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)
When You Love SomeoneJake Owen
Jake Owen is an American country music singer-songwriter who has been active since 2005.
This dark ballad is included on his fifth album, American Love, released in 2016.
The album reached No.
1 on the U.S.
charts.
I Heard It Through The GrapevineMarvin Gaye
A Motown classic that became a hit by Gladys Knight & the Pips in 1967 and by Marvin Gaye in 1968.
The lyrics depict a man’s growing distrust after hearing rumors that his lover plans to betray him for another man.
Marvin Gaye’s version, rendered at a slower, more enigmatic tempo, was highly acclaimed.
Last Chance MotelProcol Harum
Procol Harum is a British rock band active since 1967.
This track is about a person who is having an affair with his best friend’s wife.
Released in 2017, it’s a track from their 12th album, Novum, which became a hit in countries such as Switzerland and Germany.
EscapeRupert Holmes
When you hear “album-oriented rock” singer-songwriter, many of you probably think of Rupert Holmes.
His song Escape is one of his biggest hits and is packed with album-oriented rock elements.
The lyrics depict a man and a woman planning to run away together.
By the way, album-oriented rock refers to a music genre that emphasizes the overall cohesiveness and quality of an album.
CeciliaSimon&Garfunkel
A popular music duo well-known in Japan, Simon & Garfunkel included this track on their fifth studio album.
The rhythm came together while they were banging on a piano bench at a late-night party; they later added the melody and lyrics to what they had recorded on tape.
It became a huge hit not only in the United States but also in Canada and Europe.
The song depicts a man constantly at the mercy of a woman, yet it has a surprisingly breezy, carefree feel.