[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)
blue skyaiko
From a woman’s perspective, aiko’s love songs—filled with the feelings of being in love—are especially popular among women.
Her song “Aozora” (Blue Sky) is her 39th single, released in 2020.
Despite its poppy and bright sound, it’s a sad love song about a love that won’t go straight and won’t come true.
The freshness of the title “Blue Sky” and the song’s pop quality only serve to amplify the sadness.
While it’s a breakup song, there are parts that can also be heard as a song about an affair, making it a story of a painful love.
I could never say I like 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.
[Songs of Infidelity] A Collection of Forbidden Love Songs About Unattainable Romance (101–110)
Place Of LoveLOVE PSYCHEDELICO
The drama “Hirugao: Lovers at 3 p.m.
on Weekdays.” Since this drama is themed around adulterous love, people in similar situations probably watched it while overlaying their own feelings onto it.
The song “Place Of Love” was written specifically as the theme for its film version.
Precisely because it was written for that purpose, it’s a track that conveys the bittersweet emotions felt during an affair, love with nowhere to go, and a painful reality.
The tone of the music also has a certain air of illicitness and tension, and just listening to it makes your heart race.
Muddy WaterSaitō Kazuyoshi
It’s “Muddy Water,” the theme song for the 2016 version of the drama Unhappy Fruit.
The same drama was also broadcast in 1997 with a different cast.
The song gives the impression of someone thinking, “Why is it only me…?”—worn out by a love with no end in sight, and nostalgic for their former self who had no doubts.
Wish feat. K.JMasaki Yuka
A 2012 track by Yuka Masaki, who debuted in 2006.
When it comes to lyrics about infidelity, there are generally two approaches: either stating it outright or expressing it indirectly through metaphors or English.
This song achieves both by featuring a rap section that divides up those roles.
Rather than being merely interpretable as a cheating song, it openly and unapologetically depicts a forbidden love, making it very straightforward—something that may strike a deep chord with some listeners.
The more you listen, the more it compels you to think about many things.
Street Loveindigo la End
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.
CRAZY LOVEKodera Kenta × RYO-HEY
The song “CRAZY LOVE,” with lyrics that evoke an affair, leaves a strong impression.
Its creator, Kenta Kodera, is a singer-songwriter who posts many original songs on YouTube.
His gentle, heartrending voice has gradually spread by word of mouth, making this a well-regarded track among people in love for its poignant, tear-inducing quality.