other’s emotions in a relationship.

Lewis Capaldi’s heartrending vocals really pierce the heart, don’t they?

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I Don’t Love YouMy Chemical Romance

My Chemical Romance – I Don’t Love You [Official Music Video] [HD]

It’s a rock ballad by My Chemical Romance, who don’t often do love songs.

The lyrics are about a breakup—bringing up the end of a relationship while putting on a brave face, which makes it all the more heartbreaking.

The music video is retro, quirky, and cute, so I especially recommend women enjoy the song together with the MV.

Somebody To LoveOneRepublic

OneRepublic – Somebody To Love (Lyric Video)

OneRepublic, who have been nominated for Grammy Awards, are a five-member rock band from the United States.

Have you ever felt conflicted when the person you broke up with after a heartbreak found a new partner? This song sings about that lingering attachment.

Pay attention to OneRepublic’s vocals that evoke a sense of bittersweet yearning.

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Losing My ReligionR.E.M.

Losing My Religion

Many hit songs have lyrics that can be interpreted in various ways, and this song is likely one of them.

While the title literally translates to “Losing My Religion,” it is said to be about emotional distance from a loved one and the misalignment that comes from moving through life at different paces.

It was included on the 1991 album “Out of Time,” which propelled R.E.M.

to major success, and it became a huge hit.