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 Infidelity [2026] (31–40)
Can’t Do A Thing (To Stop Me)Chris Isaak
An unusual background as a former boxer.
Chris also has a career as an actor, appearing in major films such as The Silence of the Lambs and That Thing You Do!.
He made his debut as a singer in 1991.
His unforgettable, sexy voice leaves a strong impression.
FastloveGeorge Michael
A danceable single cut from the 1996 album “Older” that topped the UK charts.
It’s a playboy’s song inviting someone into a risky, grown-up romance, declaring, “I can’t be Mr.
Right.” It exudes the allure of a mature man, completely different from the Wham! era.
TemptedSqueeze
A song by the British band Squeeze, released as a single in 1981.
In the United States, it was used in commercials for Burger King and Heineken.
A new version was included on the soundtrack of the 1994 film Reality Bites.
New RulesDua Lipa
This is a song by British singer Dua Lipa that lays out rules to avoid slipping back into a forbidden relationship with an ex.
The lyrics are striking as she reminds herself of three rules: don’t pick up the phone, don’t let him in, and don’t be his friend.
Dua Lipa herself said she related to it because “it’s the same as what I’d tell my friends.” Released as a single from her debut album “Dua Lipa” in July 2017, it reached No.
1 on the UK charts.
For anyone struggling to cut off a love they know is bad for them, the song offers comfort—“you’re not alone”—and the strength to move forward.
The video, showing friends supporting one another, is also sure to give you courage.
Take Her Place (feat. A R I Z O N A)Don Diablo
The collaboration song “Take Her Place” by Dutch DJ Don Diablo and American electro band A R I Z O N A.
Its mellow, beautiful tone is incredibly soothing, and Don Diablo’s dance beat makes it both dramatically charged and highly danceable.
As for the lyrics, the song carries a deep sense of loneliness, expressing a longing for warmth.
It’s impressive how they can turn such ordinary human emotions into something so dramatic.
This is a track you’ll want to listen to while gently moving your body.
