[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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[Songs of Infidelity] Forbidden Love That Crossed the Line: Cheating Songs (71–80)
366 daysHY
It’s a song that portrays a heartrending love, characterized by lyrics that regret a lost romance.
It recounts memories with a lover, the loneliness of not being able to be together, and the unwavering feelings of love that persist nonetheless.
The pain and depth of love are expressed, conveying how deeply the person was loved—so much so that they cannot be forgotten even after parting.
The track was included on the album “HeartY,” released on April 16, 2008, and was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama and Toho-distributed film “Akai Ito” (Red Thread).
It was also featured in a Kirin Gogo-no-Kocha (Afternoon Tea) commercial.
Resonating especially with those who have experienced heartbreak, it leaves a lasting impression, making it a must-listen for anyone who has gone through a painful experience.
Trash human, me.yangusukinii
Young Skinny’s new song “Gomi Ningen, Ore” (Trash Human, Me), released on March 15, 2023, is filled with passionate, true-to-life expression.
Tackling the heavy theme of cheating, the lyrics are striking in how they try to justify oneself while still steeped in guilt and self-loathing.
It feels like peeking into an inner world swaying with self-contradiction and conflict, and the scattered fragments of emotion convey a raw, authentic state of mind.
Chosen as the theme song for the drama “Crime Family,” its clear, high-toned vocals and youthful guitar sound match perfectly with his plea for forgiveness.
earring on the right earKoresawa
It’s a song released in 2021 by the singer-songwriter Koresawa.
At first, you might think it’s a song about a girlfriend who’s a little dissatisfied with her boyfriend.
But as the music video shows—depicting a happy couple while the screen is split in two—the woman is actually the other woman.
The man is the one cheating.
The song sweetly yet poignantly portrays the woman’s feelings: she’s upset at the man’s nonchalant attitude, as if to say, “You still love me anyway, don’t you?” and yet, because she loves him, she ends up forgiving him.
Crazy for yousino R fine
Ryoko Shinohara’s first release in 19 years is “Crazy for you.” It’s a digital-only single released in 2022 under the name sino R fine, and it was selected as the theme song for the Netflix original series Fishbowl Wives, in which Shinohara stars.
The lyrics and composition were handled by Miliyah Kato, Che’Nelle, and music producer SUNNY BOY, among others.
The lyrics, which follow the story of a woman who, while enduring her husband’s psychological abuse, crosses the line and has an affair, overflow with the emotions of a woman.
Smartphone WarsYuuri
Smartphone Wars, released in 2022 by singer-songwriter Yuuri—who skyrocketed to fame with the tear-jerking breakup song Dry Flower—pairs a subtly tense melody with lyrics from a woman’s perspective.
She’s worried by how often her boyfriend’s phone rings and wonders, “Is he cheating…?” debating whether to check his phone to find out.
Many listeners can likely relate to the tug-of-war between wanting to trust him and the mindset where, once something seems suspicious, everything starts to look that way.
Biting the second handzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
A song that portrays the anguish of a forbidden love—something anyone might experience.
Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni, known for their translucent vocals and narrative-rich lyrics, vividly expresses the pain of heartbreak and the turmoil within.
The phrase “Bite the second hand” in the title is used in the lyrics as a symbolic depiction of a relationship that has ended and the deep shadow it casts on one’s inner self.
Released in October 2019, the track reached No.
42 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 weekly chart, and in September 2021 it surpassed 100 million streams, moving countless listeners.
It’s a song that stands by those who want to overcome the pain of a breakup yet can’t quite forget.
The third-year affairHiroshi & Kībō
You could say it’s the quintessential “cheating” song—the word even appears right there in the title… Yes, it’s ‘Cheating in the Third Year.’ Released in August 1982 as the debut single by Hiroshi & Kībō, it became a big hit.
Thanks to how easy it is to sing, it’s also a staple duet number that’s crossed eras and generations.