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

She Was MineLawson

Lawson – When She Was Mine

It seems they took their band name from the doctor who saved a member’s life.

They definitely don’t sell things like Karaage-kun, you know.

Their sound has a refreshing feel, which is a hallmark of the band, and they’re very popular, especially in the UK.

They have a lot of breakup songs, and I think they’re somewhat similar to Japan’s band Back Number.

Love Is A LaserquestArctic Monkeys

Arctic Monkeys – Love Is A Laserquest (Live on KEXP)

A track that sings about feelings for a woman who has already passed away and the pain in the heart from being in love.

It is included on the 2011 album “Suck It and See” by the British indie rock band Arctic Monkeys.

The track is influenced by country music.

Every Love That Ever WasHome Video

Home Video – “Every Love That Ever Was”

When you’re feeling down after a heartbreak, I’d love for you to listen to this song while watching its music video.

The sound that lets you feel the vastness of the universe and the gentle synth tones will soothe a heart that’s on the verge of breaking.

When you’re struggling, I recommend grand, expansive songs like this.

Better NowPost Malone

Post Malone – Better Now

This is a song by American artist Post Malone about the lingering feelings for a former lover.

Even while putting on a brave face and saying “I’m fine without you,” the heart can’t help but keep thinking of that person—many of us have probably felt that way.

Despite its upbeat melody, the lyrics lay bare a painfully straightforward longing that tightens the chest.

An unforgettable love can be agonizing, but the experience of loving someone that deeply will surely help you grow.

Listen to “Better Now,” accept your feelings just once, and take your next step forward.

IrresponsibleKiana Ledé

Kiana Ledé – Irresponsible (Official Music Video)

This song by American R&B singer Kiana Ledé conveys her aching emotions.

Carried by a melancholic melody, it tells the story of a heart shattered by the irresponsibility of someone she trusted.

The despair of realizing that the flirtatious signals that made her believe the feelings were mutual were nothing but her own misunderstanding is truly painful.

The way she wavers between blaming the other person and being unable to let go of her feelings is something anyone who has experienced unrequited love can painfully relate to.

Kiana Ledé’s soulful voice seems to envelop and soothe this unbearable suffering.

Call Out My NameThe Weeknd

The Weeknd – Call Out My Name (Official Video)

This is a song by The Weeknd, a singer from Canada.

It expresses an unbreakable attachment and poignant lingering feelings toward a former partner.

Even while knowing she’s no longer his, he vows to drop everything if she ever calls for help—a one-sided devotion.

Such feelings, with nowhere to go, tighten the heart.

His vocals, like a cry from the soul, and the ethereal, beautiful melody pierce deeply into the chest.

Anyone who has suffered the pain of still thinking about someone even after the relationship has ended will likely empathize acutely with this feeling.

It might be a song that stays by your side until the very moment this love truly ends.

FighterChristina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera – Fighter (Official HD Video)

Turning heartbreak into anger and expressing emotions without trying to hide them is incredibly bold—almost masculine—even though she’s a woman.

Her performance is so full of energy that, even after one listen, it doesn’t sound like a breakup song at all.

That’s how powerful it is.

As you can see in the music video, despite her strong, forceful vocals, Aguilera has a very cute face.