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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 Collection of Unrequited Love Songs in Western Music (51–60)

Why Don’t You Love MeBeyoncé

Beyoncé – Why Don’t You Love Me

Why Don't You Love MeBeyoncé

This catchy, up-tempo track from Beyoncé.

Though she projects a cool image, you can’t help but feel the contrast and charm when she sings, with a hint of frustration, “Why won’t you love me?” Don’t miss the playful dancing in the music video, too!

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It’s Oh So QuietBjörk

Björk – It’s Oh So Quiet

It's Oh So QuietBjörk

A track produced by Hans Lang and Bert Reisfeld, originally released by Betty Hutton in 1951.

This version by Björk was released in 1995.

The music video, inspired by musicals from the 1940s to the 1960s, was directed by Spike Jonze.

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Get HereBrenda Russell

Brenda Russell ~ Get Here

Get HereBrenda Russell

It seems like they’re suggesting all sorts of ways to the lover who’s probably far away, pleading, “Please find a way to come see me!” It does make you wonder where the two of them even live, but those little questions are likely to be swept away by the romantic singing voice.

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AdoreCashmere Cat ft. Ariana Grande

Cashmere Cat – Adore (Audio) ft. Ariana Grande

AdoreCashmere Cat ft. Ariana Grande

A collaboration between Norwegian DJ and producer Cashmere Cat and American singer Ariana Grande.

Released in 2015, it reached No.

27 on the Belgian charts.

It was inspired by Johnny Gill’s 1990 track “My, My, My.”

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[2025] Recommended for women! A collection of unrequited love Western songs (61–70)

Tiny VesselsDeath Cab for Cutie

Tiny Vessels – Death Cab For Cutie

Tiny VesselsDeath Cab for Cutie

Death Cab for Cutie is an American alternative rock band that has received numerous Grammy Award nominations.

This track is included on the album Transatlanticism, released in 2003.

The album reached No.

8 on the U.

S.

charts.

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Stepping StoneDuffy

Duffy – Stepping Stone

Stepping StoneDuffy

A track released in 2008 by singer-songwriter and actress Duffy.

It became a hit across various European countries as well as in the United States and Australia, reaching No.

3 on the charts in Greece.

The music video was directed by Sophie Muller.

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MemphisJustin Bieber ft. Diplo & Big Sean

Justin Bieber – Memphis (ft Diplo & Big Sean) Audio

MemphisJustin Bieber ft. Diplo & Big Sean

A collaboration by Canadian artist Justin Bieber and American DJ/producer Diplo, along with rapper Big Sean.

It is included on the 2013 album Journals.

It samples Siriusmo’s 2009 track Nights Off.

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