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.
Playlist
| Songs to listen to when you've been betrayed. Classic hits about betrayal. | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Horse and deerYonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | A cheering song by Kenshi Yonezu. Live strongly. |
| 2 | shiny thingsaimyon |  play_arrow | Aimyon's encouraging song to help you get over a heartbreak |
| 3 | LiarAbe Mao |  play_arrow | A song portraying the heartrending feelings of a woman betrayed by someone she trusted |
| 4 | Shangri-Layama |  play_arrow | yama's new song is funky and highly addictive |
| 5 | whiteoutreGretGirl |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the heartache of being betrayed by her |
| 6 | ALIVEMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children recovering from betrayal |
| 7 | I loved (it/you)erica |  play_arrow | A song that vividly captures the pain of heartbreak |
| 8 | Sign of Lovekuriipuhaipe |  play_arrow | CreepHyp’s Song of Betrayal and Resentment |
| 9 | a May flyRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS' shocking song 'May's Fly,' a terrifying track with raw emotions |
| 10 | wailing in griefKudō Shizuka |  play_arrow | Kudo Shizuka’s heartbreak song resets the heart |
| 11 | Re:makeONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | ONE OK ROCK's Revenge Rock |
| 12 | I love you, liar.Onda Masanori |  play_arrow | Depicting the pain of heartbreak and the conflict of affection |
| 13 | mentally unstable personMioyamazaki |  play_arrow | A song by MIOYAMAZAKI that portrays self-destructive love |
| 14 | Sentimental Sisteryonige |  play_arrow | yonige's love songs hit home |
| 15 | Last LoveKato Miria |  play_arrow | A heartbreak ballad song by Miliyah Kato |
| 16 | sad to sayJASMINE |  play_arrow | JASMINE’s debut song, the heartache of a broken love |
| 17 | SaudadePorunogurafiti |  play_arrow | Introduction to Saudade, a signature song by Porno Graffitti |
| 18 | backlightFuchigami Rina |  play_arrow | Rina Fuchigami lives positively in backlight |
| 19 | Shura-banbanYao |  play_arrow | A breezy pop tune that channels anger at infidelity through humor |
| 20 | Minimalist BoyfriendZOC |  play_arrow | A song by ZOC with the theme of self-affirmation |
| 21 | metropoliskurisutaru kingu |  play_arrow | Crystal King sings of dreams in the city |
| 22 | knifeJanne Da Arc |  play_arrow | Love and betrayal are two sides of the same coin. |
| 23 | Instead of goodbyeJUJU |  play_arrow | Choosing to part ways to avoid getting hurt |
| 24 | If I could forgive youieiri reo |  play_arrow | A song that empathizes with the woes of a betrayed love |
| 25 | Dream-Chasing Bengalaimyon |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the inner turmoil of being betrayed |
| 26 | A song about being cheated on but still in love.riria. |  play_arrow | The conflict between the frustration of being cheated on and my feelings of love |
| 27 | I don’t need friends—die.Shinsei Kamattechan |  play_arrow | A Song Expressing Loneliness by Shinsei Kamattechan |
| 28 | Tricked by a guy like HiroshiTakada Mizue |  play_arrow | A woman's heart drawn to bad men |
| 29 | CHOCOLATEchanmina |  play_arrow | A song by Chanmina that sings about the strength of women’s ability to switch gears |
| 30 | SPYMakihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | A love song like a Noriyuki Makihara romance drama |
| 31 | I’m afraid to believe.Mizuno Atsu |  play_arrow | A song of the pain of betrayal and the courage to believe |
| 32 | CountdownCocco |  play_arrow | A woman’s psyche where love and hate toward her unfaithful boyfriend intermingle |
| 33 | Your Dissection Pure Love Song ~Die~aimyon |  play_arrow | A love song by Aimyon filled with jealousy and affection |
| 34 | Cinderella BoySaucy Dog |  play_arrow | A song that echoes in the heart with the pain of heartbreak |
| 35 | FlowerSonar Pocket |  play_arrow | A moving song that heals a betrayed heart |
| 36 | Cheer up!Takeuchi Mariya |  play_arrow | An anthem that lifts your spirits after heartbreak |
| 37 | So it wasn’t me, huh.riria. |  play_arrow | Frustration at not being chosen and feelings of love |
| 38 | Sayonara, baby.Kato Miria |  play_arrow | A relatable love song for people who can’t escape a false romance |
| 39 | fateMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | Rock that portrays the end of love with emotional intensity |
| 40 | Hide-and-seekYuuri |  play_arrow | A song portraying the heartbreak of a man who broke up with his girlfriend |
| 41 | cold rainYamamoto Junko |  play_arrow | Introduction to Junko Yamamoto’s signature song, “Tsumetai Ame” (Cold Rain) |
| 42 | I can’t stop this sadness.Anri |  play_arrow | A sad classic that sings of a double betrayal by a friend and a lover |
| 43 | BalanceSURFACE |  play_arrow | The ambiguous balance of love sung by SURFACE |
| 44 | Fickle HeartNakamura Yurika |  play_arrow | A heartrending song that voices the feelings of a woman who was cheated on |
| 45 | You let me do as I please, and yet…arekunn |  play_arrow | Are-kun’s heartbreak song is super relatable. |
| 46 | My loverGorin Mayumi |  play_arrow | A timeless classic of heartbreak songs, loved across generations |
| 47 | I can’t bring myself to hate (you/it).ren |  play_arrow | Ren, popular on TikTok, sings about the ache of love. |
| 48 | oni; demon; ogre; spirit (depending on context)kuriipuhaipe |  play_arrow | The feelings of a betrayed man depicted by CreepHyp |
| 49 | A little; a bitDaikoku Maki |  play_arrow | “Chotto,” Maki Ohguro’s classic song that sings of a woman’s heart |
| 50 | Travelingsumika |  play_arrow | The complex feelings of women who forgive infidelity |
| 51 | A seagull is a seagull.Naoko Ken |  play_arrow | Introducing a pure love song written and composed by Miyuki Nakajima |
| 52 | Every momentthe shes gone |  play_arrow | The appeal of the shes gone’s heartbreak songs |
| 53 | You at your worstHamano Haruki |  play_arrow | A moving song about love and loss that gives courage |
| 54 | Street Corner of BetrayalKai Yoshihiro |  play_arrow | Kai Band's 'Uragiri no Machikado' is filled with melancholy |
| 55 | dislikeTHE ORAL CIGARETTES |  play_arrow | THE ORAL CIGARETTES' shocking rock of 'Kirai' ('Hate') |
| 56 | Why?YUI |  play_arrow | Representing anxieties about love through YUI’s songs |
| 57 | You have no eye for it.Ansako |  play_arrow | A song that quietly accepts the sadness of a broken heart |
| 58 | City of FarewellsSuzuki Masayuki |  play_arrow | A love song by Masayuki Suzuki that portrays the sadness of parting |
| 59 | the absolute worstMarushii |  play_arrow | Malcy’s heartbreak song |
| 60 | The city was crying.Itami Tetsuya & Side By Side |  play_arrow | A song that forgives a charming man |
| 61 | RevengeMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and the transitions of the heart |
| 62 | Wedding DressTHE YELLOW MONKEY |  play_arrow | An excellent song that comically sings about a last-minute wedding cancellation |
| 63 | What is emotion?This is LAST |  play_arrow | The allure of bittersweet lyrics about infidelity |
| 64 | I bear a grudge.Nakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | The shock of Miyuki Nakajima’s song “Urami-masu” |