[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)
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.
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.
broad daylightKing Gnu
A renowned song by King Gnu, captivating for its universal lyrics themed around failure, regret, and hope—words that listeners can overlay with their own experiences and emotions.
Its gentle rhythm amplifies the song’s emotional depth.
Released digitally in February 2019 and selected as the theme song for the NTV Saturday drama “Innocence: False Accusation Lawyer,” the track was reportedly completed over four days sequestered in the studio.
When you find yourself at a crossroads in life or wanting to reflect on who you are, give it a listen.
Immersing yourself in King Gnu’s world, you’re sure to discover an interpretation that’s uniquely your own.
[Cheating Songs] Forbidden Love That Crossed the Line: Infidelity Songs (81–90)
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.
SPYMakihara Noriyuki
This song is told from the perspective of a man who’s been cheated on and discovers the truth.
Noriyuki Makihara’s “SPY” is his 12th single, released in 1994.
It’s a sad love song where, after spotting his girlfriend in town, he tails her on a whim and ends up witnessing her cheating on him.
The chorus initially sounds very positive, but gradually that positivity comes across as bravado, transforming into a desperate cry from the heart.
By the time it ends, it feels like you’ve watched an entire drama—an emotionally charged, story-driven, sorrowful track.
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.
