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 (91–100)
Confessions, Pt. IIUsher

It’s an R&B hit song by Usher from 2004.
The song deals with an affair between a man and a woman, and at the time it sparked discussion that it might be autobiographical for Usher.
In reality, the story isn’t fiction-free nor directly about him; the song was inspired by experiences of his friends.
Saving All My Love for YouWhitney Houston

The original song is by Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr.
, and it rose to fame through Whitney Houston’s cover.
As the title suggests, it’s a song that tells of a devoted woman’s love as she has an affair with a married man, offering him all of her love.
Cheating songs in Western music. The world’s forbidden love and infidelity songs (101–110)
Secret LoversAtlantic Starr

A smash hit by Atlantic Starr, an R&B band formed in New York.
They’re both married, but their feelings are so strong that they can’t help but meet.
The song also tries to justify their relationship by suggesting their spouses might be cheating as well.
So, what about married couples in the real world?
DumbJazmine Sullivan ft. Meek Mill

A collaboration between American R&B singer Jazmine Sullivan and hip-hop artist Meek Mill.
The song is about an insincere man who doesn’t value love and devotion.
It’s a track included on the 2015 album “Reality Show.”
Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin’Journey

A song by the American rock band Journey that became their first hit.
Compared to signature tracks like “Don’t Stop Believin’,” the tempo is fairly slow.
It’s a slow, mellow rendering of a man’s heartbreak as his lover goes out with someone else while he’s away.
By the end, it shifts into an upbeat, triumphant “serves you right!” for a satisfying finish.
Hunt You DownKe$ha

A track that sings a warning to a new boyfriend with a history of cheating.
It was released in 2017 by the American singer Kesha and is included on her third album, Rainbow.
The album reached No.
1 on the charts in the United States and Canada.
Lo LamentoLove and Death

A track by Love and Death, the Christian metal band formed in 2012 by Korn guitarist Brian “Head” Welch.
It’s about dishonesty.
The title “Lo Lamento” means “I’m sorry” in Spanish.





