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

Go AwayWeezer

Weezer – Go Away (Official Music Video)

Sometimes a breakup makes you feel sad, and other times you just feel fed up—everyone feels that way now and then.

In those moments, why not sing a song called “Go Away” to let your feelings out? Repeat the lyrics over and over and sing to blow off some steam.

AftermathR.E.M.

R.E.M. “Aftermath” (Official Music Video)

A track released in 2004 by the American alternative rock band R.E.M.

It is about a woman who has broken up with her boyfriend and became a hit in the United States and various European countries.

The music video was filmed at locations including the Hyatt Regency Hotel in San Francisco.

Careless WhisperGeorge Michael

George Michael – Careless Whisper (Official Video)

It’s a dramatic, moody, and mature ballad with a striking saxophone intro.

However, the lyrics tell a self-inflicted tale of a player who hits on another girl and ends up getting dumped by his girlfriend.

It feels like a scene straight out of a lively ’80s disco.

Time goes byEvery Little Thing

「Time goes by」MUSIC VIDEO / Every Little Thing

It’s a famous song by Every Little Thing that sold over a million copies.

The lyrics say it’d be nice if, someday, we could laugh about having argued and not being able to be honest.

If only we could turn a heartbreak into nourishment for life like that.

Listening to OliviaAnri

Anri / Listening to Olivia [Official Video]

It’s a song that conveys the strength of a woman who, despite lingering feelings for the man she loved and memories of happier times, chooses to cut those ties herself and move forward.

The gentle melody and Anri’s vocals are soothing.

If you’re struggling with a painful love and feel like you can’t hold back your tears, give this song a listen.