Unrequited love breakup songs from Western music. World-famous classics and popular hits.
I’m sure everyone has had times when their feelings didn’t get through and they ended up giving up.
It would be nice if the other person felt at least a little interest in return for how much you like them.
This time, I’d like to introduce some wistful, melancholy Western songs about unrequited love and heartbreak.
Even if you don’t understand the Japanese lyrics, I think the melody and the way they’re sung will still convey the feelings.
Playlist
| Unrequited love breakup songs from Western music. World-famous classics and popular hits. | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Someone Like YouAdele |  play_arrow | Adele is a singer in her twenties with a commanding presence. |
| 2 | What do you mean?Justin Bieber |  play_arrow | Justin's mature electronic track |
| 3 | We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Taylor sings about heartbreak |
| 4 | Let Her GoPassenger |  play_arrow | The charm of a distinctive voice that is striking and persuasive |
| 5 | Stay with meSam Smith |  play_arrow | Sam Smith’s moving ballad |
| 6 | PayphoneMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | Maroon 5 is a band that sings mature and refreshing breakup songs. |
| 7 | Don’t Look Back in AngerOasis |  play_arrow | A song for her that ripped off Imagine on the piano. |
| 8 | The One That Got AwayKaty Perry |  play_arrow | A pop song about regrets from youth |
| 9 | So SickNe-Yo |  play_arrow | Ne-Yo expresses heartbreak over the phone |
| 10 | You’re beautifulJames Blunt |  play_arrow | A beautiful-melody breakup song |
| 11 | Best Thing I Never HadBeyoncé |  play_arrow | While resenting the one I’m parting with, I give thanks to God |
| 12 | CreepRadiohead |  play_arrow | A signature Radiohead song with self-deprecating content |
| 13 | GirlThe Beatles |  play_arrow | A poignant, narrative-style masterpiece by the Beatles |
| 14 | MAGIC!Rude |  play_arrow | A romantic comedy song about wanting the father’s approval |
| 15 | AlwaysBon Jovi |  play_arrow | I feel a sense of affinity with John's song of lingering attachment. |
| 16 | Somebody That I Used To KnowGotye |  play_arrow | Straightforward lyrics of breakup songs are recommended |
| 17 | My Happy EndingAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | A song with Avril’s signature hard edge and captivating vocals |
| 18 | TenderBlur |  play_arrow | Blur’s masterpiece, a song sent to a lover |
| 19 | When I Was Your ManBruno Mars |  play_arrow | A bittersweet ballad by Bruno Mars |
| 20 | Always Been YouJessie Murph |  play_arrow | A bittersweet unrequited-love song, music that resonates with the heart. |
| 21 | She Was MineLawson |  play_arrow | A British band named after a doctor |
| 22 | Love Is A LaserquestArctic Monkeys |  play_arrow | A thought for a woman I loved who has already passed away… |
| 23 | Every Love That Ever WasHome Video |  play_arrow | When you're heartbroken and feel like giving up, please listen to this song on P... |
| 24 | FighterChristina Aguilera |  play_arrow | A powerful singing voice that turned heartbreak into anger |
| 25 | BrokenheartedKarmin |  play_arrow | A bright breakup song packed with emotion |
| 26 | All I WantKodaline |  play_arrow | The rustic charm of Irish band folk style |
| 27 | Dark NecessitiesRed Hot Chili Peppers |  play_arrow | Anthony composed a piece with farewell as its theme. |
| 28 | Hold Me While You WaitLewis Capaldi |  play_arrow | The pain of heartbreak and the bittersweet longing to get back together |
| 29 | You Could Be HappySnow Patrol |  play_arrow | A Poetic Monologue in the Deep Winter Snow |
| 30 | You’re BeautifulJames Blunt | play_arrow | British singer James Blun… |
