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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Infidelity songs in Western music. The world’s forbidden love and cheating songs (41–50)
I’m a RuinMARINA

The artist Marina and the Diamonds from Wales is known for a distinctive sound that evokes Faroese folk songs and for her uniquely laid-back, individual falsetto.
In “I’m a Ruin,” you can enjoy that signature falsetto of hers.
The lyrics portray the feelings of a woman who ends up cheating—she wants to stop but can’t.
It’s a realistic song that expresses that conflict.
The lyrics are quite intense, so be sure to check out the Japanese translation as well!
Before He CheatsCarrie Underwood

A single released in 2006.
It’s a pop-country song that depicts anger toward an unfaithful boyfriend and a fantasy of revenge.
It reached No.
1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs and also won a Grammy Award.
Say My NameDestiny’s Child

A hit song by Destiny’s Child that won a Grammy in 2000.
The lyrics tell the story of a woman asking a man—who is likely with another woman—to say her name out loud over the phone.
The song has been covered by many musicians.
Part Time LoverStevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder is known in Japan for many signature songs like “I Just Called To Say I Love You” and “Isn’t She Lovely.” But not all of his songs are about pure, single-minded love.
This song’s title literally means “part-time lover,” plainly, a “mistress” or “cheating partner,” and it serves as a sort of “manual for an affair.” Let the phone ring once and hang up; if you bump into each other while you’re with friends, pretend you don’t know one another.
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Keeping a secret relationship going is no easy task, is it?
Lips of an AngelHinder

It’s a million-selling single that recorded over 3.
6 million copies sold in the United States.
Have you ever found yourself unable to forget a former lover, even though both of you are already with someone else? The image of two people whispering to each other over the phone late at night is enough to make your chest tighten.
This KissCarly Rae Jepsen

This is a track from Carly Rae Jepsen’s second studio album—the artist who shot to fame with “Call Me Maybe.” She’s got a boyfriend, but that alone just isn’t enough! Why not hit the clubs at night to find someone to play with? It playfully and poppily sings the inner thoughts of a coquettish girl who enjoys the thrills of romantic games.
RevengePink ft. Eminem

An upbeat track that sings about revenge for being insulted.
It’s the third collaboration between Pink, an American singer-songwriter, dancer, and actress, and Eminem, a rapper, songwriter, and actor.
It was released as a single in 2017.





