[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 (111–120)
Nevertheless, I want to do it.Hirai Ken
Ken Hirai’s 2014 single “Soredemo Shitai” is a song that conveys the feelings of a woman who has gotten involved with a man who has a wife.
The entire music video was shot in New Delhi, India’s capital, and makes a huge impact with Hirai dressed in traditional Indian attire, dancing alongside Indian locals.
The lyrics poignantly capture the aching heart of the woman, who agonizes as she watches the man act in ways that ensure he won’t take any trace of her back home with him.
Even if (she) has a boyfriendBITTER MOUSSE
As you can tell from the title, this is a song that strongly insists on a love more powerful than anything else, even if the other person already has a boyfriend.
Set against a forceful band sound, the love that persists amid suffering is expressed in a way that conveys a heart in intense motion.
The lyrics depict someone who realizes that no matter how much love they hold, they ultimately won’t be chosen, and the growing pain that intensifies over time.
It’s a song that frankly portrays lingering attachment—knowing it’s not good to keep the relationship as it is, yet being unable to bring it to an end.
Quivering with sweet sighsYoshii Kazuya
Kazuya Yoshii, a musician who has long led Japan’s rock scene.
Released in October 2025, this work was written as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama DEEP: “From Here on Out, It’s Hell.” Its deeply layered sound—blending elements of Showa-era kayokyoku and R&B—beautifully complements the drama’s world, which centers on forbidden love and desire.
The string and horn arrangements by Motoki Funayama and Takashi Tsurutani add brilliance, while the deliberately spacious structure leaves a distinctive afterglow.
Immerse yourself in this sophisticated love song for adults.
Fickle HeartNakamura Yurika
Yurika Nakamura is an actress from Kanagawa Prefecture.
Her single “Fickle Heart” is a heartrending love song that captures the feelings of a woman who’s been cheated on.
The song resonates because it expresses emotions only a woman could portray when betrayed by a man.
In particular, the lyric “I ended up having done to me what I wished my beloved would do” hits hard and can bring you to tears.
Her style—singing in a whispery, gentle voice with a throaty, murmuring delivery—further heightens the sadness of the song and draws you in!
S’il vous plaît, PresidentPmaru-sama.
It’s a lively song that depicts what the singer wants to do when they become a president with power, especially actions related to love.
What stands out is how, in a bright vocal tone that matches the sonic atmosphere, they speak of harsh punishments for an unfaithful partner.
Because their feelings for the other person are so strong, the desire to keep them all to themselves grows stronger, and you can sense a pure emotion that almost feels like a reckless rush to fulfill their own wishes.
Precisely because the overall mood is so cheerful, the song ends up feeling almost terrifying.
FlowerSHISHAMO
Despite its upbeat melody, the song “Hana” is filled with heartrending lyrics.
It portrays a woman waiting for a lover who will never return.
It seems he has gone to be with another woman.
The most heartbreaking point of all is that the protagonist knows he was drawn to someone other than her.
What kind of feelings did she have while they were together? Just thinking about it brings me to tears.
This song is included on the album “SHISHAMO 2,” released in 2015.
NAOHY
This song, a heartbreak ballad that portrays the heartrending feelings of a woman suffering in love, has resonated with many listeners.
It deeply touches the hearts of those who have experienced unrequited love or struggled with impossible romance.
Combining Izumi Nakasone’s poignant yet powerful vocals with an emotionally rich melody, the track stirs the listener’s soul.
Included on the album “Confidence,” released in April 2006, it reached No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
Its wistful lyrics and melody continue to move people across generations.
It remains a source of comfort for those troubled by heartbreak or unrequited love.