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[2025] Best Unrequited Love Songs in Western Music for Women

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!

Suddenly, but have you ever experienced unrequited love?

For those who can’t help but feel a pang in their chest when they think back to those days, or for women who are currently experiencing unrequited love, this article introduces some wonderful Western songs about unrequited love.

There are many forms of unrequited love.

Whether the feelings are straightforward or complicated, artists have shared songs shaped by their own experiences.

You’re sure to find a song that resonates with your own story of unrequited love!

Please take a look.

[2025] Recommended for Women! Best Unrequited Love Songs in Western Music (71–80)

Warm BloodCarly Rae Jepsen

Carly Rae Jepsen Warm Blood Audio

Warm BloodCarly Rae Jepsen

A track included on the 2015 album Emotion by Canadian singer Carly Rae Jepsen.

Rostam Batmanglij, the frontman of Vampire Weekend, was involved in its production.

The album was a hit worldwide and reached No.

1 on the charts in Taiwan.

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When You Were YoungAdele

Adele – When We Were Young (Live at The Church Studios)

When You Were YoungAdele

In this song, the protagonist suggests, even just a little, that they might talk with someone incredibly charismatic.

Just seeing this person makes them feel like they’re in a movie—someone like that isn’t easy to find, right?

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The LonelinessBabyface

Babyface – The Loneliness (Official Video)

The LonelinessBabyface

A track by American R&B singer-songwriter and producer Babyface.

It is included on the 2005 album Grown & Sexy.

It was sampled in Sango’s 2017 track Engenho Da Rainha.

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CrushMandy Moore

Mandy Moore – Crush

CrushMandy Moore

A track released in 2001 by American singer-songwriter and actress Mandy Moore.

It was a hit in the United States and Australia, and reached No.

7 on the charts in Ukraine.

The music video was directed by Chris Applebaum.

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Let Her GoPassenger

Passenger | Let Her Go (Official Video)

Let Her GoPassenger

A melancholic track released in 2012 by the British singer-songwriter Passenger.

It was inspired by his ex-girlfriend.

The song was used in a Budweiser commercial that aired during the 2014 Super Bowl.

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SlowRumer

Rumer – Slow

SlowRumer

This number is adorable, featuring a protagonist who’s desperately trying to rein in feelings rushed along by love.

Even while telling themselves not to hurry, once people fall in love, it seems they can’t help but want to get close to the other person at great speed.

The person being pursued might be a bit flustered, too.

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Everything You WantVertical Horizon

Vertical Horizon-Everything You Want

Everything You WantVertical Horizon

A track released in 2000 by the American alternative rock band Vertical Horizon.

It features lyrics filled with anger and sorrow, along with a blend of acoustic guitar and electronic sounds.

It reached No.

1 on the charts in the United States and Canada.

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