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 (91–100)
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.
If Your Girl Only KnewAaliyah
An R&B/hip-hop track by Aaliyah from 1996, produced by Missy Elliott and Timbaland.
It sings about a man who makes advances on her despite her being in a relationship, and the love triangle that will likely ensue.
The song reached No.
1 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart.
Runaround SueDion
It’s a doo-wop-style pop rock song about an immoral ex-lover.
Released in 1961, it reached No.
1 on the charts in the United States (Billboard) and New Zealand.
The song has been covered by many artists.