[2025] Unrequited feelings, hearts out of sync… A collection of Western songs about impossible love

Need Ur LuvCharli XCX

Charli XCX – Need Ur Luv (Audio)

Charli XCX is a British singer-songwriter and actress.

Her music is characterized by electro-pop that emphasizes the resonance between colors—such as black, pink, purple, and red—and sound.

This song, which sings of a thirst for love with the message “I won’t give up,” is included on her 2014 album Sucker.

Call Out My NameThe Weeknd

The Weeknd – Call Out My Name (Official Video)

People say this song is about The Weeknd—Abel Tesfaye’s ex-girlfriend—but more than that, it’s his soulful, mysterious sound and soaring high notes that truly sweep you away.

If someone sang a love song with a voice like his, the aching tenderness would make your chest tighten.

A proven talent and Grammy winner, his vocals are acclaimed around the world.

DistanceChristina Perri

christina perri feat. jason mraz – distance [official music video]

Let me introduce this track featuring Jason Mraz, a male singer-songwriter who has won a Grammy.

Along with its mystical vibe, the song flows gently with beautiful acoustic guitar arpeggios.

However, it seems to be a piece whose lyrics are hard to interpret—touching on themes like a romance between people of different social standings or a relationship that can’t cross the line from friendship.

It’s the kind of song that can soothe you whether you explore your own interpretation or simply play it as background music, so it’s one I truly hope you’ll give a listen.

We Belong TogetherMariah Carey

Mariah Carey – We Belong Together (Official Music Video)

Mariah Carey is an R&B singer who is highly acclaimed in the English-speaking world and well-known in Japan, too.

She basically sings in a whispery voice and tends to lean into it especially in the lower register.

Her song “We Belong Together” is a breakup track that highlights that vocal quality.

It isn’t intense; instead, it’s crafted with a consistently calm flow and smooth melody.

The lyrics express regret over letting a lover go.

It portrays a woman’s feelings with striking realism, so be sure to check it out.

Breaking PointLogan Michael

Logan Michael – Breaking Point (F U) [Official Video]

American singer-songwriter Logan Michael’s October 2023 release vividly captures the moment a romance comes to an end.

The image of the protagonist spending sleepless nights with a whiskey in hand is sure to strike a chord with listeners.

The fierce words hurled at the other person reveal a relationship that has passed the point of no return.

Coupled with a powerful musicality that transcends pop/rock boundaries, it becomes a track that shakes the listener to the core.

It’s a song that will resonate with anyone nursing a broken heart or feeling like they’ve reached their limit.

OceansSeafret

Seafret – Oceans

The bittersweet feelings of longing for a distant lover wash over the heart like gentle ocean waves, ebbing and flowing.

It’s this fragile yet beautiful emotion set to a serene melody that defines the music of Seafret, an indie folk duo from the UK.

Released in January 2016, this song features Jack Sedman’s delicate vocals and Harry Draper’s tender guitar intertwining with ease, guiding listeners into a deep sea of emotion.

The lyrics liken the distance between lovers to the sea, expressing not only physical separation but also the gap between hearts.

It’s a track that resonates with anyone in a long-distance relationship or anyone aching for someone their feelings can’t quite reach.

Girl All The Bad Guys WantBowling For Soup

Bowling For Soup – Girl All The Bad Guys Want

It’s a 2002 single by the Texas band Bowling For Soup.

The song is a cute and somewhat comical track about a boy who keeps nursing a crush even though he knows they’re mismatched.

It reached No.

8 on the UK Singles Chart.