Cheating songs in Western music. The world’s forbidden love and infidelity songs.
Have you ever found yourself in a “forbidden love”? Love between adults is complicated.
An affair with someone who’s married—a relationship that should never cross the line.
And yet, that line exists close to everyone, which is precisely why it carries such a mysterious allure, doesn’t it? There are countless love songs out there, but I’ve carefully selected some Western tracks perfect for those of you intrigued by infidelity.
Most of them are in English, so if you find any you like, try doing a detailed translation into Japanese.
You’ll hear the music in a whole new way.
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Cheating songs in Western music. The world’s forbidden love and infidelity songs (81–90)
GloriaMAGIC
A comedic track depicting an unlucky man and his unfaithful girlfriend.
It was released by the Canadian reggae fusion band Magic! and included on their second album, Primary Colours.
The album reached No.
19 on the Canadian charts.
Betcha Gon’ KnowMariah Carey
The opening track from Mariah Carey’s 2009 album “Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel.” It lyrically portrays a woman’s sorrow upon confronting her lover’s infidelity and her resolve to seek revenge.
A remix version by R.
Kelly was later released.
Cold ShoulderAdele
A 2008 single released by the British singer Adele.
The song portrays the feelings of a woman who realizes that the man she’s with no longer loves her.
Adele’s jazzy vocals and lyrics earned the track high praise from music critics.
Me & Mrs. JonesBilly Paul
A song depicting an affair with a married woman, meeting every night at a café and talking while holding hands.
It portrays the feelings of a man who knows it’s wrong but cannot stop because of his intense passion.
Released in 1972 by Billy Paul, it has been covered by many artists, including Michael Bublé.
Runaround SueDion
It’s a doo-wop-style pop rock song about an immoral ex-lover.
Released in 1961, it reached No.
1 on the charts in the United States (Billboard) and New Zealand.
The song has been covered by many artists.
When You Love SomeoneJake Owen
Jake Owen is an American country music singer-songwriter who has been active since 2005.
This dark ballad is included on his fifth album, American Love, released in 2016.
The album reached No.
1 on the U.
S.
charts.
Cheating songs in Western music. The world’s forbidden love and infidelity songs (91–100)
You Was RightLil Uzi Vert
A track included on Lil Uzi Vert’s third mixtape, Lil Uzi Vert vs.
the World, released in 2016.
The club beat was produced by Metro Boomin.
It samples Drake and Future’s 2015 track Jumpman.