| 31 | Better NowPost Malone |  play_arrow | Post Malone’s song of lingering attachment |
| 32 | IrresponsibleKiana Ledé |  play_arrow | Expressing the pain of unrequited love with a soulful voice |
| 33 | Just a Friend to YouMeghan Trainor |  play_arrow | Megan Trainor’s unrequited love song |
| 34 | Call Out My NameThe Weeknd |  play_arrow | The Canadian singer, The Weeknd… |
| 35 | feel like shitTate McRae |  play_arrow | Tate McRae, who wrote about a heartrending love... |
| 36 | Leave Your LoverSam Smith |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love |
| 37 | HappierEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | Ed Sheeran’s heartbreak song |
| 38 | Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest WordBlue |  play_arrow | Apology theme song for a dance-vocal group |
| 39 | Jar of HeartsChristina Perri |  play_arrow | Sing beautifully about anger toward the one who broke your heart |
| 40 | Fingers CrossedLauren Spencer Smith |  play_arrow | A ballad that depicts the pain of heartbreak |
| 41 | Bye Bye ByeNSYNC |  play_arrow | A upbeat breakup song about moving on |
| 42 | Pink TriangleWeezer |  play_arrow | A heartbreak song about the girl I like being a lesbian |
| 43 | Without YouNilson |  play_arrow | A heartrending farewell song, emotions that resonate in the heart |
| 44 | Amnesia5 Seconds of Summer |  play_arrow | A refreshing breakup song by Five Seconds |
| 45 | I Can’t Make You Love MeAdele |  play_arrow | Originally by Bonnie Raitt… |
| 46 | All Out of LoveAir Supply |  play_arrow | A song that expresses feelings for someone you've lost |
| 47 | I’m SorryAli Gatie |  play_arrow | Ali Gatie, who has gained popularity with his sweet singing voice, ... |
| 48 | CongratulationsBlue October |  play_arrow | The woman I had feelings for has already married someone else... |
| 49 | it’s my lifeBon Jovi |  play_arrow | Heartbreak is a fleeting moment in life. Overcoming it helps you grow. |
| 50 | I Don’t Think That I Like HerCharlie Puth |  play_arrow | A poignant depiction of unrequited heartbreak by Charlie... |
| 51 | I Want You to Want MeCheap Trick |  play_arrow | American rock band Cheap… |
| 52 | Gotta Get Thru ThisDaniel Bedingfield |  play_arrow | Daniel B, a British singer… |
| 53 | The AlibiDylan |  play_arrow | Dylan’s heartbreak song resonates |
| 54 | Heartbreak AnniversaryGiveon |  play_arrow | A vivid portrayal of the pain of heartbreak, by Giveon... |
| 55 | Two GhostsHarry Styles |  play_arrow | Harry Styles's wistful heartbreak ballad |
| 56 | Car’s OutsideJames Arthur |  play_arrow | James, the heartbreak of a long-distance love weighs heavily on my chest... |
| 57 | InsensitiveJann Arden |  play_arrow | Canadian singer-songwriter Jan… |
| 58 | Forget MeLewis Capaldi |  play_arrow | Touching the heartstrings with the pain of a parting that left a deep scar on the heart… |
| 59 | Breaking PointLogan Michael |  play_arrow | It’s a heartbreak song where sadness and anger are intertwined... |
| 60 | Lost The BreakupMaisie Peters |  play_arrow | A powerful song about overcoming heartbreak and looking ahead |
| 61 | Two Out Of Three Ain’t BadMeat Loaf |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings about the difficulty of unrequited love |
| 62 | How Am I Supposed To Live Without YouMichael Bolton |  play_arrow | Originally, Laura Branigan was supposed to... |
| 63 | To Be With YouMr. BIG |  play_arrow | The American hard rock band Mr.… |
| 64 | THE LONELIESTMåneskin |  play_arrow | The rock band Måneskin weaves a heartrending… |
| 65 | Love MeNational Product |  play_arrow | A heartbreak ballad by a hard rock band from Hawaii |
| 66 | Break Up with HimOld Dominion |  play_arrow | A country mu… formed in Nashville |
| 67 | SpiteOmar Apollo |  play_arrow | Mexican-American singer, Omar A... |
