[An Adulterous Love] A love song about a secret affair you can't tell anyone about
Affairs are generally considered taboo by society, but sometimes you might fall for someone without knowing they’re married.
You probably have feelings you’re keeping tucked away in your heart, too.
This article introduces songs about “affairs.”
Some songs depict people already in an affair, while others are about accepting there’s no future and choosing to part ways.
Many of these tracks express painful emotions, so you may find one that resonates with how you feel.
If you’d like, try listening to any songs that catch your interest.
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Fake loveSTUPID GUYS
A melodious love song by STUPID GUYS that portrays the ache of a bittersweet romance.
The complex emotions of a man and woman wavering between a physical relationship and pure affection are expressed through mellow vocals and rap, weaving delicate words to depict a heart drowning in desire while harboring self-denial.
Included on the album “False Love,” released in July 2019, the track has garnered over 4 million views on YouTube.
It’s a song that resonates with those troubled by a love they can’t tell anyone about, or suffering from a love built on pretense.
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Carried by a piano melody where poignancy and fragility melt together, Ren’s translucent voice resonates throughout.
Portraying the anguish and heartache of a protagonist who can’t forget their feelings even while their lover keeps secrets, this work lays bare the inability to say anything to someone who’s crying, as well as the anxieties and frustrations lodged in both hearts.
Released in October 2022, it sparked major buzz, with a short video set against Tokyo’s night skyline—posted on social media—surpassing one million views.
With lyrics and a melody that speak to Gen Z, this song gently embraces listeners struggling with impossible love, such as affairs or unrequited feelings.
I love you, liar.Onda Masanori
A song marked by a poignant melody and a voice that gently stirs the heart.
Crafted by Masanori Onda in July 2022, it tenderly portrays the painful feelings of a woman who continues to love, even as she realizes her partner’s heart has been stolen by another woman.
The minimal acoustic sound carries a faintly sorrowful atmosphere, carefully expressing the descent into a love that is destined to go unreturned.
It’s a track that quietly stays close to those who can’t confide in anyone, as they waver between unwavering affection for their partner and the truth of being lied to.
[An Adulterous Love] A love song about a secret affair you can't tell anyone (81–90)
AyaMy Hair is Bad
My Hair is Bad is a rock band gaining attention for songs that portray realistic depictions of romance between men and women.
Aya is a track included on their 2022 album angels.
Its heartrending lyrics, which depict a thrilling relationship between two people, conjure vivid scenes.
Paired with a warm band sound that unfolds at a slow tempo, the song is sure to resonate in your heart.
It beautifully captures both the fragility and the beauty of love.
Give it a listen when your feelings overflow for someone you love—even if you know it’s a love that won’t be returned.
Heartless Love XTHE ALFEE
A track included on THE ALFEE’s 2015 album “Trinity.” Set in a melodic metal style, the song brims with speed while the switch-vocal delivery explodes with drama.
In these lyrics, the parts are sung separately by a woman and a man—a technique only THE ALFEE could pull off.
Listen while imagining two lovers drowning in a forbidden affair.
A love I can tell no one abouterica
This love song is said to have been made for a fan with an unrequited crush.
Because it was based on real feelings, it has a super realistic vibe.
They fell in love, but the other person already has a partner, and there’s no one they can talk to.
The protagonist regrets having a forbidden love and sinks into terrible self-loathing.
Still, keeping quiet forever is too painful, so they decide to take a step forward.
No matter what kind of love it is, holding it all inside is hard, isn’t it?
Street Loveindigo la End
This is a love song by indigo la End about a finished romance that must not be known by anyone.
It’s included on their 2019 album “Nureyuku Shōsetsu” (My Soaking Novel).
The song feels like a letter addressed to an ex-lover, conveying lingering attachment and frustration—though they’ve broken up, the feelings remain.
It says, no matter what happens, I want to keep loving you, but knowing those feelings won’t reach you anymore makes it all the more heartbreaking.
Depicting pure love and the painful outcome of a difficult relationship, it’s a breakup song recommended for anyone experiencing an unrequited love.
