Lovely love song

A classic song about a forbidden love

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Adultery dramas we often see in dramas, movies, and TV talk shows—the love that can never come true.

We’ve gathered songs about these “forbidden loves.” There are many beautifully portrayed dramas that make your heart race, but what if you yourself were to fall into a love that isn’t allowed…? Here, we’ll introduce plenty of songs that capture the bittersweet feelings of such forbidden love.

From songs told from a woman’s perspective to those from a man’s point of view, there are more tracks about forbidden love than you might think.

Perhaps that’s because many people are secretly suffering over a love that shouldn’t be….

Masterpieces about forbidden love (41–50)

You&MeDaichi Miura

[Audio] Daichi Miura – You & Me

You & Me Daichi Miura

Even if it was a forbidden love, isn’t it a happy thing to be able to look back later and think, “That was a good love”? That’s what came to mind when I listened to this song.

It may not be flashy, but it will surely resonate with listeners whose hearts have just been broken.

It’s a track where Daichi Miura comes through beyond formats like Black music or bluesy styles.

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I could never say I like you.fayray

I could never say I like you.

I can't say I love you, Fayray

A ballad delicately portraying the feelings of a woman swaying between urban loneliness and an unrequited love, released in January 2003 as Fayray’s 14th single.

While her feelings deepen for someone who is already engaged, she fears breaking their relationship and can’t bring herself to confess—emotions depicted alongside a beautiful piano melody.

Also chosen as the theme song for the Yomiuri TV/Nippon TV drama “Message: Words Keep Betraying,” this work showcases Fayray’s growth as a singer-songwriter.

It’s a song that offers solace to those suffering from the pain and conflict of love, recommended for anyone struggling with an affair or unrequited feelings.

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Bad personKano Sennritsu

Kano Kanaru “Bad Person” M/V

Kanano Senritsu, the bad person

A heartrending unrequited love song that delicately portrays the feelings of a woman who has stepped into a forbidden romance.

While trapped in memories that resurface with the chill of autumn, her determination to move forward leaves a strong impression.

Kanano Senritsu’s fragile vocals beautifully express the inner turmoil of the conflicted woman.

Released in September 2024 as Kanano Senritsu’s solo major debut track, the song depicts the complex emotions of recognizing the other person’s lies yet accepting them, as well as a mixture of regret and lingering attachment—inviting empathy from those who have experienced something similar.

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Shitsuren feat. MatsuriToya Takase

Toya Takase / Shitsuren (Unrequited Love) feat. Matsuri (Official Music Video)

Shituren feat. Matsuri Takase Toya

A duet song by Toya Takase and Matsuri that delicately portrays the emotions of two people consumed by a forbidden love.

Within a relationship so dependent that they can’t even bring themselves to part, the contradictions and inner conflicts born from caring too much for each other are expressed with aching tenderness.

Released in June 2024, the song has resonated especially with Gen Z.

It’s a moving track that offers solace to those experiencing a bittersweet love—longing for someone while suffering under the weight of those very feelings.

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Adam and Evego!go!vanillas

go!go!vanillas - “Adam and Eve” Music Video

Adam and Eve go! go! vanillas

A song that poignantly portrays a love story where one feels on the verge of drowning in sweet words whispered by the ear.

It offers a modern interpretation of the Old Testament’s Adam and Eve, expressing the turmoil of a man and woman who fall into a forbidden love through go!go!vanillas’ characteristically delicate sound.

Though the relationship is morally impermissible, the heart is captivated by the beauty of the moment, intertwining with a dreamlike melody.

Released in March 2021 as a track on the album “PANDORA,” the piece debuted alongside a music video directed by Takuro Okubo.

Its emotional storytelling harmonizes beautifully with the band’s signature, striking guitar riffs.

Recommended for those who find themselves wavering amid complex emotions.

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Dear…Kana Nishino

Kana Nishino 'Dear...(short ver.)'

Dear… Kana Nishino

This is a song by Kana Nishino that conveys the pain of bittersweet affection and unrequited love.

The melancholic piano sound evokes the feeling of softly murmuring one’s sorrow, and the expansive development of the music strikingly expresses emotions overflowing.

The lyrics, which capture the inner movements of the heart when burdened with feelings that won’t reach their destination or love that cannot be fulfilled, further emphasize the poignancy.

By also depicting the ideal of “what if these feelings had reached you,” the song renders the suffering even more vividly.

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Absolute relationshipRed Park

Akaiko-en – Absolute Relationship (MV Full Ver.) [Theme Song for Fuji TV Saturday Drama “Lost Days”]

Absolute Relationship Red Park

This is the song ‘Zettaiteki na Kankei’ (‘Absolute Relationship’), which was used as the theme for the drama Lost Days.

It was written specifically for this drama.

Its brevity—just 100 seconds—also became a talking point.

While it can be seen less as a love song and more as a track themed around “secrets,” I think it’s perfect for people involved in a romance they can’t tell anyone about.

The sound has a catchy vibe yet carries a certain tension, and the lyrics depict a world where you act so that no one finds out.

Perhaps there’s something in it that resonates with the relationship between the two of you.

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