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 (31–40)
It Wasn’t MeShaggy
“Crap, my girlfriend caught me.” “Whoa, you got busted?” “I’m screwed—what should I do?” “Easy.
Stand tall and declare it loud and clear: ‘That wasn’t me!’” Deny it even if you’re caught in the act.
Deny it even if you’re on camera.
When someone doubles down that hard, you move past anger and can’t help but be impressed.
Before He CheatsCarrie Underwood
A single released in 2006.
It’s a pop-country song that depicts anger toward an unfaithful boyfriend and a fantasy of revenge.
It reached No.
1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs and also won a Grammy Award.
Say My NameDestiny’s Child
A hit song by Destiny’s Child that won a Grammy in 2000.
The lyrics tell the story of a woman asking a man—who is likely with another woman—to say her name out loud over the phone.
The song has been covered by many musicians.
I’m a RuinMARINA
The artist Marina and the Diamonds from Wales is known for a distinctive sound that evokes Faroese folk songs and for her uniquely laid-back, individual falsetto.
In “I’m a Ruin,” you can enjoy that signature falsetto of hers.
The lyrics portray the feelings of a woman who ends up cheating—she wants to stop but can’t.
It’s a realistic song that expresses that conflict.
The lyrics are quite intense, so be sure to check out the Japanese translation as well!
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!
Infidelity songs in Western music. The world’s forbidden love and cheating songs (41–50)
RevengePink ft. Eminem
An upbeat track that sings about revenge for being insulted.
It’s the third collaboration between Pink, an American singer-songwriter, dancer, and actress, and Eminem, a rapper, songwriter, and actor.
It was released as a single in 2017.
Escape (The Pina Colada Song)Rupert Holmes
Rupert Holmes’s classic “Escape (The Pina Colada Song).” It’s a piece marked by an upbeat rhythm and a tropical melody.
In fact, the contrast with that melody is striking—the lyrics are all about blatant cheating.
It portrays a man casually cheating with a “I’m so over my wife anyway” kind of vibe.
I think it’s a song that would seriously tick women off (lol).
If you’re curious, definitely give it a listen!