| 68 | Love AgainPentatonix |  play_arrow | A powerful, weighty track about heartbreak shattering one’s sense of self, voiced through vehement accusations toward the other person. |
| 69 | Jessie’s GirlRIck Springfield |  play_arrow | Australian singer Rick … |
| 70 | Me and My Broken HeartRixton |  play_arrow | A poignant song about a man hurt by a woman |
| 71 | Sweet IllusionsRyan Adams |  play_arrow | American singer-songwriter Ry… |
| 72 | Your Ex-Lover Is DeadSTARS |  play_arrow | St..., an indie pop group from Canada |
| 73 | Teardrops On My GuitarTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | A song about a teenager’s unrequited crush… |
| 74 | Somebody ElseThe 1975 |  play_arrow | A love song depicting the end of a romance and inner conflict |
| 75 | Give You HellThe All-American Rejects |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song about relieving the stress of a broken heart |
| 76 | A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton |  play_arrow | A piano sound when you're feeling down after a heartbreak... |
| 77 | Everything You WantVertical Horizon |  play_arrow | An American alternative rock band... |
| 78 | Almost LoverA Fine Frenzy |  play_arrow | A poignant unrequited love song, a farewell song that resonates in the heart |
| 79 | Say SomethingA Great Big World, Christina Aguilera |  play_arrow | A song that expresses the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love |
| 80 | Notice MeAlli Simpson |  play_arrow | A breakup song filled with hope and positivity |
| 81 | Want U BackCher Lloyd |  play_arrow | A relatable song about feelings for an ex-boyfriend |
| 82 | Leaving My Love BehindLewis Capaldi |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song where two people confirm their feelings for each other |
| 83 | I Don’t Love YouMy Chemical Romance |  play_arrow | A rock ballad that sings tough while hiding heartbreak |
| 84 | Somebody To LoveOneRepublic |  play_arrow | A Grammy-nominated band sings about the heartbreak of lost love. |
| 85 | Losing My ReligionR.E.M. |  play_arrow | The lyrics of hit songs are open to diverse interpretations. |
| 86 | P.S. I Hope You’re Happy ft. blink-182The Chainsmokers |  play_arrow | A bittersweet unrequited love song of lingering feelings for an ex-girlfriend and quiet support |
| 87 | 366 daysHY |  play_arrow | The feeling of not being able to forget a past lover is supe... |
| 88 | After a broken heartCHIHIRO |  play_arrow | Keep the title as it is, the feeling of heartbreak, ah... |
| 89 | When She Was MineLawson | play_arrow | A song by the British rock band Lawson. … |
| 90 | Story Of My LifeOne Direction |  play_arrow | The hugely popular boy group, One Direction... |
| 91 | ImagineJohn Lennon |  play_arrow | For a woman in her thirties, even more than her own heartbreak... |
| 92 | d’you know what i meanOasis |  play_arrow | I don’t want to bear the sorrow about my partner alone. And th… |
| 93 | Lovers AgainEXILE |  play_arrow | Back when EXILE had seven members, especially in terms of romance... |
| 94 | U Make Me WannaBlue |  play_arrow | Pops and funk and disco classics… |
| 95 | Thinking Of YouKaty Perry |  play_arrow | Catchy yet girlish a... |
| 96 | Go AwayWeezer |  play_arrow | There are times when you feel sad from heartbreak, and oth… |
| 97 | AftermathR.E.M. |  play_arrow | An American alternative rock band... |
| 98 | Careless WhisperGeorge Michael |  play_arrow | A dramatic piece with a striking saxophone intro… |
| 99 | Time goes byEvery Little Thing |  play_arrow | The million-selling track, Every L… |
| 100 | Listening to OliviaAnri |  play_arrow | Lingering feelings for the man I loved, and the times when I was happy... |
| 101 | Carried AwayPassion Pit |  play_arrow | The appeal of Passion Pit's breakup songs |