Cheating songs in Western music. The world’s forbidden love and infidelity songs.

If Loving You Is Wrong, I Don’t Want to Be RightLuther Ingram

Luther Ingram – If lovin you is wrong i don’t wanna be right

Sung by American soul singer Luther Ingram, this ballad straightforwardly portrays the turmoil of a man tormented by forbidden love.

Released in April 1972, it became a massive hit, spending four consecutive weeks at No.

1 on Billboard’s R&B chart.

The protagonist defiantly declares that if loving is wrong, he doesn’t need to be right.

His heartbreaking resolve comes through with piercing clarity in a gospel-rooted, soul-stirring vocal performance.

Love’s depth can be such that, even knowing someone will get hurt, you still can’t stop.

Millie Jackson’s cover version was used in the film Cleopatra Jones.

When you’re struggling with a love that can’t be neatly justified by what’s “right,” this song may seep deep into your heart.

She Cheated AgainDax

Dax – “She Cheated Again” (Official Music Video)

This work lays bare the despair of being betrayed by a lover and the heart’s cry that rises from it.

Dax, a Canadian artist with the unconventional background of transitioning from basketball player to rapper, channels that journey here.

The track portrays with painful realism the soul’s trajectory: discovering a partner’s infidelity, mentally falling apart, and pleading for salvation from God.

Released in November 2018, the song tackles a heavy theme—so much so that Dax himself has spoken about how difficult it was to make.

If you’ve ever carried wounds you couldn’t share with anyone or suffered in a forbidden relationship, you’ll likely find yourself resonating with its anguished outcry.

Crushing Grief (No Remedy)Neck Deep

Neck Deep – Crushing Grief (No Remedy) (Montage Video)

Neck Deep is a Welsh pop-punk band active since 2012.

They are known for a combination style of sounds reminiscent of Blink-182 and Green Day.

The track that sings about this betrayal is included on their debut album, Wishful Thinking.

BustedThe Dustbowl Revival

Dustbowl Revival – “Busted” – Official Video

The Dustbowl Revival is an eight-member American roots orchestra.

Based in Los Angeles, they are known for a style that blends a vintage Americana sound with contemporary vibes and soulful, funky elements.

This track, which sings about being deceived and heartbroken, was released in 2016.

Me and Mrs. JonesMichael Bublé

Michael Bublé – Me & Mrs. Jones at Madison Square Garden [Live]

Michael Bublé, the artist who shot up the ladder to stardom with his cover of Nina Simone’s classic “Feeling Good,” is a Canadian performer beloved for his distinctive tone and suave delivery.

His rendition of “Me and Mrs.

Jones” tells the story of a man who falls for someone even though he has a wife.

While it’s a song about an affair, the way their sincere love is portrayed lends it a certain beauty.

Be sure to check it out!

Careless WhisperGeorge Michael

George Michael – Careless Whisper (Official Video)

This song, George Michael’s first solo single, by the artist who sadly passed away at Christmas in 2016.

Many people may have related to the lyrics carried by the saxophone’s languid, ennui-tinged melody.

However, it seems the man himself was critical of the track.

Even so, more than 30 years after its release, it remains an undeniably beloved classic around the world.

Just Like MeBritney Spears

Britney Spears – Just Like Me (MAGIXX Remix)

A track included on Glory, the ninth album released in 2016 by American singer Britney Spears.

Producer Nick Monson, who has also worked on tracks for artists such as Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez, was involved in its production.