[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 (51–60)
Try loving—it's not like you'll lose anything.bedhead
Neguse is a four-piece band from Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.
Their song “Aishite Mite yo Heru Mon Janai shi” is a masterpiece that deftly portrays the disconnect between men and women through skillful wordplay.
While the overall sound is pop and refreshing, the lyrics are deeply heartrending, and that contrast is irresistible.
The vocalist Ryota’s delicate timbre also fits the bittersweet love story perfectly, bringing out the emotional depth of the words.
Be sure to pay attention not only to the song itself, but also to the poem-like beauty of its lyrics!
LiarKanoerana
A heartrending ballad that traces the pain and confusion of a protagonist who’s suddenly told it’s over—and that there’s someone new.
Unable to blame their partner and instead turning the blame inward, the protagonist beautifully embodies the universal emotions of heartbreak.
This piece is a February 2017 work included in Kanoerana’s 30-second song collection, “30 seconds ~ Kanoe’s Fun Song Diary ~.” It’s a song that will resonate with anyone trying to come to terms with the pain of a breakup or spending their days unable to forget a former lover.
earring on the right earKoresawa
It’s a song released in 2021 by the singer-songwriter Koresawa.
At first, you might think it’s a song about a girlfriend who’s a little dissatisfied with her boyfriend.
But as the music video shows—depicting a happy couple while the screen is split in two—the woman is actually the other woman.
The man is the one cheating.
The song sweetly yet poignantly portrays the woman’s feelings: she’s upset at the man’s nonchalant attitude, as if to say, “You still love me anyway, don’t you?” and yet, because she loves him, she ends up forgiving him.
Close your eyes and come here.BARBEE BOYS
BARBEE BOYS, a male–female twin-vocal band, restarted their activities in 2018.
Their song “Me o Tojite Oide yo” (“Close Your Eyes and Come Here”) was their 11th single, released in 1989, a big hit and one of their signature tracks.
It’s a mature song about spending the night with someone other than her boyfriend, evoking themes of infidelity and cheating.
The alternating male and female twin vocals add to the song’s heat and sensuality.
[Cheating Songs] Forbidden Love That Crossed the Line: Infidelity Songs (61–70)
I love you.Laughing Hick
This song is told from the perspective of someone whose feelings for their partner have completely cooled and who is starting to look toward someone else.
It portrays the misunderstandings born from the frustrations they both carried, and the emotions that have been damaged beyond repair.
The refreshing sound is striking in contrast to the lyrics, conveying a clear, liberated feeling as if the singer has shaken off their attachment.
The brazen attitude of saying that cheating goes both ways, and the way they hurl insults at their partner, also reveal a shift in their emotions.
Other People's Relationship feat. SOIL&"PIMP"SESSIONSYo Hitoto
Hitoto Yo sings this song “Tanin no Kankei” with a richly moody touch.
With its somewhat retro, kayōkyoku vibe, the track is actually a cover: it was originally released in 1973 as Kanko Kanai’s 31st single, a major hit at the time.
While the word “adultery” tends to evoke images of hiding from prying eyes, watching from the shadows, and a sense of helplessness, this one is a refreshingly straightforward affair—it’s an adultery song with lyrics that suggest a cool, grown-up, no-strings relationship.
Hitoto Yo’s version was released as a digital single in 2012.
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A back number song that portrays the course of a heartrending love.
It expresses the complex feelings of a woman who senses she’s second in a romantic relationship.
The protagonist is torn by a dilemma: she loves her partner, yet feels that her way of showing love is outdated.
Released on the 2012 album “blues,” it’s also known as the B-side to the 7th single “Aoi Haru.” This piece is perfect for those who are experiencing the pain and wistfulness of love.
On a solitary night, why not listen quietly and confront the complex emotions in your heart?