[Songs of Infidelity] A collection of forbidden love songs about unattainable romance
Have you ever been in a love where you couldn’t tell anyone about the things that made you happy, the moments of joy you felt, or even the tiniest bits of happiness? You might think, “I’d never fall for a love that won’t be returned!” and yet, isn’t it often the case that you realize, before you know it, that you’ve fallen for someone? In this article, we’ll introduce songs we want you—who are experiencing such a sorrowful love—to listen to.
There are countless love songs out there, but we’ve carefully selected tracks that are perfect for those troubled by an unattainable love.
May you find a song that stays close to your heart.
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[Songs of Infidelity] A collection of forbidden love songs about unrequited love (91–100)
Crazy for yousino R fine
Ryoko Shinohara, who took on the challenge of singing again for the first time in 19 years, released this track under the artist name “sino R fine.” Titled “Crazy for you,” it serves as the theme song for the Netflix series “Fishbowl Wives,” which centers on the theme of forbidden love and adultery.
The song captures the poignant emotions that arise precisely because the love is forbidden, mirroring the story’s content.
The feelings you can’t tell anyone—the emotions within—come through vividly in Shinohara’s sweet, aching vocals.
If you’ve been in a similar situation, it will surely resonate with you.
OH,NO OH,YESNakamori Akina
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.
I’ve gotten stronger, Blue.aimyon
This is a track from Aimyon’s fourth album, “Falling Into My Eyes Record.” After the album’s release, the music video for this song was unveiled and quickly became a hot topic.
Fans have reacted with comments like “It’s addictive” and “The indirectly expressed lyrics are outstanding.” Even knowing you’ll never end up together, you still can’t walk away on your own—the feeling of love with nowhere to go.
Haven’t you ever put on a brave face to cover up such feelings? It’s a song that quietly pierces the heart with the pain of unrequited love.
sly personMioyamazaki
Mio Yamazaki captivates many women with songs that set raw, unfiltered lyrics about a woman’s heart to loud rock sounds.
It seems the protagonist of the lyrics has fallen for a man who already has a family.
Even though she knows it can never be a happy love, she can’t help liking him and wanting to see him.
The lyrics portray the pain of an affair and the anguish of being unable to escape.
A Two-Hour Vacation (featuring Sheena Ringo)Utada Hikaru
This collaboration between Hikaru Utada and Ringo Sheena is a track distinguished by the beautiful tones of ’60s-style guitar arpeggios and strings.
The contrast between Utada’s gentle vocals and Sheena’s harder-edged delivery deftly expresses the precarious interplay of the ordinary and the extraordinary in romantic relationships.
There’s also a subtly sapphic atmosphere, reflecting a heightened awareness of gender issues.
The space-set music video directed by Yuichi Kodama drew considerable attention as well.
It’s a song perfect for adult women—one you’ll want to play when you’re in the mood to spend a special moment.
qualiaRin Oto
Rinne, a next-generation artist who debuted at 18.
He wrote “qualia” as the theme song for the romance drama Sister.
The song portrays feelings of hatred toward someone who won’t look your way, along with the inner turmoil of still being unable to dislike them.
It ties in with the drama’s story, conveying a very realistic state of mind.
That said, the melody and vocals have a refreshing feel, so you may find yourself soothed as you listen.
bad womanHiguchi Ai
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!