[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)
Street Loveindigo la End
This song is filled with the poignancy of a fleeting love.
It describes a romance that ends quickly as a “passing love,” weaving the story of two people who loved each other deeply even over a short time with delicate language.
Included on the album “Nureyuku Shishōsetsu,” released in October 2019, the track resonated with many listeners.
Its lyrics, imbued with lingering attachment, regret, and feelings that won’t fade, cut deeply into the listener’s heart.
It’s a song you’ll want to hear if you’ve suffered heartbreak or can’t forget someone.
I know you were playing.mihoro*
“I Know You Were Playing Around,” a song released by mihoro* in 2018 and included on the 2020 mini-album “Re:”.
It portrays the feelings of a woman who, despite knowing he’s cheating, waits late into the night for his messages and sinks into despair every time she spots traces of another woman on his social media.
The plainly sung melody conveys a sense of resignation, making it deeply heartrending.
It’s a recommended song for anyone struggling after being cheated on.
You have no eye for it.Ansako
A bittersweet medium-tempo ballad by Ansako that poignantly portrays the regret and loneliness after crossing a line in love.
The lyrics vividly capture a range of breakup emotions and leave a deep impression on listeners.
Included on the July 2020 album “No Make, Story,” the song also has a music video available on YouTube.
It expresses complex feelings—self-reproach and lingering attachment to a past partner—that anyone who has experienced the pain of love can relate to.
A track that offers comfort to those whose heartbreak hasn’t healed or who regret their choices.
[Cheating Songs] Forbidden Love That Crossed the Line: Infidelity Songs (151–160)
TABOOKōda Kumi
True to Kumi Koda’s style, the danceable and cool track “TABOO” is her 41st single, released in 2008.
While it doesn’t explicitly depict an affair, it feels like a song about a “forbidden love” that will resonate with anyone who’s in one or on the verge of crossing that line.
Songs about affairs that express a woman’s feelings are often sad and heartrending, but this one is something you can listen to and think, “Wow, that’s cool.”
Adam and Evego!go!vanillas
A song that poignantly portrays a love story where one feels on the verge of drowning in sweet words whispered by the ear.
It offers a modern interpretation of the Old Testament’s Adam and Eve, expressing the turmoil of a man and woman who fall into a forbidden love through go!go!vanillas’ characteristically delicate sound.
Though the relationship is morally impermissible, the heart is captivated by the beauty of the moment, intertwining with a dreamlike melody.
Released in March 2021 as a track on the album “PANDORA,” the piece debuted alongside a music video directed by Takuro Okubo.
Its emotional storytelling harmonizes beautifully with the band’s signature, striking guitar riffs.
Recommended for those who find themselves wavering amid complex emotions.
A bit good at lyingTanaka Akira
Released in June 2025 by Akira Tanaka, with music composed by Masato Sugimoto at Tanaka’s strong request.
It’s a track that exudes a stylish vibe.
The protagonist senses the other person’s change of heart, yet out of love pretends not to notice—an earnestness that really tugs at the heart.
With its rhythmic beat, it might just make you want to sing it at karaoke once you hear it.
IenaiSoala
A bittersweet, heart-tugging vocal captures the feelings of a woman who has fallen into a convenient relationship.
Her emotions, swaying between tender affection and regret, are woven with delicate words.
It’s striking how she knows she can’t be his “number one,” yet can’t stop herself from drowning in her feelings.
Released in August 2022 and included on the album LOVE, the song captivates with Soala’s translucent voice and a poignant piano-driven melody.
It’s a track that resonates deeply with those struggling in love that doesn’t go their way—whether long-distance or a convenient arrangement—offering comfort and profound empathy.