Unrequited love breakup songs from Western music. World-famous classics and popular hits.
I’m sure everyone has had times when their feelings didn’t get through and they ended up giving up.
It would be nice if the other person felt at least a little interest in return for how much you like them.
This time, I’d like to introduce some wistful, melancholy Western songs about unrequited love and heartbreak.
Even if you don’t understand the Japanese lyrics, I think the melody and the way they’re sung will still convey the feelings.
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Unrequited love breakup songs in Western music. World classics and popular tracks (91–100)
Careless WhisperGeorge Michael
It’s a dramatic, moody, and mature ballad with a striking saxophone intro.
However, the lyrics tell a self-inflicted tale of a player who hits on another girl and ends up getting dumped by his girlfriend.
It feels like a scene straight out of a lively ’80s disco.
Listening to OliviaAnri
It’s a song that conveys the strength of a woman who, despite lingering feelings for the man she loved and memories of happier times, chooses to cut those ties herself and move forward.
The gentle melody and Anri’s vocals are soothing.
If you’re struggling with a painful love and feel like you can’t hold back your tears, give this song a listen.
Unrequited love breakup songs from Western music: World-famous and popular tracks (101–110)
Carried AwayPassion Pit
Passion Pit has ended up with just a single member now.
But as you can tell from the view counts on their videos, they’re still quite popular.
Their (well, it’s technically a project) songs often have a bright sound, yet the lyrics are suggestive and somewhat cynical.
This song vividly captures the feelings of a man who’s heartbroken, still very much in love with his ex, and wants to ramble on with excuses—making for very interesting lyrics.