[Cheating Song] A forbidden love that crossed the line — infidelity song

C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Cosmos (Autumn Cherry Blossoms)~Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / “C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Autumn Cherry Blossoms~” Music Video

C.O.S.M.O.S.

~Akizakura~ by Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE centers on a forbidden love.

Released in 2014 as their 14th single, it’s the third installment in a four-single series themed around the seasons, and as the title suggests, this one represents autumn.

Sung from a male perspective, it’s a love song that hints he likely has another woman in his life.

Still, the two are irresistibly drawn to each other, and the lyrics portray the man’s heart—he loves her, yet cannot fully accept or shoulder everything.

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Dangerous Playkuriipuhaipe

CreepHyp – “Dangerous Play” (MUSIC VIDEO)

A song that candidly portrays the feelings of someone who has fallen into a love that can never be.

It carries a heartfelt plea not just for a physical relationship, but for a touch to the heart as well.

And yet, even that desire is denied with a self-effacing “It’s a lie.” The complex emotions are expressed so vividly that it tightens your chest.

Released in January 2020, the track was also used as the ending theme for the Fuji TV variety show Ukemen.

Packed with the appeal of CreepHyp, known for delving into the depths of human psychology, it’s the perfect song for those tormented by a forbidden love or grappling with complicated romantic feelings.

fake face dance musicOnda Masanori

'fake face dance music' / Masanori Onda

Masanori Onda’s “fake face dance music” is a track that vividly portrays the boundless emotions of forbidden love—infidelity.

Against a backdrop of sophisticated nocturnal bustle, the inner turmoil woven from truth and deceit in romance is brilliantly sublimated into sound.

At times you dance the night away with abandon; at others you brood alone.

Many listeners burdened with heartache will find this song deeply relatable.

It’s a masterpiece that deserves to be heard widely as one of the most memorable songs of 2021.

Sleeping Town feat. yamakujira

Sleeping Town feat. yama (Official Video)

A song that delicately portrays the feelings of young people grappling with loneliness and inner conflict.

Its ethereal sound evokes the night cityscape, and yama’s clear, translucent vocals sink deeply into the listener’s heart.

Released in October 2020, this track became a turning point that brought Kujira’s musicality to wider recognition.

Many listeners will relate to the protagonist, exhausted by everyday life and longing to escape reality.

It’s the kind of song that, when heard on sleepless nights or when your heart feels worn out, mysteriously soothes the soul.

Highly recommended for those who want to immerse themselves in Kujira’s unique world.

hogging someone/something all to yourself for just the two of youAnonymouz

Anonymouz – Just the Two of Us (Theme song for NTV Tuesday Platinum Night Drama DEEP: '3rd Year Class C Is Having Affairs.')

A heart-stirring ballad by Anonymouz that portrays the aching emotions of a woman ablaze with a forbidden love.

With delicate words, it weaves a strong resolve to stay true to love even if it means breaking society’s rules, and the pursuit of fleeting happiness tightens the chest.

Written as the theme song for the October 2024 drama “Class 3C Is Having Affairs,” this piece blends seamlessly with the show’s world, vividly depicting the feelings of those tormented by forbidden love.

It is a song that will resonate deeply with anyone harboring a secret relationship they can’t tell anyone about, or those troubled by complicated romances.

Serenade of TearsNagabuchi Tsuyoshi

Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi “Serenade of Tears”

This is a song from Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s folk era.

It was released as a double A-side single with “Junko.” The lyrics are written from the perspective of a woman who was cheated on.

The plaintive sound of folk music pairs perfectly with the theme of infidelity, doubling the sense of heartbreak.

The “serenade” in the title refers to a light musical piece—smaller in scale than a symphony—that evokes an operatic feel and typically relates to love.

It’s a stylish choice of words that fits perfectly for a song expressing the feelings of someone whose serenade has turned into tears.

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A person I mustn’t fall in love withCHIHIRO

CHIHIRO – A Person I Mustn’t Fall in Love With (Official MV) Sukininatyaikenaihito

A poignant ballad by CHIHIRO that portrays the anguish of a protagonist who has fallen into a forbidden love.

The uncontrollable feelings and the helpless yearning—despite knowing the love can never come true—pierce deeply into listeners’ hearts.

Included on the mini-album “Kata Koi Shū,” released on April 13, 2016, this song is a quintessential example of CHIHIRO’s mastery in expressing the complexities of love.

It tenderly chronicles a bittersweet heart that cries with joy over small promises and casual phone calls.

It is sure to support those tormented by unrequited love or by feelings for someone they know they shouldn’t fall for.