A song of forbidden love. A heartrending, sorrowful love song.

LOVE AFFAIRSazan Ōrusutāzu

LOVE AFFAIR ~Secret Date~ – Southern All Stars (Cover)

Isn’t this song told from a male perspective? It feels like a piece that conveys the unique anguish of a man who abandons his family yet cannot be with the one he loves.

It’s a song about an unattainable love, and I recommend it to women as well.

Perhaps it’s a song that can help you feel even a little more positive.

Stop this nightJUJU

JUJU “Stop This Night for Me”

It’s a hit song that was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Guilty: The Woman Who Made a Deal with the Devil.” It’s a bittersweet track about a forbidden love—where, despite telling yourself you shouldn’t fall for someone, your feelings only grow stronger, and you can’t picture a happy future together.

Wanting to escape the pain, you find yourself wishing the moments you can meet would last forever.

Love songSambomasutā

Sambomaster Love Song Live

This song is written from the perspective of a man who can’t get over his ex.

The powerful vocals and deeply emotional performance are truly moving and may bring you to tears.

If you’re still struggling with a broken heart, please give this song a listen—you’ll surely relate.

eternityZARD

[ZARD] Eien | 1997

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Sakai’s clear, translucent voice conveys a very poignant feeling.

If you just listen casually, it doesn’t sound like a song about an affair, but when you really pay close attention to the lyrics, it seems to depict an adulterous love.

The sense of her questioning herself is heartbreaking.

Fake loveSTUPID GUYS

Fake Love / Stupid Guys

A melodious love song by STUPID GUYS that portrays the ache of a bittersweet romance.

The complex emotions of a man and woman wavering between a physical relationship and pure affection are expressed through mellow vocals and rap, weaving delicate words to depict a heart drowning in desire while harboring self-denial.

Included on the album “False Love,” released in July 2019, the track has garnered over 4 million views on YouTube.

It’s a song that resonates with those troubled by a love they can’t tell anyone about, or suffering from a love built on pretense.

tragic heroineMy Hair is Bad

My Hair is Bad – Tragic Heroine

Told from the perspective of a woman visiting her ex, My Hair is Bad’s song vividly portrays a heart caught between lingering attachment and the bravado of not wanting to admit weakness.

It depicts someone masking unresolved feelings with a smile, while lyrics that lay bare tangled emotions will resonate with anyone who’s experienced heartbreak.

Blending energetic band instrumentation with an impassioned vocal performance, the track was released in February 2024 and later included on the July album “ghosts.” As a song that captures the delicate nuances of the pain of a breakup and longing for an ex, it’s a perfect listen when you want to confront your own feelings.

Dangerous Playkuriipuhaipe

CreepHyp – “Dangerous Play” (MUSIC VIDEO)

A song that shakes the heart with its heartrending vocals.

It delicately captures the feelings of someone tormented by a love that can never be fulfilled.

Released in January 2020, it was chosen as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s variety show “Ukemen.” The music video, directed by filmmaker TAO TAJIMA, also garnered attention.

If you’ve ever experienced unrequited love, you’ll likely feel a piercing sense of empathy.

It’s a track that conveys the anguish of holding back—recognizing that trying to claim someone at the cost of their happiness just isn’t right.