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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! A Compilation of Unrequited Love Songs in Western Music (41–50)

Wish You Were HereAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne – Wish You Were Here (Official Video)

Wish You Were HereAvril Lavigne

This song sorrowfully asks, “How can I get you back?” after being left by someone deeply loved.

It expresses a straightforward longing—feeling lonely and pleading, “Come here.” You might even melt from how adorable Avril looks as she sings through tears in the music video.

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Mr. CuriosityJason Mraz

jason mraz – mr.curiosity

Mr. CuriosityJason Mraz

A track by American singer-songwriter Jason Mraz.

It is included on his second album, Mr.

A–Z, released in 2005.

The album reached No.

5 on the U.

S.

charts, was certified Gold, and was nominated for a Grammy Award.

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This Is What It TakesShawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes – This Is What It Takes (Official Audio)

This Is What It TakesShawn Mendes

A track by Canadian singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes.

It is included on his debut album, Handwritten, released in 2015.

The album reached the Top 10 on charts around the world and was certified Platinum in six countries.

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So Into YouTamia

Tamia – So Into You (1998) [Official Video]

So Into YouTamia

An enchanting track released in 1998 by Canadian singer Tamia.

It reached No.

7 on the U.

S.

charts.

It was inspired by the Commodores’ 1978 track “Say Yeah.” The music video features Nicole Richie.

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Need Ur LuvCharli XCX

Charli XCX – Need Ur Luv (Audio)

Need Ur LuvCharli XCX

A track included on the 2014 album “Sucker” by British singer-songwriter Charli XCX.

Vampire Weekend frontman Rostam Batmanglij was involved in its production.

The track is inspired by 1960s French girls.

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My Love is Like a StarDemi Lovato

Demi Lovato – My Love is Like a Star (An Intimate Performance)

My Love is Like a StarDemi Lovato

Demirobert’s singing voice is wonderful! It’s a strong, steady voice that makes you want to listen again and again.

From the title “This Love Is Like a Star,” it sounds like a beautiful love song, but in fact it seems to carry a bittersweet meaning: like a star, the love is far away and not always within reach.

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ClumsyFergie

Fergie – Clumsy

ClumsyFergie

A song packed with Fergie’s sexy allure.

It’s about gradually closing the distance while telling the other person that falling in love has made her a bit clumsy.

Her performance is so youthful and charming it makes you want to ask, “How old is Fergie, anyway?”

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