Cheating songs in Western music. The world’s forbidden love and infidelity songs.

Go On GirlNe-Yo

Ne-Yo – Go On Girl (Official Music Video)

This is a song by American R&B singer Ne-Yo that portrays a man who, precisely because he loves his partner, wishes happiness for the lover whose heart has changed and gently tells them, “It’s okay to go.” It shows that deep affection for the other person outweighs anger or sadness—proof of truly being in love.

The ultimate form of love, prioritizing the other’s happiness even at the cost of oneself, may be a pain only those who’ve lived it can understand.

The album that includes this track, Because of You, was released in 2007 and won at the 50th Grammy Awards.

Filled with the quiet resolve to step back for the sake of someone torn by a forbidden romance, this song will be there to comfort you when you’re thinking about what you can do for someone you care about in a situation that feels impossible.

Apologize ft. OneRepublicTimbaland

Timbaland – Apologize ft. OneRepublic

If you’ve ever made an irreversible mistake and been told “it’s too late to apologize,” you’ll probably feel a deep connection to this song.

In the face of shattered trust, any words ring hollow.

That kind of hopeless situation is unbearably painful.

Produced by American hitmaker Timbaland and fused with OneRepublic’s plaintive vocals, this track tightens its grip on the listener’s heart.

Released in September 2007 from the album Shock Value, it reached number one in the charts of 16 countries and was also featured in the TV drama Cold Case.

When you realize you won’t be forgiven, all you can do may be to fully sink into that sense of powerlessness.

Ring The AlarmBeyoncé

Beyoncé – Ring The Alarm (Video)

From the blaring siren in the intro, this song by American diva Beyoncé drags you into a whirlpool of passion.

With vocals that are almost a scream, it expresses blazing jealousy and possessiveness toward a lover who’s had a change of heart for another woman.

That raw feeling of “I don’t want to give you to anyone,” precisely because of love, pierces the listener’s heart as well.

Featured on the album B’Day, released in September 2006, this track received high acclaim, including a nomination at the 49th Grammy Awards.

Still, surrendering to aimless anger can happen precisely when a love is real.

When distrust of your partner makes your heart feel like it’s going to break, letting your emotions explode—like in this song—might actually help you face forward.

traitorOlivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo – traitor (Official Video)

If your ex starts a new romance right after your breakup, is that a “betrayal”? Even if there wasn’t any cheating, the fact that their heart already belonged to someone else while they were still with you can be incredibly painful.

Olivia Rodrigo, an American singer-songwriter, delicately captures those directionless emotions in her song.

Featured on the acclaimed 2021 May release SOUR, the track debuted at No.

9 on the U.S.

singles chart despite being an album cut.

You can’t help but empathize with the quiet reproach of a partner’s change of heart.

It’s a song that gently stays by the side of anyone who can’t accept how a relationship ended and is left with unresolved feelings.

GirlfriendAvril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne – Girlfriend (Official Video)

Avril Lavigne, a singer-songwriter well known in Japan.

Many people probably associate her with a bright, pop image, don’t they? Her song “Girlfriend,” however, tackles a different theme from her usual image—infidelity.

The lyrics depict a woman boldly hitting on a guy who already has a girlfriend, with a very condescending attitude.

The track was also a commercial success, reaching the top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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