[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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[Cheating Songs] Forbidden Love That Crossed the Line: Infidelity Songs (91–100)
oni; demon; ogre; spirit (depending on context)CreepHyp
CreepHyp is a rock band fronted by Seikai Oozaki.
When it comes to their songs about infidelity, “Oni” stands out.
Even the title gives off an ominous vibe, doesn’t it? The song portrays the feelings of a man who comes home and catches his live-in partner cheating.
The raw lyrics convey not so much sadness as a strong sense of distrust and anger.
Still, in the end, it turns into something that gives you a gentle push forward.
If you’re looking to move on quickly, give it a listen.
hydrangeaCanai
Kanae is a singer-songwriter who rose to prominence when the song “Vanilla,” released in 2022, went viral on social media.
“Ajisai” (Hydrangea), released in May of the same year, is about infidelity, in keeping with the flower’s symbolic meaning reflected in the title.
Kanae has said he actually experienced being cheated on by his girlfriend.
This song is a straightforward, realistic account of the question “Why was I cheated on?” Although it almost seems to justify infidelity, if you’re struggling to understand why you were cheated on, listening to it might make things click into place.
[Cheating Songs] Forbidden Love That Crossed the Line: Infidelity Songs (101–110)
MissingToshinobu Kubota
Speaking of early masterpieces by Toshinobu Kubota released in 1986, “Missing” comes to mind.
It’s a love song themed around unrequited love.
Included on Kubota’s debut album, “SHAKE IT PARADISE,” it has been covered by many artists.
The way the song portrays the bittersweet struggle of wishing they had met sooner, even though their feelings for each other are mutual, is truly poignant.
The restraint shown to avoid crossing the line only deepens the sense of longing.
Sleeping Town feat. yamawhale
A song that delicately portrays the feelings of young people grappling with loneliness and inner conflict.
Its ethereal sound evokes the night cityscape, and yama’s clear, translucent vocals sink deeply into the listener’s heart.
Released in October 2020, this track became a turning point that brought Kujira’s musicality to wider recognition.
Many listeners will relate to the protagonist, exhausted by everyday life and longing to escape reality.
It’s the kind of song that, when heard on sleepless nights or when your heart feels worn out, mysteriously soothes the soul.
Highly recommended for those who want to immerse themselves in Kujira’s unique world.
swallowtail butterflyPorno Graffitti
A classic hit by Porno Graffitti that sings of a love that will never be rewarded.
With Latin-flavored melodies and beautiful lyrics, it captures both the exhilaration of love and the despair of an unfulfilled romance.
Released in June 2001 as their sixth single, it is one of the band’s most iconic songs.
It’s said that the chorus from the bridge to the final refrain features the recorded voices of 3,000 concertgoers.
Anyone suffering from an impossible love, or anyone who wants to feel the bittersweetness of romance, is sure to have their heart moved by this song.
hogging someone/something all to yourself for just the two of youAnonymouz
A heart-stirring ballad by Anonymouz that portrays the aching emotions of a woman ablaze with a forbidden love.
With delicate words, it weaves a strong resolve to stay true to love even if it means breaking society’s rules, and the pursuit of fleeting happiness tightens the chest.
Written as the theme song for the October 2024 drama “Class 3C Is Having Affairs,” this piece blends seamlessly with the show’s world, vividly depicting the feelings of those tormented by forbidden love.
It is a song that will resonate deeply with anyone harboring a secret relationship they can’t tell anyone about, or those troubled by complicated romances.
Even if (she) has a boyfriendBITTER MOUSSE
As you can tell from the title, this is a song that strongly insists on a love more powerful than anything else, even if the other person already has a boyfriend.
Set against a forceful band sound, the love that persists amid suffering is expressed in a way that conveys a heart in intense motion.
The lyrics depict someone who realizes that no matter how much love they hold, they ultimately won’t be chosen, and the growing pain that intensifies over time.
It’s a song that frankly portrays lingering attachment—knowing it’s not good to keep the relationship as it is, yet being unable to bring it to an end.