[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 (1–10)
whiteoutreGretGirl
People who have been cheated on often sense something off about their partner’s behavior—like, “Something’s weird,” and when they lift the lid, it turns out there was cheating all along, right? That’s exactly what the song Whiteout is about.
It vividly portrays the feelings of a man who, despite a twinge of anxiety about his girlfriend’s behavior, happily goes to meet her when she says she wants to see him—only to have her confess that she’s fallen for someone else.
balladKetsumeishi
This is Ketsumeishi’s “Ballad,” filled with the aching feelings of a man whose unrequited love for a woman grows stronger day by day.
You can sense the anguish of an adult man who has fallen into a forbidden love—yearning to see the woman he cherishes but cannot, clinging to a faint hope despite knowing the love cannot be fulfilled.
The Land of LoveKato Miria
This is a ballad that delicately portrays the feelings of a man and a woman consumed by a fleeting relationship.
It carefully depicts the heartrending emotions of two people drawn to each other within an inescapable affair.
Written and composed by Miliyah Kato, it is a wholehearted piece included as the B-side to the single “Saikou na Shiawase,” released in December 2016.
It is a song that will resonate with those lost in love with no exit in sight, and those suffering because they cannot be honest with their own feelings.
[Cheating Songs] Forbidden Love That Crossed the Line: Infidelity Songs (11–20)
Love songnatori
A song that sharply portrays a forbidden love where longing and pain intertwine.
The protagonist’s struggle—losing themselves as they drown in love—is woven with delicate words.
Included on the album “Gekijō” (Theater), Natori’s delicate vocals tighten the chest.
The music video was released in February 2024, garnering 3.16 million views.
Even while losing oneself in love, one still cannot help but seek it.
For those who carry such complex emotions, this is a track that will resonate from the depths of the heart.
makeupMy Hair is Bad
“I just liked him, but before I knew it, I’d become someone convenient.” I bent myself to fit the person I liked, but the only time I was loved was the hours before he went to see his girlfriend.
That’s the story depicted in the song Kesho.
Having your feelings accepted but never being loved exclusively—it might be even harder than being rejected.
This track is included on My Hair is Bad’s 2019 album, boys.
Sleepless nights are because of you.MISIA
A wistful medium-tempo ballad released in August 2002.
It portrays the inner turmoil of being drawn to someone you shouldn’t love, set against the loneliness of the night and fragile hopes.
The earnest feelings—sleeplessness when memories surface, the desperate wish to see them even if only in a dream—are delicately woven through MISIA’s rich expressiveness.
Included on the album “KISS IN THE SKY,” the song was used in Kirin Beverage’s “RAKUDA” commercial and served as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Love Quotient” (Ren’ai Hensachi).
Recommended for those who want to connect with the bittersweetness and depth of romantic feelings.
a convenient relationshipDomura Riu
A sweet yet fleeting relationship that begins with the arrival of night.
The words woven by Riu Domura tighten the chest.
While hiding their true feelings, the two share only the moments that suit them.
Their complex emotions—unable to sever the relationship amid mingled distrust of the other and self-loathing—are portrayed with delicate nuance.
Released in February 2021, this song resonated with many listeners and received high ratings across streaming platforms.
It’s recommended for those troubled by ambiguous relationships or those who want to look back on past love.
It may even prompt you to face the true feelings deep within your heart.