[Songs of Infidelity] A collection of forbidden love songs about unattainable romance

Adult code of conductShiina Ringo

The Adult Code / Doughnuts Hole (cover) — Theme song of “Quartet,” written by Ringo Sheena

Produced by Ringo Sheena and selected as the theme song for the TBS drama “Quartet,” this work is a forbidden adultery song that portrays the secrets and inner conflicts carried by two lovers.

The heavier responsibilities that come with adulthood, and the loneliness of living with feelings you can’t confide to anyone, are vividly reflected in its striking lyrics.

Sung by the unit “Doughnuts Hole,” formed by the drama’s four lead actors, the song aligns beautifully with the story and is sure to resonate with people of all generations struggling with love.

Even if the romance is unattainable, please take time to savor this track, which listens to and stays close to those feelings.

Nevertheless, I want to do it.Hirai Ken

Ken Hirai 'Soredemo Shitai MUSIC VIDEO (YouTube ver.)'

“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.

bad womanHiguchi Ai

Ai Higuchi / Bad Woman [Official Audio] | Ai Higuchi ‘Warui Onna’

Some of you may have found yourselves falling for someone who doesn’t treat you well.

That kind of painful love is depicted in “Warui Onna” (“Bad Woman”).

The title doesn’t refer to a femme fatale; it represents a woman who convinces herself that she’s the one at fault.

Just the title alone feels heartrending, doesn’t it? Ai Higuchi’s vocals, with their dramatic rises and falls in pitch, match the song perfectly, as if expressing inner turmoil.

Also, there’s an acoustic self-accompanied version of the track, and that one is a must-listen too!

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

yamamoto

Report a problem

AlwaysNakajima Mika

Mika Nakashima 'ALWAYS' MUSIC VIDEO Shorts ver.

“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.

I could never say I like you.fayray

I can’t say I love you - Fayray

Fayray is a female singer-songwriter who debuted in 1996.

She has played the piano since childhood, and her image of singing while playing the piano is striking.

Her voice is close to her natural speaking voice and has a slight weight to it, which makes the meaning of the lyrics come through clearly.

The song “Suki da nante Ienai” (“I Can’t Say I Love You”) sung by Fayray expresses the earnest feelings of someone who cannot bring themselves to tell the person they love how they feel.

It’s a song that many people can relate to—those with unrequited love, or those who have fallen for someone but can’t steal their happiness, caught in a love that cannot come true.

Street Loveindigo la End

indigo la End “Street Love”

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.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

sasashina

Report a problem

OH,NO OH,YESNakamori Akina

[Official] Akina Nakamori / OH NO, OH YES! (Live in ’87 A HUNDRED days at Tokyo Kosei Nenkin Kaikan, 1987.10.17) AKINA NAKAMORI

This is a song written and composed by Mariya Takeuchi and provided to Akina Nakamori.

It was included on the 1986 album “CRIMSON,” and the following year Mariya Takeuchi released her own self-cover.

Instead of choosing a warm married life while living alone in the big city, the protagonist chooses a love that can never be permitted.

It portrays the poignant feelings of an office worker wandering the city at night.

“The person I fell in love with just happened to have a family” is a common story.

The frightening thing about love is that, even knowing the moment you step in you will hurt someone and be hurt yourself, you still can’t stop.

expand_lessRaise the rankingexpand_morelower

yuri

Report a problem