[Cheating Song] A forbidden love that crossed the line — infidelity song
Cheating always hurts someone and leads to unhappy outcomes.
In this article, we pick songs about “cheating” from both male and female perspectives.
Whether you were cheated on, suspect you might be, realized you were the only one who was serious, or are the one doing the cheating—these masterpieces vividly capture a range of emotions.
It’s painful to think back on happier times, but many people still want to move forward.
When you feel like “it hurts and I just want to cry” or “I want to get over my partner,” listen to tracks that match your feelings and let your emotions out as they are.
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[Cheating Songs] Forbidden Love That Crossed the Line: Infidelity Songs (61–70)
Stop this nightJUJU
“Kono Yoru wo Tomete yo” is JUJU’s 15th single, and it was also used as the theme song for the drama “Guilty: The Woman Who Made a Pact with the Devil.” It’s a ballad that portrays the feelings of a woman in pain: the man who’s cheating tells her he loves her; she loves him too, but the fact that he’s unfaithful sticks with her, and his words somehow sound sorrowful.
It sings of the bittersweet notion that loving someone can feel like a sin.
JUJU’s heartfelt vocals are deeply moving.
It’s a song that offers comfort to those struggling with romantic relationships.
I like indigo.indigo la End
This song portrays the frustration of being stuck in an ambiguous relationship, unable to get closer or farther apart.
The nocturnal atmosphere that seems to conjure vivid scenes—crafted by Enon Kawatani—and the supple band ensemble beautifully color the aching feelings of love.
Released digitally in advance in May 2016 and included the following month as the opening track of indigo la End’s album “Aiiro Music,” it expresses not a dramatic confession or ending, but those inexplicable emotions that linger right beside everyday life.
It may resonate with those harboring a secret love they can’t tell anyone about, or those troubled by an unattainable romance.
That’s not fair.Ochiai Wataru
Even knowing it won’t be reciprocated, you’re drawn to those gentle hands and that soft voice, unable to walk away…
This song vividly portrays the emotional turmoil of being trapped in such an ambiguous relationship.
Sung by Wataru Ochiai, a singer-songwriter from Osaka, it’s a track overflowing with heartache.
Released in May 2021, it’s known as one of his signature works, alongside albums like “Nonfiction,” where he has expressed a down-to-earth view of love.
The weakness and jealousy of clinging to someone even while realizing you’re being treated as a convenient option come through raw and real over an acoustic sound.
A ballad for anyone who can’t break free from a painful, forbidden love they want to end but can’t.
A song about being cheated on but still in love.riria.
A song released in 2020 by Riria, a singer-songwriter active on TikTok and YouTube.
It expresses the feelings of a woman who was cheated on in straightforward words, and has resonated with many who’ve gone through similar pain, even landing on Spotify’s viral charts.
The lyrics, which capture the conflict of not wanting to be touched by a cheating partner yet still wishing they’d come back, convey the coexistence of unforgivable anger and the desire not to part—it’s truly heart-wrenching.
SuddenlyEXILE ATSUSHI
This is a solo song by ATSUSHI, the vocalist of the dance-vocal group EXILE.
The lyrics describe the feelings at the moment of breaking up because his lover has fallen for someone else.
The heartbreakingly sad lyrics, his sweet voice, and the mature sound are irresistible.
It’s a breakup ballad that inevitably brings tears.
How about using it as background music when you want to have a good cry alone?
Try loving—it’s not like you’ll lose anything.neguse.
Neguse is a four-piece band from Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.
Their song “Aishite Mite yo Heru Mon Janai shi” is a masterpiece that deftly portrays the disconnect between men and women through skillful wordplay.
While the overall sound is pop and refreshing, the lyrics are deeply heartrending, and that contrast is irresistible.
The vocalist Ryota’s delicate timbre also fits the bittersweet love story perfectly, bringing out the emotional depth of the words.
Be sure to pay attention not only to the song itself, but also to the poem-like beauty of its lyrics!
Veranda feat. Kanano Senritsuyangusukinii
A Young Skinny track that portrays the heartrending emotions of a man and woman who fall into a forbidden love.
Featuring guest vocals by Kanano Senritsu, it was released in February 2024.
Through the image of smoking on a balcony, it delicately expresses the transformation of love and its pain.
The song is included on the EP “Because I’m Clumsy” and has been highly praised by fans.
It’s a perfect track for those troubled by complicated relationships or carrying a sense of bittersweet longing.
If you’re looking for music that stays close to your heart, be sure to give it a listen.