A song of forbidden love. A heartrending, sorrowful love song.
A forbidden love you can’t tell anyone about.
If you’re reading this article, perhaps you’re experiencing a similar kind of love.
If so, there are probably many painful moments.
I’ve gathered some songs I want you to hear.
They capture the pain of falling for someone who already has a lover or partner and feeling lost, or knowing it won’t come true yet being unable to give up.
When things are tough, try finding one song that stays close to your feelings.
Like when someone listens to you, it might make your heart feel just a little lighter.
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A forbidden love song. A heartrending, sorrowful love ballad (71–80)
Even though I love you this muchSha ran Q
One of Sharan Q’s hit songs.
It sings of the pain of loving someone single-mindedly but being unable to tell her.
The woman he loves seems to have another man she likes.
He can’t get her out of his head all day—he’s crazy about her, and it hurts.
He finally gets a chance to be alone with her and decides to act, ready to pour out the feelings he’s kept hidden! Sharan Q excels at songs about men who devote themselves to women, or slightly soft, sensitive men.
But… But… But…sonā poketto
“Demos…
Demos…
Demos…,” released in 2012 by the male vocal unit Sonar Pocket, is a song I’d recommend to both men and women struggling with an affair.
The lyrics, which convey the man’s feelings as he makes promises he can’t keep out of sheer honesty, alongside the words spoken by the woman, are probably the most relatable part.
Even so, the time the two share doesn’t belong to anyone else, and it makes you want to cherish it.
When you’re going through something painful, try surrendering yourself to this song.
A love story with no return.sonā poketto
A song released in 2015 by the three-member music unit Sonar Pocket.
It was created as a heartbreak song following their pure love ballad “Sukidayo.
~100 Times of Regret~,” which swept various digital distribution awards in 2011.
In love, timing is everything.
Many of us have probably thought, “If only I had fallen for them sooner, we might have ended up together.” Because time can’t be turned back, this song makes you want to treasure each encounter in the moment and not put off expressing your feelings.
It also reminds us that having the courage not to step into a forbidden relationship is important.
A song of forbidden love. A heartrending, sorrowful love song (81–90)
Let me peek into the depths of your eyes.Porunogurafiti
It’s a love song in Porno Graffitti’s signature Carmen style.
It truly sings of an ‘forbidden love,’ expressing the dangerous give-and-take of romance with beautiful words.
It’s like watching a novel or a movie, drawing you into the world of the two lovers.
Is the boyfriend older, perhaps? He seems to know every trick in the book when it comes to love.
The woman wants to probe his true feelings, but he absolutely refuses to reveal what’s in his heart.
C.O.S.M.O.S. ~Cosmos (Autumn Cherry Blossoms)~Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
A song that’s also popular as an affair-themed track: “C.O.S.M.O.S.
~Akizakura~” by Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE.
It’s a great pick for anyone looking for a bittersweet love ballad from a male perspective.
From the very first lines, the lyrics hint at a fate where the two can never be together.
It’s truly a song about love that came “too late.” Even when your head knows you shouldn’t let your feelings grow, the more you sense it’s a love that can’t come true, the less you can stop your heart.
Meeting your destined person after you’re married is so cruel…
MissingKubota Toshinobu
The more you love, the more a bittersweet ache sprouts in your heart.
This song by Toshinobu Kubota, a singer-songwriter renowned for his powerful vocals, was included on his debut album “SHAKE IT PARADISE,” released in 1986.
It’s a popular track that has been covered by numerous famous musicians.
Kubota’s voice seeps gently into the depths of your chest—it’s irresistible.
It conveys the song’s message all the more profoundly.
a convenient relationshipDomura Riu
This is a song by Riu Domura that portrays the heartache and inner conflict of a forbidden love.
The story of two people bound by a relationship of convenience strikes deeply at listeners’ hearts.
The moment at dusk marks a turning point, and the image of the two of them diving into a blue room is especially memorable.
Released in February 2021, the track has garnered strong support from many fans and has been streamed thousands of times.
Afraid of being alone, yet longing for true love—this song gently embraces those complex feelings and quietly soothes your anxieties.