[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 Unattainable Romance (21–30)
Snow WhiteFlower
A song by Flower inspired by the world of the fairy tale Snow White.
Like Snow White waiting for the prince’s kiss, it’s a poignant love song about a woman waiting for the person she loves to come to her.
Many listeners may relate to falling in love even while knowing the man they like has someone else, just like the woman in this song.
Love isn’t governed by logic, so once you fall, it’s hard to stop.
Although the song ends on a bittersweet note, it still conveys the strength of a woman who single-mindedly stays true to her love.
Fall in LoveKobayashi Akiko
A song by Akiko Kobayashi that has been covered by many artists, including Hideaki Tokunaga.
It conveys the frustration of a forbidden love, torn between the impulse to rush out and meet someone right now and the guilty hesitation that holds you back.
It’s a track that resonates with the sorrow of not seeing what lies ahead and yet being unable to move forward on your own.
[Songs of Infidelity] A Collection of Forbidden Love Songs About Unattainable Romance (31–40)
let gom-flo loves YOSHIKA
Even knowing that this relationship will someday fall apart, I still find myself yearning for it.
It’s a ballad that projects the fleeting nature of love into its lyrics.
The song is a collaboration between the music group m-flo and singer YOSHIKA, released as a single in 2004.
It was used in a mobile phone commercial and became a hit.
“For now, I just want to cherish this feeling… even if that’s selfish”—many listeners can probably relate to the sentiment expressed in these lyrics.
cocoaaiko
A song that captures a love you know you shouldn’t pursue yet can’t stop yourself from chasing—feelings you can no longer control—Aiko’s “Cocoa.” It’s included on the single “Oyasuminasai,” released in 2001.
The song itself is very cute, but the need to hide the relationship from those around you inevitably brings to mind words like “affair” or “cheating.” While affairs and cheating are generally relationships to avoid, their beginnings may be as pure as the feelings in this song.
It’s a track I want to listen to as an anthem when I’m struggling.
WHYKato Miria
This song, Miliyah Kato’s “WHY,” vividly sings about a woman’s unstable state of mind, where anxiety and expectation rise and fall in turn.
Many women, while getting their hopes up at suggestive behavior, secretly worry, “Maybe I’m not the most important one to him…” In those moments, they end up blaming the man, only to be hurt again by his response.
It’s not that they truly want to accuse him—they just want to be loved, just like in this song.
Stop this nightJUJU
Released in 2010 and featured as a TV drama tie-in, JUJU’s single “Kono Yoru wo Tomete yo” poignantly yet powerfully sings of a fragile, aching love for a man she shouldn’t have met.
The lyrics convey a woman’s desperate wish to cherish the present, even if it’s unstable, rather than choose a secure future, and they vividly communicate the pain of an illicit affair.
Song for…HY
Precisely because they can’t meet, their feelings only grow stronger… It’s a love song that pierces the heart.
It’s one of the signature songs by HY, a popular band based in Okinawa, included on their third album, TRUNK, released in 2004.
The relaxed tempo pairs beautifully with Izumi Nakasone’s rich, warm vocals, making it feel as if the emotions embedded in the song slowly seep deep into your heart.
Thinking about the feeling of waiting forever, believing that someday you’ll be able to connect with someone precious, is truly heartrending.