[Adultery Song] A forbidden song about an affair that sings of an impossible love
Moments that made you happy, times when you felt joy, even the smallest bits of happiness—yet you can’t tell anyone… Have you ever had a love like that? Maybe you think, “I’d never get into a love that won’t be returned!” But before you know it, you might find yourself thinking, “Somehow, I’ve fallen for them…” In this article, we’ll introduce songs we want you—someone going through that kind of sad love—to listen to.
There are countless love songs out there, but we’ve carefully selected ones that are perfect for those struggling with unrequited love.
May you find a song that stays close to your heart.
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[Adultery Songs] Forbidden Affair Songs About Unattainable Love (71–80)
dearestKOH+
KOH+ is the duo of Masaharu Fukuyama and Kou Shibasaki, who are active not only as actors but also as singers.
Their song “Saiai” was the theme song for the film “The Devotion of Suspect X,” in which both of them appeared.
It conveys the feeling of wanting to stay close to someone, even while knowing your hopes may never be fulfilled, yet still expecting something deep down.
It’s a bittersweet, heartbreaking love song where the heart wavers between “It’s okay if I only love you in my heart” and “I want you to look only at me.”
Nevertheless, I want to do it.Hirai Ken
“Soredemoshitai” is a song by Ken Hirai that humorously portrays a forbidden relationship between a man and a woman.
In real life, even if you have a crush or someone you like, relationships aren’t something you can just forcefully seize.
But this song is different.
It sings of a very greedy woman who tries to steal a man away, yet refuses to stop loving him—depicting a strong woman with a tenacious, never-give-up spirit.
In the chorus, she practically screams out her frustration, which, interestingly, comes across as almost masculine—making it a fascinating song.
Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi
A track whose fleeting, heartrending vocals seep into the heart.
In this work, the lingering afterglow of a faint romance is portrayed alongside the changing seasons.
While harboring feelings they can tell no one, the protagonist’s days are woven with delicate words.
Included on the album “YANKEE,” released in April 2014, and used as the CM song for a Tokyo Metro advertising campaign, this piece showcases Kenshi Yonezu’s distinctive worldview and expressive power to the fullest.
It’s recommended not only for those troubled by unrequited love, but also for moments when you want to reflect on partings and encounters with others.
A midsummer passing showerUtada Hikaru
Hikaru Utada’s “Manatsu no Tooriame” is also known as a forbidden affair song about an unattainable love.
The lyrics, imbued with thoughts of her late mother, recount a sudden loss and an unfillable hole in the heart, expressing profound love and grief for someone precious who is gone.
Chosen as the theme song for Nippon TV’s “NEWS ZERO,” it received high acclaim, reaching No.
5 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 weekly chart.
Though the seasons change, the feelings for the person etched in memory remain the same; this work delicately portrays the longing for the days spent together.
It is a masterpiece that stands by those who have had similar experiences, offering empathy and comfort.
AlwaysNakajima Mika
“ALWAYS,” known as one of Mika Nakashima’s signature songs, captivates with lyrics themed around deep love and heartache, seamlessly blended with her delicate emotional expression.
The profound compassion for a loved one and the sorrow for what’s slipping away truly strike a chord.
Released on January 20, 2010, and featured as the theme song for the film “Sayonara Itsuka,” this track is one you’ll want to hear especially if you’re struggling with love.
It gently stays close to the hearts of those suffering from unrequited feelings.
We Who You Don’t Knowchay feat. Crystal Kay
It was the theme song for the drama “Anata ni wa Watasanai,” starring Yoshino Kimura.
The song opens with a shocking phrase.
It leaves the impression that a serious woman can change this much when she falls in love.
Deep in a woman’s heart, there is a box that has never been touched before.
That box holds tremendous energy, turning a gentle woman into a passionate person.
Just a little more… a bit more…ZARD
A single released in 1993.
It was the ending theme for the drama “Lullaby Detective ’93.” It’s well-known as a song about an extramarital affair.
The lyrics mention places that still exist today.
I don’t know whether it’s based on a true story or fiction, but the lyrics are very painful.
The vocals are clear and the melody is refreshing.
The delicate emotions unique to women are something people can relate to in any era, I think.
