Cheating songs in Western music. The world’s forbidden love and infidelity songs.
Have you ever found yourself in a “forbidden love”? Love between adults is complicated.
An affair with someone who’s married—a relationship that should never cross the line.
And yet, that line exists close to everyone, which is precisely why it carries such a mysterious allure, doesn’t it? There are countless love songs out there, but I’ve carefully selected some Western tracks perfect for those of you intrigued by infidelity.
Most of them are in English, so if you find any you like, try doing a detailed translation into Japanese.
You’ll hear the music in a whole new way.
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Infidelity songs in Western music. The world’s forbidden love and cheating songs (41–50)
Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been UnderShania Twain
A song by Canadian country singer Shania Twain that became her first gold record.
The woman in the lyrics is incredibly good at gathering information—she knows everything about her boyfriend’s other woman.
Never underestimate a woman’s intuition.
It’s a lively, catchy country tune that makes it easy to picture her grinning mischievously.
Part Time LoverStevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder is known in Japan for many signature songs like “I Just Called To Say I Love You” and “Isn’t She Lovely.” But not all of his songs are about pure, single-minded love.
This song’s title literally means “part-time lover,” plainly, a “mistress” or “cheating partner,” and it serves as a sort of “manual for an affair.” Let the phone ring once and hang up; if you bump into each other while you’re with friends, pretend you don’t know one another…
Keeping a secret relationship going is no easy task, is it?
Stop Me If You Think You’ve Heard This One BeforeThe Smiths
A classic single from The Smiths’ final album, Strangeways, Here We Come, formed in England.
It was released in 1987.
The song portrays a man who, after being accused of betraying someone important to him, piles on unjustified excuses.
My Little SecretXscape
Xscape is an R&B vocal group from Atlanta.
While many female idol groups have been active in the United States, there haven’t been many that fully leaned into R&B.
They are one of those few R&B vocal groups.
Their song “My Little Secret” revolves around the theme of infidelity, but it’s actually not about a typical romance—it focuses on gay cheating.
It’s a very distinctive track, so be sure to check out the Japanese translation as well!
Can’t Be That WrongDolly Parton
A track that sings about a love triangle and infidelity.
It is included on American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton’s 43rd album, “Pure & Simple,” released in 2016.
The album reached No.
1 on the charts in both the United States and the United Kingdom.