[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 Tracks (41–50)
Sentimental Sisteryonige
Set to a heartrending vocal, this song—told from a woman’s perspective—portrays a heart swaying within a forbidden love.
The protagonist, unable to escape tangled relationships and events of the past, conveys her feelings with raw, relatable honesty.
Released in July 2016 as part of yonige’s mini-album “I Want to Be a Snail,” the track captures the mindset of a woman who tries to move forward while still bound by past romances.
For anyone who has grappled with complex emotions like longing, regret, and guilt, it’s a song that’s impossible not to relate to.
[Cheating Songs] Forbidden Love That Crossed the Line: Infidelity Songs (51–60)
Supporting Actress Syndromeback number
A back number song that portrays the course of a heartrending love.
It expresses the complex feelings of a woman who senses she’s second in a romantic relationship.
The protagonist is torn by a dilemma: she loves her partner, yet feels that her way of showing love is outdated.
Released on the 2012 album “blues,” it’s also known as the B-side to the 7th single “Aoi Haru.” This piece is perfect for those who are experiencing the pain and wistfulness of love.
On a solitary night, why not listen quietly and confront the complex emotions in your heart?
Travelingsumika
It’s a song about a woman who notices his cheating but doesn’t have the resolve to break up, so in the end she always pretends not to notice.
She doesn’t have the courage to confront him, and she doesn’t want to be thrown away.
She still loves him… and believes that, in the end, he’ll choose her… Maybe that’s why she feels paralyzed.
It’s a very sad song, but sumika’s light, breezy sound is comforting.
Cinderella BoySaucy Dog
It’s a song from the rock band Saucy Dog’s 2021 mini-album Lazy Sunday.
Sung from a woman’s perspective, it portrays both love and hatred toward someone she cares about.
In the music video, a cheating man and a woman who pretends not to notice—even though she does—are depicted, and watching it is so heartrending it feels like your chest is being squeezed.
If you’re looking for a tearjerker about the pain of being betrayed by someone you love, definitely give it a listen.
MELROSE ~A Promise Not to Love~EXILE ATSUSHI
A ballad that portrays the bittersweet feelings of a man and a woman drawn to each other despite a promise not to fall in love.
The wavering heart caught between reason and emotion pairs beautifully with EXILE ATSUSHI’s deeply expressive vocals.
Released in December 2012 as his third solo single, the song is included on albums such as Music and Love Ballade.
It was also featured as the ending theme for NTV’s Sukkiri!!, garnering widespread attention.
This is a track that resonates deeply with those who relate to the complexities of adult romance or who are striving to move forward while carrying a sense of longing.
26 Laws of Getting Caught Cheating by Your GirlfriendMioyamazaki
This is a song released in 2015 by Mio Yamazaki, a four-piece rock band that made their major-label debut in 2014.
Known for releasing many tracks with lyrics that pursue realism, especially in themes like romance, Mio Yamazaki candidly sings about the telltale signs of a boyfriend’s cheating.
It’s a striking song that can make both those in relationships and those looking for love feel as if they’re uncovering a partner’s infidelity.
LiarKanoerana
A heartrending ballad that traces the pain and confusion of a protagonist who’s suddenly told it’s over—and that there’s someone new.
Unable to blame their partner and instead turning the blame inward, the protagonist beautifully embodies the universal emotions of heartbreak.
This piece is a February 2017 work included in Kanoerana’s 30-second song collection, “30 seconds ~ Kanoe’s Fun Song Diary ~.” It’s a song that will resonate with anyone trying to come to terms with the pain of a breakup or spending their days unable to forget a former lover.