Unrequited Love Songs in Western Music: Ranking [2025]
We’re excited to present the latest top 100 unrequited love songs in Western music, ranked by the highest number of plays! It’s packed with tracks that empathize with the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love and songs that give you a boost.
There are plenty of hit songs included, so you’ll probably recognize many of them.
The playlist is updated weekly.
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Unrequited Love Songs in Western Music Ranking [2025] (71–80)
Another LoveTom Odell78rank/position
It’s about starting a new romance but finding yourself reminded of the previous one.
Even though there are so many things you want to do together, laugh about, and memories you want to create, the past gets in the way.
It’s a poignant song that imagines a love that was so important it still lingers.
The One That Got AwayKaty Perry79rank/position
Rather than a heartbreak song, it’s closer to a memory song—or even a regret song.
The lyrics capture a very teenage vibe, about cutting loose and doing reckless things.
It’s poppy and easy to listen to, with an addictive hook that makes you want to sing it at karaoke.
The music video, which builds to a shocking ending, is a must-see.
Story Of My LifeOne Direction80rank/position
An emotional breakup song by the hugely popular boy group One Direction.
The song portrays the confusion of realizing that the life he had imagined with his girlfriend is gone, yet its refreshing melody conveys a sense of optimism, making it feel like a page from their youth that’s quintessentially them.
Unrequited Love Songs in Western Music Ranking [2025] (81–90)
PayphoneMaroon 5 ft.Wiz Khalifa81rank/position
A collaboration between the American pop-rock band Maroon 5 and rapper Wiz Khalifa.
The music video, directed by Sam Bayer, was filmed in the California desert.
It was sampled in DJ Earworm’s 2012 track “Shine Brighter.”
Boulevard of broken dreamsGreen Day82rank/position
Green Day is a male rock band.
You’ve just had your heart broken, so you want to be left alone.
If you feel that way, why not immerse yourself in a Green Day song that beautifully sings of the sorrow of loneliness? The beautiful melody is also a highlight.
One Call AwayCharlie Puth83rank/position
Singer-songwriter Charlie Puth, known for crafting numerous hits with catchy melodies.
This ballad from his debut album Nine Track Mind is a song that cheers on the bittersweet feelings of unrequited love.
The message that he’ll come running with just one phone call portrays a steadfast heart that longs to always be there for the one he loves.
Though he can’t be Superman, he wants to be your own personal hero—an emotional sentiment that really hits home.
Released in August 2015, the song was even nominated for Best Crush Song, making it a quintessential anthem for unrequited love.
With its warm sound, it’s a must-listen for anyone who hasn’t yet found the courage to confess their feelings.
Un-Break My HeartToni Braxton84rank/position
It’s a ballad in which the singer pleads with the person who left them to come back just once more and mend their wounded heart.
Judging by how things are going, getting back together probably isn’t likely, but right after a breakup, isn’t this how anyone would feel?