Unrequited love breakup songs in Western music. Recommended masterpieces and popular tracks.

Give You HellThe All-American Rejects

The All-American Rejects – Gives You Hell (Official Music Video)

This song isn’t just about heartbreak; it’s a track that wishes anyone who’s had something awful happen—or anyone who gets upset every time they see a certain person—could make them feel the same way.

If you went through the worst kind of breakup, blasting this song and singing along at the top of your lungs might be the best way to blow off steam.

Where Is The Love?The Black Eyed Peas

The Black Eyed Peas – Where Is The Love? (Official Music Video)

The Black Eyed Peas usually have a lot of thrilling, upbeat, and cool tracks, but this song talks about love and is something you can listen to calmly.

The title, “Where Is the Love?”, perfectly captures how you feel after a breakup, and there’s no doubt you’ll relate to it.

With or Without YouU2

U2 – With Or Without You (U2 At The BBC)

BONO’s vocals really pierce a deeply wounded heart.

The guitar sounds are soothing, and every element of the music is calming.

Personally, the section after the first chorus especially resonates with me.

I recommend it when you’ve had your heart broken and want to have a good cry.

CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVEUB40

UB40 CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVE

Just like the title suggests—“I Can’t Help Falling in Love”—this is the kind of song you want to listen to when you’re still hung up after a breakup and absolutely, absolutely can’t forget them.

The reggae sound is very soothing and even has a healing effect.

A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton

Vanessa Carlton – A Thousand Miles

When you’re heartbroken and feeling down, piano sounds really sink into your soul.

This song in particular truly brings tears.

The piano that starts from the intro is set on making you cry.

Listen to it a lot, cry a lot, and you’ll feel refreshed and recover from your heartbreak.

Pink TriangleWeezer

Weezer – Pink Triangle (Live in Germany, Full Song)

A heartbreaking Weezer breakup song with a shocking twist: the girl he fell for turns out to be a lesbian.

You can practically see him flustered and unable to give up as you read the lyrics.

It’s included on the album Pinkerton.

It’s packed with great songs, yet it didn’t sell very well.

the way things gobeabadoobee

beabadoobee – the way things go

Have you ever found it hard to completely let go after a breakup? This is a song released by the British singer-songwriter beabadoobee.

It gently sings of the regret and sadness of a woman who keeps thinking about her ex even after the relationship ends.

If you’ve had a similar experience, you’ll likely relate, and its message will be comforting.

I hope you give it a listen while enjoying her soaring, high-register vocals.