Songs to listen to when you've been betrayed. Classic hits about betrayal.
When you’re hurting from betrayal, when you feel like nothing matters anymore, when you’re wounded and just want to cry.
Here are some “songs with the theme of betrayal” we recommend for you.
We’ve gathered a wide range—from tracks filled with bitterness and resentment to bittersweet love songs about not being able to let go of your feelings even after being betrayed.
When you’re in a dark mood, it can help to listen to dark songs and let yourself sink all the way down.
Don’t hold back—let your pain out.
Among them are songs that will heal a heart hurt by betrayal and lift your spirits.
Try finding the one song that fits your feelings perfectly.
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Songs to listen to when you've been betrayed: classic tracks about betrayal (11–20)
SaudadePorunogurafiti
Saudade, one of Porno Graffitti’s signature songs.
Released in 2000, it’s the band’s fourth single.
With a fast, Latin-flavored melody, the lyrics are arranged in a driving, rhythmic way that seems to pack in feelings of impatience and anxiety.
The title “Saudade” refers to a sense of nostalgia or melancholy, and it’s a song you’ll want to listen to while paying attention to lyrics that reflect that theme.
It’s also a great pick when you want to belt something out at karaoke and feel refreshed!
Last LoveKato Miria
This song portrays the pain of a betrayed heart and the torment of being unable to let go of love.
Released as a single in June 2010 and later included on the album “HEAVEN,” it peaked at No.
13 on the Oricon chart and elevated Miliyah Kato’s reputation with its ballad style.
Her heartrending vocals vividly convey the sorrow of heartbreak.
Many listeners will resonate with the lyrics that recount memories with a lover and the loneliness of spending time alone.
Please take your time and listen closely.
backlightFuchigami Rina
Rina Fuchigami is a singer-songwriter from Hiroshima and a former member of the local idol unit MMJ.
Based in Hiroshima, she also works as a radio personality and an actress.
“Gyakko” is an upbeat, energizing song that inspires a bright, positive resolve to live proudly, even when hurt by heartless words or betrayal.
The expression that wounds become badges of honor is wonderful.
Minimalist BoyfriendZOC
This is a ZOC track known for its powerful beats.
It was released in October 2019 as their second single on T-Palette Records.
Written and composed by Seiko Oomori, it’s an EDM-based piece.
The lyrics portray a woman who is exhausted by a one-sided relationship and finally decides to break up.
They capture her journey to reclaim her self-worth and convey a strong message about contemporary womanhood.
Recommended for those who want to rebuild their self-esteem or break free from toxic relationships.
sad to sayJASMINE
This song, which portrays the poignancy of heartbreak, was released in June 2009 as JASMINE’s debut single.
Her vocals, blending strength with delicacy, and the realistic lyrics captured the hearts of many.
It’s striking how the emptiness after a breakup and the lingering feelings for someone who has gone are expressed through the metaphor of rain.
It’s a recommended track not only for those feeling the pain of heartbreak but also for anyone who wants to savor JASMINE’s vocal prowess.
metropoliskurisutaru kingu
Released in 1979, “Daitokai” is a song by Crystal King, a male duo consisting of Monsieur Yoshizaki and Masayuki Tanaka, and it became a million seller.
It delicately recounts the anxieties and hopes of a lonely man who, betrayed by someone, leaves his hometown for the big city to pursue a shining dream.
Songs to listen to when you've been betrayed: Classic tracks about betrayal (21–30)
Instead of goodbyeJUJU
“I want to break up so I won’t get hurt anymore…” This is a delicate, ephemeral electronic tune that reveals the protagonist’s painful feelings.
It’s a song by JUJU, a singer-songwriter from Hiroshima Prefecture, released as a single in 2011.
Since it was used in RecoChoku commercials and more, many of you may have heard it.
The lyrics, infused with the sense that there’s no point in keeping the relationship as it is, are heartbreaking.
Still, that feeling becomes a catalyst for moving forward.
Give it a listen after a breakup, when you want to put your feelings in order and take the next step.
