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

BrokenheartedKarmin

Karmin – Brokenhearted (Official Video)

The song title is downright straightforward.

It’s as if there’s nothing to hide—just boldly declaring “I got my heart broken.” If you only listen to the music, it’s so bright and upbeat you’d wonder if they really did get dumped.

It’s a full-course track packed with jealousy, regret, and sentimentality.

All I WantKodaline

Kodaline – All I Want (Part 1)

They’re a rock band from Ireland.

Their beautiful vocals and the simple, acoustic guitar-driven sound are captivating.

There’s a certain rustic quality that evokes Irish folk music, and it has a strangely nostalgic feel for anyone who listens.

The lyrics tell a bittersweet breakup story, but the music video ends on a fairly happy note.

Dark NecessitiesRed Hot Chili Peppers

Red Hot Chili Peppers – Dark Necessities [OFFICIAL AUDIO]

According to the vocalist Anthony, it seems this song was written when he had a dramatic breakup with a girlfriend he’d dated for about two years.

Red Hot Chili Peppers’ lyrics are surprisingly poetic, with many that make you think.

Anthony may look like a cheerful guy, but in his childhood he was commended at school for writing expressive poetry.

He says he was as cute as an angel when he was a child.

Hold Me While You WaitLewis Capaldi

Lewis Capaldi – Hold Me While You Wait (Interlude Session)

The heart-stirring ballad woven by Scotland’s Lewis Capaldi vividly portrays the pain of heartbreak and the aching hope for reconciliation.

Released in May 2019, the song was included on the album “Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent.” It reached No.

1 on the singles charts in Ireland and Scotland, and climbed to No.

4 on the UK chart.

Capaldi’s powerful vocals brilliantly convey the emotions of a protagonist struggling with the uncertainty of a relationship.

Sensing the end of love yet wanting to cherish the final moments—this song resonates with anyone navigating such complex feelings.

You Could Be HappySnow Patrol

Snow Patrol – You Could Be Happy [HD]

Whether one takes this song as whiny or as bittersweet yet beautiful depends on the listener.

The lyrics are entirely in the first person, almost like a monologue.

The band Snow Patrol has a relentless dedication to their performance in pursuit of beautiful melodies.

This song evokes the clear, deep winter snow and puts you in a poetic mood.

All Out of LoveAir Supply

Air Supply – All Out Of Love (Official HD Video)

They sing as if pouring in every last ounce of feeling for someone precious who’s no longer by their side.

It’s a song by the Melbourne, Australia band Air Supply.

The sweeping, grand sound is deeply moving.

Featured on the 1980 album “Lost in Love.”

HappierEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Happier (Official Music Video)

It’s a masterpiece whose warm melody gently wraps the pain of heartbreak and whose bittersweet yet forward-looking lyrics resonate deeply.

Hailing from the UK, Ed Sheeran delicately portrays the complex emotions that arise when he sees his ex looking happy with someone new.

Included on the album ÷, the song was released as a single in April 2018 and reached No.

6 on the UK charts.

Simple guitar arpeggios and restrained strings tenderly support the aching vocal.

For anyone who’s said goodbye to someone important and, while wishing them happiness, can’t quite shake the lingering loneliness—this is a heartwarming song that stays by your side at the end of love we all experience.