[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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[An Adulterous Love] A love song about a secret affair you can't tell anyone (81–90)
A Place in the SunHamada Shogo
A heart-stirring ballad that portrays an illicit love affair.
Included on the album “Before the Generation of Love,” Shogo Hamada’s work gently embraces the aching feelings that slumber deep within the heart.
Since its release in March 1981, it has continued to profoundly move countless listeners.
While depicting a love in the form of an extramarital relationship, it conveys, throughout, the loneliness of hiding from prying eyes and the inner conflict of not wanting to ruin the other person’s life, giving it a depth that goes beyond a simple love song.
It is a gem of a track that quietly stands by the hearts of adults who carry the weight of family, work, and life itself.
coming home in the morning (after staying out all night)Hamano Haruki
A gem-like love song that delicately portrays the aching feeling of being unable to confess one’s true feelings.
Singer-songwriter Haruki Hamano masterfully captures the complex emotions of a woman struggling with being “the convenient one,” drawing a flood of empathy on social media.
Released in 2023, the song gained traction on TikTok and earned high marks on streaming platforms.
It carefully depicts a woman’s wavering emotions—caught between hope and self-loathing—in a relationship where she shares the night with someone yet can’t become their first choice.
This work offers comfort and companionship to those who have experienced unrequited love.
The Land of LoveKato Miria
This is Miliyah Kato’s “Ai no Kuni” (“Country of Love”).
It’s a sad song about a devoted woman who fell in love and shared a kiss even though she knew he belonged to someone else.
She believes that one day he will choose her, that he’s her destined partner, and she waits.
The things that would be natural for lovers can’t be hoped for in an affair.
Even so, the aching feeling of not being able to let go of this love comes through painfully clearly.
Someday, the two of usMr.Children
A bittersweet love ballad sung by Mr.Children, “Itsu no hi ni ka Futari de.” It’s an unrequited love song about a younger man who falls for an older woman.
It’s unclear whether she’s simply not interested or already married, but because they can never be more than friends, the man soothes his heart by dreaming of the day they’ll be together.
His thoughts are consumed by her, his longing to see her keeps growing… The lyrics are achingly poignant, resonating with any man experiencing a love that won’t come true.
It’s a song you should listen to on those days when you just can’t see the one you love.
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.
worst; minimum; the lowest; awfulren
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.
[Adulterous Love] Love songs about secret, unspoken affairs (91–100)
Let me peek into the depths of your eyes.Porunogurafiti
It’s a love song in Porno Graffitti’s signature Carmen style.
It truly sings of an ‘forbidden love,’ expressing the dangerous give-and-take of romance with beautiful words.
It’s like watching a novel or a movie, drawing you into the world of the two lovers.
Is the boyfriend older, perhaps? He seems to know every trick in the book when it comes to love.
The woman wants to probe his true feelings, but he absolutely refuses to reveal what’s in his heart.
