Unrequited Love Songs in Western Music: Ranking [2025]

Need Ur LuvCharli XCX36rank/position

Charli XCX – Need Ur Luv (Audio)

This is an unrequited love song by Charli XCX, renowned in the electro-hip-hop genre for her exceptional profile and strikingly fresh sense of beats.

It’s a masterpiece whose deep lyrics, wrapped in danceable grooves, create a uniquely satisfying feel.

SugarMaroon 537rank/position

Maroon 5 – Sugar (Official Music Video)

Unlike classic unrequited-love songs, this is a pop track where the singer practically seems ready to drop to their knees and beg, “Please, I just want you to stay with me.” Both the music video and the song itself are bright and comedic, making you laugh at how desperate they get, while also making unrequited love feel fun.

Can’t Remember to Forget YouShakira38rank/position

Shakira – Can’t Remember to Forget You (Official Video) ft. Rihanna

It portrays a woman’s heart that keeps getting drawn in, even as she thinks she shouldn’t forget about the other person.

She knows it in her head, but she can’t stop love—and you’ll be overwhelmed by the intensely sensual way she sings it.

It’s a passionate melody that’s quintessentially Shakira.

Call Out My NameThe Weeknd39rank/position

The Weeknd – Call Out My Name (Official Video)

This is a song by The Weeknd, a singer from Canada.

It expresses an unbreakable attachment and poignant lingering feelings toward a former partner.

Even while knowing she’s no longer his, he vows to drop everything if she ever calls for help—a one-sided devotion.

Such feelings, with nowhere to go, tighten the heart.

His vocals, like a cry from the soul, and the ethereal, beautiful melody pierce deeply into the chest.

Anyone who has suffered the pain of still thinking about someone even after the relationship has ended will likely empathize acutely with this feeling.

It might be a song that stays by your side until the very moment this love truly ends.

We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift40rank/position

Taylor Swift – We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

I think it’s no exaggeration to call it the most famous breakup song in the world.

You can practically hear Taylor saying, “I’m done being the convenient girl,” and it feels refreshing.

She writes her lyrics based on real experiences—most of them are breakup or heartbreak songs.

From this, you can tell that Taylor Swift is a woman who’s very active in love.

Secret Love SongLittle Mix41rank/position

Little Mix – Secret Love Song (Official Video) ft. Jason Derulo

It’s a song about a bittersweet love that must be kept hidden in public.

If the person you care about already has someone they like or a partner, the lyrics may really resonate with you.

The song is written from both male and female perspectives, and it’s sure to empathize with both sides’ feelings.

All Out of LoveAir Supply42rank/position

Air Supply – All Out Of Love (Official HD Video)

They sing as if pouring in every last ounce of feeling for someone precious who’s no longer by their side.

It’s a song by the Melbourne, Australia band Air Supply.

The sweeping, grand sound is deeply moving.

Featured on the 1980 album “Lost in Love.”