[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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[Adulterous Love] A love song about a secret affair you can’t tell anyone about (21–30)
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It feels like a song that could be about an affair or cheating.
I love Aiko’s way of singing and her breath control.
They add depth to the song, and the phrasing of the lyrics is wonderful.
I think people interested in affairs, or women who are in the midst of an affair or cheating, will find many parts they can relate to.
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A solo number by YUKI from former JUDY AND MARY.
It romantically sings about a secret love affair.
Even if they aren’t fated partners, when they touch, they can love each other deeply.
The woman wishes the two of them could just go off to a faraway world beyond the sky… Of course, that wish can’t come true.
The man’s lines are each sweet and poetic, with a somewhat platonic feel.
[Adulterous Love] A love song about a secret affair you can’t tell anyone about (31–40)
I can’t sayiri
This song poignantly expresses feelings that have been quietly harbored in the heart.
The lyrics, woven in a calm, narrative tone, let the frustration of emotions that cannot be conveyed seep through.
The protagonist’s inability to accept reality is further highlighted by the softly tinted sound.
Released by iri in November 2020, the track is included on the album “Sparkle.” When you’re troubled by a love you can’t tell anyone about, this song will stay close to those feelings and gently resonate with the “words” hidden deep in your heart.
I love you, but goodbye.CHIHIRO
CHIHRO’s heartrending song gently accompanies those struggling with unrequited love.
It delicately portrays the inner conflict of a woman who chooses to part ways despite still being in love.
Released in October 2017, the track was also used as the theme song for a romance program on AbemaTV, resonating with many listeners.
It’s a song that supports those suffering from an unattainable love or those who have decided to end a relationship.
Crying your heart out while listening might help you take a step toward a new love.
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“Shizuku,” released in 2020 by the rock band Marcy.
Even knowing the other person is married, if they invite you, you can’t turn them down because you love them; if they call, you end up going to see them.
It’s a song that sings of that painful feeling.
When you’re only contacted at their convenience, you can’t help but wonder if you’re just being used… but when someone you love is kind to you, it makes you happy and you can’t push them away.
This track pierces you with its vivid scenes and raw emotions.
I hope both men and women—everyone caught in a painful love—will give it a listen.
Adam and Evego!go!vanillas
A song that poignantly portrays a love story where one feels on the verge of drowning in sweet words whispered by the ear.
It offers a modern interpretation of the Old Testament’s Adam and Eve, expressing the turmoil of a man and woman who fall into a forbidden love through go!go!vanillas’ characteristically delicate sound.
Though the relationship is morally impermissible, the heart is captivated by the beauty of the moment, intertwining with a dreamlike melody.
Released in March 2021 as a track on the album “PANDORA,” the piece debuted alongside a music video directed by Takuro Okubo.
Its emotional storytelling harmonizes beautifully with the band’s signature, striking guitar riffs.
Recommended for those who find themselves wavering amid complex emotions.
Shitsuren feat. MatsuriTakase Tōya
A duet song by Toya Takase and Matsuri that delicately portrays the emotions of two people consumed by a forbidden love.
Within a relationship so dependent that they can’t even bring themselves to part, the contradictions and inner conflicts born from caring too much for each other are expressed with aching tenderness.
Released in June 2024, the song has resonated especially with Gen Z.
It’s a moving track that offers solace to those experiencing a bittersweet love—longing for someone while suffering under the weight of those very feelings.