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

All My Little WordsThe Magnetic Fields

the Magnetic Fields- All my Little Words

The Magnetic Fields are an American indie pop band active since 1989.

This track is included on the concept album “69 Love Songs,” released in 1999.

The lead vocals are by American musician LD Beghtol.

RinseVanessa Carlton

Vanessa Carlton – Rinse – HQ w/ Lyrics

A track by American singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton.

It is included on her debut album, Be Not Nobody, released in 2002.

The album was a hit worldwide and was certified Platinum in both the United States and Japan.

Everything You WantVertical Horizon

Vertical Horizon-Everything You Want

A track released in 2000 by the American alternative rock band Vertical Horizon.

Lead singer Matthew Scannell described it as “a sorrow-filled track, like looking through a photo album.” It reached No.

1 on the charts in the United States and Canada.

Someone Like YouAdele

Adele – Someone Like You (Official Music Video)

Doesn’t everyone think Adele is a dignified woman in her forties? As of 2017, she’s still in her twenties.

It’s true that her lyrics have a certain maternal quality and convey a strong sense of warmth.

Why is it that, even though they’re breakup songs, we end up feeling encouraged? Her songs are filled with a powerful vitality.

My Happy EndingAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne – My Happy Ending (Official Video – Clean)

A track packed with contrasts of calm and intensity, featuring a hard, Avril-like intro.

A few years after this song, she would get married, only to divorce soon after—ending up just like the song suggests.

By the way, Avril appears in nearly 100% of her music videos.

It makes perfect sense to showcase that adorable charm, and I’m sure she’s confident about it too.

Best Thing I Never HadBeyoncé

Beyoncé – Best Thing I Never Had (Video)

I don’t think a Japanese person could write this song.

It sounds like they’re thanking the person they broke up with, but they’re not at all—they’re casually throwing in words of resentment.

And yet there’s nothing messy about it, and in the end they thank God.

I think it’s interesting and a good song.

Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest WordBlue

Blue Featuring Elton John – Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word

They are a British dance-vocal group.

They have a mature coolness and are great singers—perhaps similar to EXILE in Japan.

It’s a song about not being able to say words of apology, no matter what.

The emotions are poured into the vocals, and listening to it can bring you to tears.