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 song of forbidden love. A heartrending, sorrowful love song (51–60)
I love you, liar.Onda Masanori
A song marked by a poignant melody and a quietly stirring vocal performance.
Created by Masanori Onda in July 2022, this piece gently portrays, in tender words, the painful emotions of a woman who continues to love even after realizing her partner’s heart has been stolen by another woman.
The minimal acoustic sound lends a subtly mournful atmosphere, carefully depicting her descent into a love that is destined to go unreturned.
It’s a track that gently stays close to those who cannot confide in anyone, as they waver between unwavering feelings for their partner and the fact that they are being lied to.
tragic heroineMy Hair is Bad
Told from the perspective of a woman visiting her ex, My Hair is Bad’s song vividly portrays a heart caught between lingering attachment and the bravado of not wanting to admit weakness.
It depicts someone masking unresolved feelings with a smile, while lyrics that lay bare tangled emotions will resonate with anyone who’s experienced heartbreak.
Blending energetic band instrumentation with an impassioned vocal performance, the track was released in February 2024 and later included on the July album “ghosts.” As a song that captures the delicate nuances of the pain of a breakup and longing for an ex, it’s a perfect listen when you want to confront your own feelings.
The Land of LoveKato Miria
This is Miliyah Kato’s “Ai no Kuni” (“Country of Love”).
It’s a sad song about a devoted woman who fell in love and shared a kiss even though she knew he belonged to someone else.
She believes that one day he will choose her, that he’s her destined partner, and she waits.
The things that would be natural for lovers can’t be hoped for in an affair.
Even so, the aching feeling of not being able to let go of this love comes through painfully clearly.
HYSong for…
A song by HY that sings of the ache of not being able to have that simple, obvious kind of love—falling for each other, liking each other, and being together.
It’s a heartbreak anthem cherished by many fans, who say it “tightens the chest” and is “impossible not to relate to.” The honest feeling of just wanting to see the person you love ends up hurting someone, making it a forbidden love.
Even though you were supposed to have met by fate, you can’t be together—the true pain of that might be something only those who’ve been through it can really understand.
Songs of forbidden love. Heartrending, sorrowful love songs (61–70)
I want to be loved.Mioyamazaki
A song whose vanishingly fragile, heartrending vocals tighten your chest.
Even knowing it’s almost impossible to stay together, the woman’s feelings—her wish to see the future she envisions come true—are depicted in delicate words.
The fact that she truly wants to be together but can’t express it honestly reflects her awareness that she’s hurting someone and that the relationship shouldn’t continue any further.
It’s a song that makes you think deeply about whether happiness can await a love that comes together while hurting many people.
Love’s Melody and Rainy SkiesAAA
This song depicts the frustration and inner turmoil of having someone you love but not being able to say the simple words “I like you.” Even if you confess, it may not come true; the feelings are so serious that you can’t express them.
People who are in love will surely find this very relatable, won’t they?
I love you, but goodbye.CHIHIRO
CHIHRO’s heartrending song gently accompanies those struggling with unrequited love.
It delicately portrays the inner conflict of a woman who chooses to part ways despite still being in love.
Released in October 2017, the track was also used as the theme song for a romance program on AbemaTV, resonating with many listeners.
It’s a song that supports those suffering from an unattainable love or those who have decided to end a relationship.
Crying your heart out while listening might help you take a step toward a new love.