[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 (141–150)
When Someone’s Wish Comes TrueUtada Hikaru
“Dareka no Negai ga Kanau Koro” is Hikaru Utada’s 13th single, released in 2004.
It topped the Oricon Singles Chart and was used as the theme song for director Kazuaki Kiriya’s film Casshern—Kiriya is Utada’s former husband.
The lyrics, which suggest that not everyone can be happy at the same time, evoke themes of infidelity and cheating, and convey a poignant sense of regret.
Utada’s fragile-sounding vocals over a piano accompaniment make your chest tighten as you listen.
Adultery is a criminal act.takayan
Takayan’s somewhat extreme “Cheating Is a Crime” is a song about taking the life of a cheating lover.
Being cheated on is, of course, heartbreaking, but at the same time it makes you angry, doesn’t it? For a woman who devoted herself to her man, that anger can be overwhelming.
The protagonist of the song feels that anger and even considers cheating in return, but realizes that would make her just like him—and arrives at this conclusion.
Women who can’t hold back their rage might find it cathartic to listen to!
selling oneselfRosu
A beautiful tragic love song that portrays the heartrending emotions of a woman living in the night city.
Amid a dark, mysterious atmosphere, the protagonist gives herself to a man she does not even love, while continuing to harbor unwavering feelings for the one she truly longs for.
In a darkness without even a single ray of light, the searing emotions of a woman consumed by an impossible love are vividly expressed through Ros’s protean vocals.
Released in March 2022, the song is also included on the album “Yoru no Shizu.” It is a track that deeply resonates with those pained by unrequited love or troubled by a forbidden romance.
not enoughDUSTCELL
DUSTCELL’s songs feature achingly beautiful tones and earnest lyrics that resonate deeply.
They skillfully express complex emotions—hearts swaying between reality and ideals, a blend of tenderness and emptiness.
The lyrics, which seem to symbolize the feelings of urban, solitary modern people, are sure to strike a chord with many listeners.
Released in June 2022, this track was also chosen as the ending theme for the TBS drama “Tomorrow, I Will Be Someone’s Girlfriend.” Its melody and lyrics, perfectly aligned with the drama’s worldview, gently embrace the hearts of those troubled by tangled love affairs.
It’s a recommended song for anyone struggling with love or looking to face themselves.
HonmeiNeo feat.Nqsi
This song portrays the poignant feelings of a woman tormented by unrequited love.
With its catchy melody and deeply expressive emotions, this compelling track was released in December 2022.
The protagonist longs to be the one and only, yet suffers in the role of the second woman.
Exhausted by one-sided love and on the verge of being crushed by loneliness, she still continues to seek the other person’s affection—painfully so.
Born from a collaboration between Neo and Nqsi, this is a song that gently accompanies anyone carrying the ache of a bittersweet love.
double bookingANNA
The project ANNA by female singers Ayumi Nakamura and Nanase Aikawa.
Their song “W-Booking” is a refreshing number about a woman who discovers that her boyfriend’s affair partner is actually her own friend, and chooses friendship over love for the man.
It’s included on the 2019 album W.
Karada no KankeiYUTORI-SEDAI
YUTORI-SEDAI’s song is a ballad that portrays the heartache of unrequited love.
Released in August 2022, it tells the story of a protagonist who unknowingly deepens a relationship with someone who already has a partner.
The raw emotions of wavering between the plea “Don’t leave me” and the resolve to say “Let’s make this the last time” are vividly expressed.
The aching feeling of trying to better oneself for the other person yet not being rewarded will tug at your heart.
It’s a perfect track for those troubled by love or seeking to heal the pain of a breakup.
Listening to this piece might help you face your own feelings.