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….

Timeless songs about forbidden love (51–60)

scumbag man and stupid womanRiu Domura

Scumbag Man and Idiot Woman – Riu Domura (Official Audio) Prod. Misty Melody

Rihane Domura, the scumbag man and the foolish woman

A work that sharply depicts the feelings of a man and woman drowning in a bittersweet relationship and delivers a searing social message.

With Riu Domura’s distinctive perspective and expressive power, it unsparingly narrates the dynamic between an irresponsible man and a devoted woman.

Capturing the man’s self-centered behavior and the woman’s loneliness with striking clarity, the piece lays bare the distorted view of romance in contemporary society.

Released in April 2024 as one of the tracks on the album “Irregular Diary,” this work resonates deeply amid complex emotions and can be seen as a message to everyone struggling with love.

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impure loveRiu Domura

Riu Domura – Impure Love (NEOWN: THE GOLDEN Performance Video)

Riu Mura of the Impure Love Hall

A gem of a love song by Riu Domura that powerfully conveys the pain and poignancy of a love you can’t tell anyone about.

It delicately portrays the feelings of a woman who, despite having been with the one she loves, ends up feeling even more alone.

Depicting the struggle of a woman who suffers in a convenient relationship yet cannot cut off her feelings for the other person, the track was released in January 2024, later included on the album “Irregular Diary,” and has become a fan favorite performed live.

It’s a song we especially recommend to those who have been hurt by love or are currently tormented by an unrequited relationship.

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coming home in the morning (after staying out all night)Haruki Hamano

Haruki Hamano – Coming Home at Dawn (Official Music Video)

Haruki Hamano coming home in the morning

A gem-like love song that delicately portrays the aching feeling of being unable to confess one’s true feelings.

Singer-songwriter Haruki Hamano masterfully captures the complex emotions of a woman struggling with being “the convenient one,” drawing a flood of empathy on social media.

Released in 2023, the song gained traction on TikTok and earned high marks on streaming platforms.

It carefully depicts a woman’s wavering emotions—caught between hope and self-loathing—in a relationship where she shares the night with someone yet can’t become their first choice.

This work offers comfort and companionship to those who have experienced unrequited love.

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A Place in the SunShogo Hamada

A Place in the Sun

A Place in the Sun Shogo Hamada

A heart-stirring ballad that portrays an illicit love affair.

Included on the album “Before the Generation of Love,” Shogo Hamada’s work gently embraces the aching feelings that slumber deep within the heart.

Since its release in March 1981, it has continued to profoundly move countless listeners.

While depicting a love in the form of an extramarital relationship, it conveys, throughout, the loneliness of hiding from prying eyes and the inner conflict of not wanting to ruin the other person’s life, giving it a depth that goes beyond a simple love song.

It is a gem of a track that quietly stands by the hearts of adults who carry the weight of family, work, and life itself.

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Masterpieces about forbidden love (61–70)

WRONGyukaDD

yukaDD「WRONG」Music Video

WRONGyukaDD

This song captures the inner conflict of a woman who can’t bring herself to hate him, even though she knows his heart is drifting away.

The title “WRONG” means “mistake.” Many people experiencing a love that likely won’t come true will painfully understand the feeling of wanting to believe that their feelings for him are a mistake, trying to convince themselves of it.

You can really feel the heartache of the moment she realizes his true feelings.

This song was also chosen as the theme for the drama “When a Marriage Breaks.”

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Stray HeartsKoshi Inaba

Koshi Inaba / Stray Hearts

Koshi Inaba of Stray Hearts

Koshi Inaba, also known as the vocalist of B’z, is a singer-songwriter whose powerful voice captivates many listeners.

His seventh digital-only single, “Stray Hearts,” was written as the theme song for the TV drama “Even If You Don’t Do It.” The lyrics, which portray the feelings of being unable to part despite knowing it’s a forbidden love, tighten the chest with anxiety about an ending that may come someday.

It’s a passionate rock tune distinguished by a rock sound that puts piano and strings at the forefront.

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Cinderella BoySaucy Dog

Saucy Dog “Cinderella Boy” Music Video <5th Mini Album “Lazy Sunday” Released on 2021.8.25>

Cinderella Boy Saucy Dog

This song is included on Saucy Dog’s mini-album “Lazy Sunday,” which weaves a heart-wrenching love story that tightens the chest.

It portrays a bittersweet, inescapable dependence, even while suffering the agony of being torn apart by the other person’s lies.

Coupled with a melodious rock sound and written from a female perspective, it leaves a lingering aftertaste where sorrow and affection intermingle.

Released in August 2021, it also drew attention for its animation-style music video by Miku Masuda.

In 2022, the band appeared on Music Station.

It’s a recommended track for those struggling with complex feelings toward someone they love or seeking empathy in the subtleties of human relationships.

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