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

BrokenheartedKarmin

Karmin – Brokenhearted

The song title is downright straightforward.

It’s as if there’s nothing to hide—just boldly declaring “I got my heart broken.” If you only listen to the music, it’s so bright and upbeat you’d wonder if they really did get dumped.

It’s a full-course track packed with jealousy, regret, and sentimentality.

All I WantKodaline

Kodaline – All I Want (Part 1)

They’re a rock band from Ireland.

Their beautiful vocals and the simple, acoustic guitar-driven sound are captivating.

There’s a certain rustic quality that evokes Irish folk music, and it has a strangely nostalgic feel for anyone who listens.

The lyrics tell a bittersweet breakup story, but the music video ends on a fairly happy note.

Dark NecessitiesRed Hot Chili Peppers

Red Hot Chili Peppers – Dark Necessities [OFFICIAL AUDIO]

According to the vocalist Anthony, it seems this song was written when he had a dramatic breakup with a girlfriend he’d dated for about two years.

Red Hot Chili Peppers’ lyrics are surprisingly poetic, with many that make you think.

Anthony may look like a cheerful guy, but in his childhood he was commended at school for writing expressive poetry.

He says he was as cute as an angel when he was a child.

Somebody ElseThe 1975

The 1975 – Somebody Else (Official Video)

A gem of a love song that portrays the end of a passionate romance and the struggle of entering a new relationship.

Released in February 2016 by the British band The 1975, this track delicately expresses lingering attachment and jealousy toward a former lover.

Its sound, reminiscent of 80s synth-pop, and Matty Healy’s emotive vocals strike a deep chord.

Included on the album “I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful yet So Unaware of It,” it was also featured in the film “The Edge of Seventeen.” It’s a perfect choice for soothing the pain of heartbreak or for anyone wrestling with complex romantic feelings.

Now You’re Not HereSwing Out Sister

Swing Out Sister – Now youre not here No Scrub LIVE

I think everyone has felt, after breaking up with someone they deeply love, that they want to quickly forget their feelings for that person.

I really like lyrics that seem to speak on behalf of people with those feelings.

I think it’s a song that many girls can relate to.

You Could Be HappySnow Patrol

Snow Patrol – You Could Be Happy [HD]

Whether one takes this song as whiny or as bittersweet yet beautiful depends on the listener.

The lyrics are entirely in the first person, almost like a monologue.

The band Snow Patrol has a relentless dedication to their performance in pursuit of beautiful melodies.

This song evokes the clear, deep winter snow and puts you in a poetic mood.

When She Was MineLawson

Lawson – When She Was Mine

A song by the British rock band Lawson.

As the title “When She Was Mine” suggests, it portrays the anguish of being unable to forget an ex-lover.

With its fast-paced melody and dynamic sound, it’s a track you can sing without getting too sentimental.