[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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[Adultery Songs] A collection of forbidden love songs about unattainable romances (121–130)
My pager doesn’t beep anymoreKunitake Mari
Pokebell ga Naranakute (My Pager Doesn’t Ring) is a song by Mari Kunitake released in 1993.
It also served as the theme song for a drama of the same title about an affair, and the lyrics express the heroine Ikumi’s feelings for Mizutani.
Even if it’s a love that only brings pain, she wants to be together and stay in love.
It’s a very heartrending song that captures a woman’s pure emotions.
The days spent just waiting for a message from the other person are truly hard.
The strong and fleeting onesCocco
This work is a forbidden affair song about an unrequited love.
Cocco’s distinctive voice skillfully conveys the aching emotions hidden deep in the heart.
It’s heartbreaking to see a man who has gone far away become infatuated with a new love while still suffering from lingering feelings for his past lover.
The music video, which won BEST FEMALE CLIP at the SPACE SHOWER Music Video Awards, also garnered attention.
Cocco’s unique world will resonate deeply with you.
It’s one of her signature songs, one we want to deliver to everyone struggling with love.
HOWEVERGLAY
GLAY’s “HOWEVER” is a masterpiece that carries the heartfelt sentiments of TAKURO, who wrote both the lyrics and music, singing of themes of yearning and renewal.
While lamenting how late the two lovers met, it conveys a strength and tenderness that makes them treasure the present all the more—moving the listener deeply.
Released in November 2000, it also drew attention as the ending theme for the drama “Ryakudatsuai: Abunai Onna” (“Stolen Love: Dangerous Woman”).
It’s a song that gently stays by the side of those who can’t move forward while holding deep feelings for someone they love.
If you’re suffering in love, it will surely soothe your heart.
passionKudō Shizuka
“Gekijō” (Passion) was released in 1996 as Shizuka Kudo’s 28th single.
It was used as the theme song for the drama “Yuzurenai Yoru,” in which Kudo herself also appeared, and it marked the first time she received both lyrics and music from Miyuki Nakajima.
As the title suggests, it’s a song that conveys a fiery, adult romance, singing of intense emotions.
[Songs of Infidelity] A collection of forbidden love songs about unattainable romance (131–140)
TABOOKōda Kumi
True to Kumi Koda’s style, the danceable and cool track “TABOO” is her 41st single, released in 2008.
While it doesn’t explicitly depict an affair, it feels like a song about a “forbidden love” that will resonate with anyone who’s in one or on the verge of crossing that line.
Songs about affairs that express a woman’s feelings are often sad and heartrending, but this one is something you can listen to and think, “Wow, that’s cool.”
Absolute relationshipakai kouen
I’m totally drawn in by the distorted guitar sound! This is a piece by the girls’ rock band Akai Ko-en, released in 2014 as their fourth single.
It was used as the theme song for the drama “Lost Days.” The riff, melody, and overall tone have an avant-garde vibe—seriously cool! And the title “Zettaiteki na Kankei” (“Absolute Relationship”)… when you look at it together with the lyrics, you can sense something ominous brewing.
Songs about “forbidden love” are often on the mellow side, but if you’re looking for something a little different, definitely give this a listen.
LOVE (I want to hold you)sawada kenji
Julie’s bittersweet, grown-up love song.
From the very beginning, you can tell he’s dying to hold his lover tight.
A cheating song told from a man’s perspective is unusual.
It seems the woman has a family, while the man is single.
Even though she loves him, there’s someone who loves her even more, and that makes him incredibly lonely.
Since it would be bad if her affair were exposed, the man ultimately decides to step back.
