[Cheating Song] A forbidden love that crossed the line — infidelity song
Cheating always hurts someone and leads to unhappy outcomes.
In this article, we pick songs about “cheating” from both male and female perspectives.
Whether you were cheated on, suspect you might be, realized you were the only one who was serious, or are the one doing the cheating—these masterpieces vividly capture a range of emotions.
It’s painful to think back on happier times, but many people still want to move forward.
When you feel like “it hurts and I just want to cry” or “I want to get over my partner,” listen to tracks that match your feelings and let your emotions out as they are.
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[Songs of Infidelity] Forbidden Love That Crossed the Line: Cheating Songs (71–80)
Biting the second handI wish it could stay midnight forever.
A song that portrays the anguish of a forbidden love—something anyone might experience.
Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni, known for their translucent vocals and narrative-rich lyrics, vividly expresses the pain of heartbreak and the turmoil within.
The phrase “Bite the second hand” in the title is used in the lyrics as a symbolic depiction of a relationship that has ended and the deep shadow it casts on one’s inner self.
Released in October 2019, the track reached No.
42 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 weekly chart, and in September 2021 it surpassed 100 million streams, moving countless listeners.
It’s a song that stands by those who want to overcome the pain of a breakup yet can’t quite forget.
PlumeriaThis is LAST
This is LAST is a three-piece band formed in 2018.
Their song “Plumeria” portrays the feelings of a man who keeps waiting for messages from a woman who already has a boyfriend.
He understands his position as the other man and doesn’t reach out himself, yet he still longs to see her.
He can’t help thinking that if her boyfriend found out everything, she might become his—then bitterly laughs at himself, knowing that’s not how it works.
Even though he knows cutting ties with her would be the right thing to do, he still loves her…
The third-year affairHiroshi & Kībō
You could say it’s the quintessential “cheating” song—the word even appears right there in the title… Yes, it’s ‘Cheating in the Third Year.’ Released in August 1982 as the debut single by Hiroshi & Kībō, it became a big hit.
Thanks to how easy it is to sing, it’s also a staple duet number that’s crossed eras and generations.
366 daysHY
It’s a song that portrays a heartrending love, characterized by lyrics that regret a lost romance.
It recounts memories with a lover, the loneliness of not being able to be together, and the unwavering feelings of love that persist nonetheless.
The pain and depth of love are expressed, conveying how deeply the person was loved—so much so that they cannot be forgotten even after parting.
The track was included on the album “HeartY,” released on April 16, 2008, and was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama and Toho-distributed film “Akai Ito” (Red Thread).
It was also featured in a Kirin Gogo-no-Kocha (Afternoon Tea) commercial.
Resonating especially with those who have experienced heartbreak, it leaves a lasting impression, making it a must-listen for anyone who has gone through a painful experience.
CountdownCocco
A song with lyrics so shocking that I want you to listen while carefully reading them.
Cocco’s “Countdown” is her debut single, released in 1997.
Judging from the lyrics, it’s a track where she fiercely berates a boyfriend who has cheated, and it’s so impactful you might even think playing it for your boyfriend or husband could serve as a deterrent to cheating.
While the lyrics prominently feature scolding and violent expressions, it shows just how indescribably painful it is for someone who has been cheated on.
Cheating??loss
This song feels like a portrayal of emotions exploding the moment you catch someone in the act of cheating, hurling your feelings at them with everything you’ve got.
The track opens with sharp, hiccuping vocals that immediately convey the intent to attack.
The sound then unfolds through various rhythms and timbres, leaving a strong impression—evoking emotional instability and the darker corners of the heart.
As the dissatisfaction is thrown at the other person, the aggression intensifies, and the loss of rationality becomes terrifying.
It’s a chilling piece.
Lightning-fast JealousyMOSHIMO
MOSHIMO’s “Lightning-Speed Jealousy” is a song that gives voice to the mistress’s jealousy.
She basks in the superiority of seeing sides of him he never shows his girlfriend, yet she can’t stop feeling jealous of the woman who stands by his side as the “girlfriend.” Though it’s a cheating song, the upbeat way she dives into love is actually empowering.