[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 (91–100)
After the nightadieu
The song Yoruno Ato, sung by actress Moka Kamishiraishi under the name adieu.
Speaking of Moka Kamishiraishi, in addition to her acting ability, her cute looks and smile are very popular.
However, this song is a very mature woman’s song—a love song about parting ways with someone you love.
Because the lyrics seem to suggest the two are keeping their relationship a secret, some say it’s a song about an affair or infidelity.
Listening from that perspective, the chorus sounds like words of resignation, and also like a wish—“I wanted you to love only me.”
Can’t Stop Fallin’ in Loveglobe
“Can’t Stop Fallin’ In Love” is a song that portrays the painful feelings of a woman drowning in an adulterous love.
Released in 1996 by globe, led by Tetsuya Komuro, it sold over 1.3 million copies and is known as the group’s third biggest hit.
The lyrics capture the unique anxieties of an affair—worrying about the relationship between the partner and his wife, and agonizing over one’s own happiness.
Even though she knows in her head that “there’s no future,” love is something she just can’t control.
KEIKO’s vocals make the protagonist’s heartrending emotions feel even more real in this track.
Until I fall asleep tonightAbe Mao
A heartrending song about wishing to fall asleep beside the one you love on a lonely night.
It’s included on the album “Mada Ikemasu,” released in 2020.
You’re probably being cheated on… On nights like that, when you’re alone, the loneliness and sadness make your imagination run wild.
This song captures exactly those feelings, with words that question your lover about true love, and lines that sink into self-doubt—why am I so weak? Even while knowing it would be better to end things, there’s a desire, in the end, to believe in the other person—“please, choose me.” It’s painful, yet it feels undeniably strong.
the absolute worstMarushii
The song that empathizes with the feeling of “I’ve fallen for someone who doesn’t love me back…” is Saitei Saiaku.
It was released in 2022 by the rock band Marcy, known for songs that capture the raw emotions of young people.
It sings of a heart-wrenching love—you realize your partner’s heart has already shifted to someone else, yet you can’t bring yourself to stop loving them.
The driving band performance conveys a sense of sorrow that only intensifies.
It’s a rock number you’ll want to listen to when you need to let out emotions that have nowhere to go.
When you want to cry your heart out or forget, let this song offer you a message to lean on.
Prisoner Of LoveUtada Hikaru
A song by Hikaru Utada that delicately portrays the complex emotions of people captivated by love.
Released in May 2008 as the theme for the drama “Last Friends,” it moved many listeners.
It expresses the lament of those who live while hiding their true selves, as well as the human nature that keeps seeking more even when one is already fulfilled.
The lyrics seem to speak for the characters in the drama—which deals with domestic violence, stalking, and gender identity disorder—symbolizing loneliness, dependency, and mutually supportive relationships.
It is a track that resonates with those troubled by love and struggling with human relationships.
Secret LoveCHIHIRO
CHIHIRO, known for releasing many love songs from a woman’s perspective, put out the track “Secret Love” in 2020.
It’s a song about a woman who falls for a man even though she knows he has a girlfriend, and starts a relationship with him anyway.
While she suffers through a futureless relationship, she sings of a bittersweet yet strong resolve not to live with regret.
From the very beginning, CHIHIRO’s vocals could bring you to tears—this is a song we want women experiencing an unrequited love to hear.
FlamingoYonezu Kenshi
This song expresses the emptiness hidden behind beauty through vivid tones and wistful lyrics.
Using the fragile yet beautiful flamingo as a motif, it skillfully portrays the complexities of human emotion.
The exhilaration of falling in love is interwoven with the inner turmoil and jealousy that accompany it, resonating deeply with listeners.
Released in October 2018, the track was also featured in a Sony wireless earphones commercial.
With Kenshi Yonezu’s characteristically poetic expression and a distinctive musicality that incorporates elements of African beats and jazz, this piece is recommended for those struggling with love or wishing to confront their own emotions.