Some notable lyrical quotes that convey the unrequited love theme:
* "Why does it hurt when I smile and she's the reason?"
* "She tells me I should look ahead with my whole life in front of me. Yeah."
* "I wonder who you gon' love now. Do it to them the way you did me? And who's gonna walk when you run low? Or call to make sure everything's right with you."
* "I wonder in fifty years or so we might still be standing strong (strong). Will those eyes light up like they would when I walked your path (your path)?"
In "Who," Bruno Mars eloquently portrays the emotions, confusion, and pain of unrequited love, which resonate with many listeners who have experienced a similar sense of longing and unfulfillment in their relationships.