Unrequited love breakup songs from Western music. World-famous classics and popular hits.

HappierEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Happier (Official Music Video)

It’s a masterpiece whose warm melody gently wraps the pain of heartbreak and whose bittersweet yet forward-looking lyrics resonate deeply.

Hailing from the UK, Ed Sheeran delicately portrays the complex emotions that arise when he sees his ex looking happy with someone new.

Included on the album ÷, the song was released as a single in April 2018 and reached No.

6 on the UK charts.

Simple guitar arpeggios and restrained strings tenderly support the aching vocal.

For anyone who’s said goodbye to someone important and, while wishing them happiness, can’t quite shake the lingering loneliness—this is a heartwarming song that stays by your side at the end of love we all experience.

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.

When I Was Your ManBruno Mars

Bruno Mars – When I Was Your Man [Japanese Subtitled Ver.]

A master craftsman of pop music who’s hugely popular in Japan and has even appeared on Music Station.

This song is a gentle ballad, yet it’s very pop from start to finish and extremely easy to listen to.

And the lyrics—get ready to cry! The heartrending wish for her happiness comes through so powerfully that it’s well worth a listen.

You’ll surely realize that Bruno Mars is far more than just a crowd favorite.

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.

She Was MineLawson

Lawson – When She Was Mine

It seems they took their band name from the doctor who saved a member’s life.

They definitely don’t sell things like Karaage-kun, you know.

Their sound has a refreshing feel, which is a hallmark of the band, and they’re very popular, especially in the UK.

They have a lot of breakup songs, and I think they’re somewhat similar to Japan’s band Back Number.

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.

Every Love That Ever WasHome Video

Home Video – “Every Love That Ever Was”

When you’re feeling down after a heartbreak, I’d love for you to listen to this song while watching its music video.

The sound that lets you feel the vastness of the universe and the gentle synth tones will soothe a heart that’s on the verge of breaking.

When you’re struggling, I recommend grand, expansive songs like this.