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 (1–10)
Horse and deerYonezu Kenshi
No matter how much pain you carry or how heavy your heart feels, this song makes you want to live strongly.
It’s a track by Kenshi Yonezu, a singer-songwriter behind numerous hit songs, released digitally in 2019.
It was chosen as the theme song for the drama “No Side Game.” Its rhythm feels like firmly stepping across the earth, and Yonezu’s resonant vocals leave a strong impression.
It has a depth that can’t be simply labeled as an “uplifting song.” When you face betrayal, it’s an anthem that will protect and cheer you on.
shiny thingsaimyon
It’s a work that fully showcases Aimyon’s talent as a singer-songwriter, included on her album “Momentary Sixth Sense,” released in February 2019.
With its gentle melody and straightforward lyrics that resonate with listeners, it portrays the feelings of a woman trying to move on from heartbreak.
I think it’s a song that gives a push to anyone striving to overcome a painful experience and move forward.
LiarAbe Mao
This is a song by singer-songwriter Mao Abe that poignantly portrays the sorrowful feelings of a woman betrayed by someone she trusted.
It appeared as the B-side to the single “Sorezore Arukidasou,” released in October 2014.
Each word sung over the simple guitar accompaniment seeps into your heart.
Looking back, it was always me who was giving… You can feel the heartbreak, and it hurts.
If you’re hurting from a breakup, why not give this song a listen?
Shangri-Layama
It’s a rhythmic number that, despite its trendy vibe, somehow feels refreshingly new.
The song is by yama, the singer known for the hit “Haruni Tsugeru,” and it was released in 2022 as the 12th single.
The lyrics and composition were handled by TOOBOE, who also works under the Vocaloid producer name john.
It’s a highly addictive piece where yama’s crisp vocals shine over a funky arrangement.
The lyrics philosophically distill “life” itself—inevitably marked by betrayal and resignation—into the song.
ALIVEMr.Children
If you’re feeling angry after being betrayed, how about calming down by listening to this song? It’s by Mr.Children, a rock band that has long been at the forefront of the Japanese music scene, and it’s included on their sixth album, BOLERO, released in 1997.
You’ll be overwhelmed by the grand, richly layered sound arrangement.
And the lyrics, which convey a strong determination to keep moving forward no matter what happens, make me want to be that way too.
This song might be the catalyst that helps you bounce back.
whiteoutreGretGirl
Many men might find these very sentimental lyrics relatable, even while feeling they’re a bit overly emotional.
The lyrics depict the moment when his girlfriend confesses, “I’ve fallen for someone else.” Even though he understands there’s nothing he can do about her feelings shifting from him to another man, he can’t help but feel “betrayed.” It’s a very heartrending and painful song.
I loved (it/you)erica
A song by erica, a singer-songwriter from Yamanashi Prefecture.
It’s a full-on heartbreak song.
The lyrics are portrayed with striking realism, and listening to it leaves you with a bittersweet ache.
When we fall in love, we inevitably face moments of rejection or betrayal of our feelings, don’t we? This song is sung like a cry from the heart for those moments.
It’s not only about betrayal by others—you can also relate to it when you lose confidence in yourself.
