A song of forbidden love. A love song about feelings that can't be stopped.
Even though you know you shouldn’t, there are some loves you just can’t stop, aren’t there…?
This article introduces love songs about holding onto feelings you can’t let go of—romances people tell you to avoid, and that you yourself know aren’t good for you.
When you don’t know what to do, listening to a song about a similar kind of love might calm your heart a little, and maybe even bring you closer to an answer.
Try finding that one song that will support your heart.
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Songs of forbidden love: romance tracks about unstoppable feelings (61–70)
Tell me you love me, even if it’s a lie.suisou gurashi
A poignant song that captures the frustration of a forbidden love.
Suisougurashi’s music portrays the feelings of people living lives as if confined to an aquarium in small urban apartments.
The lyrics delicately depict the inner conflict of a woman who missed the last train, leaving a strong impression that resonates deeply with listeners.
Released in January 2021, the track vividly illustrates the complexities of modern romance.
It’s recommended for anyone who feels the bittersweet tension of love or struggles to be honest with their own feelings.
Fake loveSTUPID GUYS
A melodious love song by STUPID GUYS that portrays the ache of a bittersweet romance.
The complex emotions of a man and woman wavering between a physical relationship and pure affection are expressed through mellow vocals and rap, weaving delicate words to depict a heart drowning in desire while harboring self-denial.
Included on the album “False Love,” released in July 2019, the track has garnered over 4 million views on YouTube.
It’s a song that resonates with those troubled by a love they can’t tell anyone about, or suffering from a love built on pretense.
coming home in the morning (after staying out all night)Hamano Haruki
A gem-like love song that delicately portrays the aching feeling of being unable to confess one’s true feelings.
Singer-songwriter Haruki Hamano masterfully captures the complex emotions of a woman struggling with being “the convenient one,” drawing a flood of empathy on social media.
Released in 2023, the song gained traction on TikTok and earned high marks on streaming platforms.
It carefully depicts a woman’s wavering emotions—caught between hope and self-loathing—in a relationship where she shares the night with someone yet can’t become their first choice.
This work offers comfort and companionship to those who have experienced unrequited love.
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Carried by a piano melody where poignancy and fragility melt together, Ren’s translucent voice resonates throughout.
Portraying the anguish and heartache of a protagonist who can’t forget their feelings even while their lover keeps secrets, this work lays bare the inability to say anything to someone who’s crying, as well as the anxieties and frustrations lodged in both hearts.
Released in October 2022, it sparked major buzz, with a short video set against Tokyo’s night skyline—posted on social media—surpassing one million views.
With lyrics and a melody that speak to Gen Z, this song gently embraces listeners struggling with impossible love, such as affairs or unrequited feelings.
impure loveDomura Riu
A gem of a love song by Riu Domura that powerfully conveys the pain and poignancy of a love you can’t tell anyone about.
It delicately portrays the feelings of a woman who, despite having been with the one she loves, ends up feeling even more alone.
Depicting the struggle of a woman who suffers in a convenient relationship yet cannot cut off her feelings for the other person, the track was released in January 2024, later included on the album “Irregular Diary,” and has become a fan favorite performed live.
It’s a song we especially recommend to those who have been hurt by love or are currently tormented by an unrequited relationship.
tragic heroineMy Hair is Bad
Told from the perspective of a woman visiting her ex, My Hair is Bad’s song vividly portrays a heart caught between lingering attachment and the bravado of not wanting to admit weakness.
It depicts someone masking unresolved feelings with a smile, while lyrics that lay bare tangled emotions will resonate with anyone who’s experienced heartbreak.
Blending energetic band instrumentation with an impassioned vocal performance, the track was released in February 2024 and later included on the July album “ghosts.” As a song that captures the delicate nuances of the pain of a breakup and longing for an ex, it’s a perfect listen when you want to confront your own feelings.
a nuisance (as pesky as flies in May)RADWIMPS
RADWIMPS’ “May’s Fly” is a song about a messy love affair.
You can feel the intense feelings toward someone who won’t be yours—emotions that go beyond love and turn into hatred.
In the chorus, the lyrics exude a sense of madness, as if wishing for everything to fall apart.
It’s a track that evokes a stark sense of reality and fear in those emotions that have crossed from love into loathing.
