[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)
Act like an adult.suisou gurashi
“Pretending to Be Grown-Up” by Suisou Gurashi is a track released digitally on March 18, 2022.
The song portrays the bittersweet feelings of the one who loved wholeheartedly.
Even as they move driven solely by the desire to meet, their heart is always a little cool, contrary to the urge to say “I want to see you.” Holding both of these feelings, they end up putting on a facade.
It poignantly captures the emotions swaying between one’s true feelings and the self they construct.
The melody, enriched with jazz elements, is soothing and adds color to the song’s world.
For those who have had similar experiences, it’s a track that will resonate and offer comfort.
[Cheating Songs] Forbidden Love That Crossed the Line: Adultery/Cheating Songs (121–130)
C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Cosmos (Autumn Cherry Blossoms)~Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
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.
Absolute relationshipakai kouen
Known for their distinctive musical style, Akai Koen dives into the depths of human relationships with this track.
It skillfully portrays invisible connections and hidden desires, growing more addictive the more you listen.
Released on September 24, 2014 as their 4th single, it was also used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Saturday drama “Lost Days.” The music video, shot with the innovative approach of 100 cuts in 100 seconds, generated plenty of buzz.
Condensing individual secrets and fragility, this work is recommended for those who want to explore the deeper layers of relationships.
Why?YUI
This song closes YUI’s second album, “CAN’T BUY MY LOVE,” released in 2007.
Haven’t you ever told yourself, “It’s nothing unusual—it must be a misunderstanding or I’m just seeing things”? The song portrays the painful feelings of sensing another woman’s presence around her boyfriend but being unable to confirm it, while something dark churns inside her.
Many listeners may relate to that hazy, unsettled emotion.
It’s a track that hurts the heart, capturing the fragility of feeling like you might break and the pain of love.
I can’t bring myself to hate (you/it).ren
Ren is a singer-songwriter who gained attention after his singing-with-acoustic-guitar videos on TikTok.
Known for delivering songs that resonate with young people, he released “I Can’t Bring Myself to Hate You” in 2021.
The song expresses the restless feelings of discovering that the person you love has someone else.
Even knowing they will drift apart, the lyrics portray a yearning that still reaches out for the other person—something many listeners may relate to.
Set to a beautiful yet fragile, piano-centered band arrangement, Ren’s vocals convey the heartrending emotions of someone who has been cheated on.
Blue triangleFlower
This is a track from the album Hanadokei, released in 2015 by the female dance and vocal group Flower.
The lyrics portray a woman who falls for her friend’s boyfriend and even gets involved with him.
Listening to the song is painful as it depicts her heart breaking, torn between the guilt of betraying a dear friend and the love she can’t stop.
It’s an act that surely deserves to be called the worst, yet the song powerfully conveys that her feelings for her friend were genuine, too.
Daisykatahira rina
It’s a track from singer-songwriter Rina Katahira—also known for her hit song “Girls Don’t Cry”—included on her 2017 album Because of Love.
It’s sung from the perspective of a woman dating an older man, who, while inwardly blaming him for making her sense the presence of other women, still devotes herself to him and wishes he would look only at her.
Perhaps because the protagonist is younger, the slightly childish phrasing and tough-sounding lyrics are endearing.
Though it’s a song about infidelity, it ultimately conveys a simple, wholehearted love.