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Hidden gems of unrequited love songs in Western music. Recommended popular tracks.

When you can’t quite express your feelings to someone you like, or when you’ve told them but it isn’t going well, what do you do?

I’ve gathered classic Western songs themed around unrequited love across different ages for those struggling with all kinds of crushes.

If you look into the lyrics’ meanings, you might discover charms you won’t find in Japanese songs!

Hidden gems of unrequited love songs in Western music. Recommended popular tracks (11–20)

Never Say GoodbyeBon Jovi

Bon Jovi – Never Say Goodbye (Official Music Video)
Never Say GoodbyeBon Jovi

“Never Say Goodbye” is a song by Bon Jovi released in 1986.

The track is included on Bon Jovi’s hugely successful album “Slippery When Wet.

” It was written later as the band recalled the bittersweet feelings they experienced during their high school days.

Missing YouJohn Waite

“Missing You” is a song that reached number one in the United States and is sung by the British singer John Waite.

The song has been covered by many artists, including Tina Turner and Rod Stewart.

There’ll Be Sad SongsBilly Ocean

Billy Ocean – There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry) (Official Video)
There'll Be Sad SongsBilly Ocean

Billy Ocean is a British soul and R&B singer, and his song “There’ll Be Sad Songs” is a ballad that reached number one in the United States.

It is included on the 1986 album “Love Zone.”

Wait For MeDaryl Hall & John Oates

Daryl Hall & John Oates – Wait For Me (Official Video)
Wait For MeDaryl Hall & John Oates

“Wait For Me” is a song by Hall & Oates that became a hit, reaching a peak position of No.

18 on the Billboard singles chart.

The track was produced with David Foster, who joined them in the songwriting and production process.

It is included on their album “X-Static.

Lost In Your EyesDebbie Gibson

Debbie Gibson – Lost In Your Eyes (Official Music Video)
Lost In Your EyesDebbie Gibson

“Lost in Your Eyes” is a song by American musical theater actress and singer Debbie Gibson.

Her 1989 release “Electric Youth” reached No.

1 on the album charts, and the single cut from it, “Lost in Your Eyes,” also impressively hit No.

1 in the United States.

FaithfullyJourney

Journey – Faithfully (Official HD Video – 1983)
FaithfullyJourney

“Faithfully” is a song by Journey, and it is the fifth track on the album “Frontiers.

” Its Japanese title is “Toki e no Chikai” (A Vow to Time).

I’m captivated by lead vocalist Steve Perry’s expansive, husky voice.

Hidden gems of unrequited-love songs in Western music: recommended popular tracks (21–30)

I Miss YouKlymaxx

“I Miss You” is a sentimental ballad performed by the American six-woman group Klymaxx.

In 1985, it reached No.

5 on the U.

S.

charts.

It was the third single from their 1985 album “Meeting in the Ladies Room.