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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Cheating songs in Western music. The world’s forbidden love and infidelity songs (71–80)
Where Have You Been?Reel Big Fish
Speaking of the early 2000s, it’s all about pop-punk! This refreshing tune from a California ska-core band is the main attraction.
The protagonist bluntly calls out his two-timing ex, whose words never match her actions.
In the end, he cuts her off with a defiant, “Who would ever forgive you? I’m done for good!”—making it a song that leaves you feeling totally refreshed.
It Wasn’t MeShaggy
Shaggy is a reggae singer from Jamaica.
His appeal lies above all in his rhythmic vocals and reggae-specific lyrics.
His hit “It Wasn’t Me” is packed with those strengths.
The lyrics depict a man who cheated on his girlfriend and straightforwardly apologizes to her.
It’s an extremely light and rhythmic track that somehow leaves you feeling warm.
Be sure to check it out!
My ManTamar Braxton
A ballad about a lover’s infidelity.
It was released as a digital download in 2017 by American singer Tamar Braxton.
It was inspired by Lenny Williams’s 1978 track “’Cause I Love You.”
Cheating songs in Western music. The world’s forbidden love and infidelity songs (81–90)
Listen to the Clock on the WallThe O’Jays
A track from ‘Back Stabbers,’ the breakthrough album by The O’Jays, the soul trio from Ohio.
It showcases the hallmarks of 1970s Philly soul—sumptuous strings and captivating harmonies.
The lyrics depict lovers, pressed for time, sharing a thrilling, intensely intimate moment.
Married, But Not to Each OtherBarbara Mandrell
Barbara Mandrell, a female country singer who epitomized the ’70s and ’80s.
This classic, traditional country song pours emotion into every word, suffused with the sorrow of an unrequited love.
“If only we’d met before we were married…” — it’s a song about an affair that captures that if-only feeling.
GloriaMAGIC
A comedic track depicting an unlucky man and his unfaithful girlfriend.
It was released by the Canadian reggae fusion band Magic! and included on their second album, Primary Colours.
The album reached No.
19 on the Canadian charts.
Betcha Gon’ KnowMariah Carey
The opening track from Mariah Carey’s 2009 album “Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel.” It lyrically portrays a woman’s sorrow upon confronting her lover’s infidelity and her resolve to seek revenge.
A remix version by R.
Kelly was later released.