[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)
ElegyHirai Ken
This is the song “Elegy,” which was used as the theme for the film Love’s Banishment.
Love’s Banishment tells the story of a struggling novelist and a married woman who have an affair, which culminates in the woman begging the novelist to kill her—and he actually does.
“Elegy” was inspired by that married woman and was written from a woman’s perspective rather than a man’s.
Threads of the Sea of TreesCocco
“Jukai no Ito,” sung by singer-songwriter Cocco, is a forbidden adultery song that portrays an unfulfilled love set against the depths of a sea of trees.
Like tangled threads, it intricately weaves love and hate, a wish for eternity, and the pain of parting—tightening around the heart.
Released in April 1999, this track has since become a classic that continues to captivate fans.
As you listen, let yourself be immersed in its deep emotions and beautiful melody—this piece will stay close to the heart of anyone suffering from bittersweet love.
A Place in the SunHamada Shogo
Released in 1981, this is Shogo Hamada’s 12th single, a ballad about an extramarital affair.
While many of his works hint at infidelity or can be interpreted as one-sided love, this song depicts, in a straightforward manner, the emotions of a man who is cheating.
The two know they each have separate lives, yet when they are together, they resolve not to show any trace of that reality.
It’s not something that can be condoned, and beyond mere pleasure, you can feel the constant presence of suffering mixed in.
Being drawn to someone may be unavoidable, but a dangerous love that robs someone else of their happiness is something we should still try to avoid.
[Adultery Songs] Forbidden Affair Songs About Unrequited Love (81–90)
Happy Endingback number
A song written by back number as the theme for the film “My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday.” It drew renewed attention after a certain affair scandal, and some people say it even sounds like an infidelity song.
If you’ve seen the movie, I think it comes across as a pure love song that tightens your chest, but if we define an affair as an unattainable love, then the lyrics certainly resonate in that sense as well.
The ending, where the person steps back so as not to cause trouble for the other, is one that leaves you in tears.
DropletMarushii
“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.
A love story with no return.sonā poketto
A song released in 2015 by the three-member music unit Sonar Pocket.
It was created as a heartbreak song following their pure love ballad “Sukidayo.
~100 Times of Regret~,” which swept various digital distribution awards in 2011.
In love, timing is everything.
Many of us have probably thought, “If only I had fallen for them sooner, we might have ended up together.” Because time can’t be turned back, this song makes you want to treasure each encounter in the moment and not put off expressing your feelings.
It also reminds us that having the courage not to step into a forbidden relationship is important.
First LoveFukuyama Masaharu
Hatsukoi (First Love) was Masaharu Fukuyama’s first single in a minor key.
It was used as the CM song for REGZA, the LCD TV brand in which he also appeared.
First love tends to be etched in our minds as a beautiful memory.
Even when both you and the other person have families you must protect, the feeling of being unable to forget your first love may linger in many hearts.
It’s a relationship with your first love where you can be neither friends nor lovers again.
Precisely because life can’t be rewound, this is a song that makes you want to cherish each and every love.