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

TenderBlur

Blur – Tender (Official Music Video)

Speaking of Blur, this is the song.

It’s well known that it was sent to his girlfriend, Justine.

While they usually write cynical lyrics and twisty pop songs, this one is relatively straightforward and hits you directly.

With its grand gospel elements, it more than showcases the breadth of their musicality.

AlwaysBon Jovi

Bon Jovi – Always (Official Music Video)

Even a handsome guy like Jon Bon Jovi sings clingy, lovesick songs like this one, which makes him feel more relatable.

As a piece of music it’s excellent too—a cool track featuring his soaring vocals.

The music video is also brimming with Jon’s charm.

it’s my lifeBon Jovi

Bon Jovi – It’s My Life (Official Music Video)

What’s a broken heart, anyway?! So you got dumped—so what?! In the span of a long, long life, it’s just a fleeting moment! It’s sure to make you see it as a trivial problem.

This is my life—I’ll get over this heartbreak and come out of it a renewed version of myself! It’ll convince you of that.

Happy songBring Me The Horizon

Bring Me The Horizon – Happy Song (Official Audio)

Listen to this when you’re consumed with hatred for the person who dumped you—so much that you could almost kill them.

Contrary to its title, “Happy Song,” it’s an intensely cathartic track that’s great for relieving stress.

Belt it out at karaoke and you’ll stop caring about the guy who dumped you.

FighterChristina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera – Fighter (Official HD Video)

Turning heartbreak into anger and expressing emotions without trying to hide them is incredibly bold—almost masculine—even though she’s a woman.

Her performance is so full of energy that, even after one listen, it doesn’t sound like a breakup song at all.

That’s how powerful it is.

As you can see in the music video, despite her strong, forceful vocals, Aguilera has a very cute face.

Jar of HeartsChristina Perri

christina perri – jar of hearts [official music video]

When it comes to heartbreak, some people get depressed, some keep pushing forward positively, and some aren’t too bothered—but this song is packed with unmistakable anger.

The lyrics are furious from start to finish.

It seems the ex was quite the player.

That anger is sung with striking clarity and beauty.

Watching the music video along with it will let you immerse yourself even more deeply in the world of the song.

YellowColdplay

Coldplay – Yellow (Official Video)

All of Coldplay’s songs are gentle and calming, and Yellow, by far, is a song that truly touches the heart.

The guitar sound, the tone of the vocals—everything slips right into your mind, making it a very relaxing song.

It helps mend a broken heart.