[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 songs about affairs that sing of unattainable love (1–10)
I can’t bring myself to hate (you/it).ren
A singer-songwriter representing Gen Z, Ren, sings a song about an unattainable love.
Released in September 2021 as their first original work, it portrays a painful level of fixation—unable to sever the heart even after being betrayed.
Even knowing it’s a lie, clinging to the slightest kindness conveys a desperate feeling that makes you lose yourself.
You know you’ll never be together, yet you can’t walk away on your own.
Haven’t you ever put on a brave face to cover up those feelings that have nowhere to go?
The Land of LoveKato Miria
This is Miliyah Kato’s “Ai no Kuni” (“Country of Love”).
It’s a sad song about a devoted woman who fell in love and shared a kiss even though she knew he belonged to someone else.
She believes that one day he will choose her, that he’s her destined partner, and she waits.
The things that would be natural for lovers can’t be hoped for in an affair.
Even so, the aching feeling of not being able to let go of this love comes through painfully clearly.
A night when I want to cryAYANE
A song that vividly captures the emotional sway between a love that you know won’t come true yet only grows stronger, and the wish to keep looking forward.
With down-to-earth words, AYANE weaves lyrics that struggle through loneliness and inner conflict while yearning to “become stronger,” striking deep into hearts troubled by love with no place to go.
It’s a pop ballad.
Released in July 2022, this work became a signature piece that led into the following year’s acclaimed album, #Twenty.
On nights when a secret relationship feels like it might crush you, when the loneliness is unbearable, this song will quietly stay by your side.
[Adultery Songs] Forbidden Songs of Infidelity About Unattainable Love (11–20)
Even if it’s painful, I love you—but, you know…
Do you feel a little lighter now? Since these feelings have been bottled up for so long, it might not be so easy. We’ll continue introducing adult love songs after this, and there are some with a different vibe from the ones so far. Please try to find the one song that stays close to your heart.
Someday, the two of usMr.Children
A bittersweet love ballad sung by Mr.Children, “Itsu no hi ni ka Futari de.” It’s an unrequited love song about a younger man who falls for an older woman.
It’s unclear whether she’s simply not interested or already married, but because they can never be more than friends, the man soothes his heart by dreaming of the day they’ll be together.
His thoughts are consumed by her, his longing to see her keeps growing… The lyrics are achingly poignant, resonating with any man experiencing a love that won’t come true.
It’s a song you should listen to on those days when you just can’t see the one you love.
Give me a gentle kiss.DREAMS COME TRUE
Written as the theme song for the drama “Suna no Utsuwa,” DREAMS COME TRUE’s “Yasashii Kiss o Shite” is a recommended track for adult women.
Even if this love isn’t returned, you’re still the one destined for me.
The lyrics conjure an image of a strong woman, yet you can still hear the sadness of not being able to become his “only one.” Perhaps she silences the man because she’s afraid he’ll tell her it’s over.
Try listening to it on a lonely, difficult night.
Chameleon LensPorunogurafiti
Chameleon Lens is a song by Porno Graffitti released as their first single of 2018.
It served as the theme song for the drama Holiday Love.
The drama depicts a husband’s infidelity and the couple’s painful struggle to rebuild their relationship.
It’s a show that will hit home for those who treat cheating lightly.
While theme songs for infidelity dramas often feel dark, this track isn’t gloomy and is characteristically Porno Graffitti.
Ti AmoEXILE
“Ti Amo” is a song included on an album EXILE released in 2009.
It portrays a woman’s feelings as she falls in love with a man who has a wife, depicting an affair between the two.
She doesn’t want to face reality, yet she’s fully aware of it—what will become of her? Having a male voice sing a woman’s emotions is, conversely, quite impactful.