Forbidden Love: A Collection of Classic Western Songs About Infidelity [2026]
Western songs about infidelity that distill uncontrollable emotions and aching melancholy.
The masterpieces that deftly portray the desire and guilt hidden in forbidden love—and the deep regret that follows—shake our hearts like a life drama in itself.
A secret romance you can tell no one about, the bittersweet ache of drowning in an illicit relationship, and the deep scars that remain in the end.
This time, we’ve selected classic Western tracks on the theme of adultery from a wide range of genres.
Along with the meanings of the lyrics and the feelings embedded in the music, we’ll introduce a collection of songs that resonate with the heart.
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Forbidden Love: A Collection of Western Classic Songs About Infidelity [2026] (71–80)
Sex And CandyMarcy Playground
Mercy Playground is an American alternative rock band.
Their lo-fi, laid-back sound is quintessentially ’90s alt-boom, and their track “Sex and Candy” is known as their signature song.
With a vibe like this, even that everyday slacker feeling might look a bit better.
The lyrics are totally world-building and don’t say anything too explicit, making the meaning hard to pin down—but that kind of abstract lyricism is exactly one of the charms of this era and this music.
Jessie’s GirlRIck Springfield
Rick Springfield’s song “Jessie’s Girl,” by the Australian musician.
The title, literally “Jessie’s Girlfriend,” is pretty wild.
As a hit from the 1980s, it gives off a bit of a playboy vibe.
Rick, who sings it, is quite handsome himself, which makes the song all the more convincing.
In the chorus he powerfully repeats “Jessie’s Girl,” and you can feel his burning emotions.
Sad EyesRobert John
“We’re finished,” he tells his lover in this sad song—but the reason is, unbelievably, “She’s coming home today.
I don’t want to see you cry,” which makes him quite the cad.
And yet, the melody is an unbelievably beautiful love ballad.
A Quick One, While He’s AwayThe Who
A song released in 1966 by The Who.
It’s a 9-minute, 10-second medley track known as a “mini-opera,” and it’s about infidelity by a girlfriend.
The song was used in Wes Anderson’s 1998 film Rushmore.
How Long (Has This Been Going On)ACE
A song by the rock band Ace, formed in the UK in 1972.
Released as a single in 1975, it reached No.
3 on the charts in the United States and Canada, and was also a hit in the Netherlands and the UK.
It was their only hit, and the band disbanded in 1977.