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 Classic Western Songs About Adultery [2026] (81–90)
Me and Mrs.JonesMichael Bublé
“We’ve got a thing going on, Mrs.
Jones and I”—a number that sings of a young man’s earnest feelings as he falls for a married woman.
In 1972, Billy Paul sang it and reached No.
1 in the U.S.
Many musicians, including Marvin Gaye and Daryl Hall, have covered the song.
Take It On the RunREO Speed Wagon
With its flowing, quintessentially 1980s melody and hard-edged sound, the track “Take It on the Run” is a real pleasure.
It’s a song by the American rock band REO Speedwagon, known as a live act that has delivered countless legendary performances.
The guitar solo is truly breathtaking, and the explosive power is remarkable.
The lyrics are a passionate love song, and I hope you’ll listen while forming your own understanding of the literary feel created by its use of metaphor.
I Am Your WomanSyleena Johnson
Selena, known as the daughter of Syl Johnson, the blues singer who was active in the ’70s.
It’s a song about a “long-suffering wife” waiting at home for her apparently unfaithful husband, but when delivered in Selena’s husky, powerful voice, it somehow sounds incredibly cool.
Who Is He (And What Is He to You)Bill Withers
A song written by Bill Withers and Stan McKenney.
It was included on the 1972 album Still Bill.
It was used in Quentin Tarantino’s 1997 film Jackie Brown.
It has been covered by Meshell Ndegeocello and by Gladys Knight & The Pips.
Run To YouBryan Adams
A song written by Bryan Adams and his songwriting partner Jim Vallance.
It was originally produced for Blue Öyster Cult, but was ultimately released as a single by Bryan in 1984.
The music video was directed by Steve Barron, who also worked on videos for Michael Jackson, Culture Club, and Tears for Fears.