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 (51–60)
I’m Gonna Miss You in the MorningQuincy Jones ft. Luther Vandross and Patti Austin

Quincy Jones is a prominent figure in popular music who has won numerous Grammy Awards.
He is a renowned producer with experience co-producing Michael Jackson’s albums.
This track by him is truly a masterpiece of smooth jazz.
What’s more, the beauty of the harmonies performed by Vandross and Austin will leave listeners utterly spellbound.
Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been UnderShania Twain

A song by Canadian country singer Shania Twain that became her first gold record.
The woman in the lyrics is incredibly good at gathering information—she knows everything about her boyfriend’s other woman.
Never underestimate a woman’s intuition.
It’s a lively, catchy country tune that makes it easy to picture her grinning mischievously.
Stop Me If You Think You’ve Heard This One BeforeThe Smiths

A classic single from The Smiths’ final album, Strangeways, Here We Come, formed in England.
It was released in 1987.
The song portrays a man who, after being accused of betraying someone important to him, piles on unjustified excuses.
RunawayKanye West

This is “Runaway,” from Kanye West’s 2010 album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.
It’s a song from before he became as famous as he is now.
He sings about the feelings of a man who cheated and became hated by the public.
At the time, he was facing a huge public backlash.
That’s likely why he created a song with this kind of theme.
He seemed to be in a rough place mentally then, and many of his songs from that period have a dark tone.
Cheating songs in Western music. Forbidden love and infidelity songs from around the world (61–70)
How Can I Tell HerLobo

There are people who have a partner devoted solely to them, yet find their feelings drifting to someone else.
Someday they’ll have to confess, but they don’t know how to reveal the affair.
The anguish of such a man is sung with a tender, heartrending tone.
A Woman Needs LoveRay Parker Jr.

A 1981 song by guitarist and singer-songwriter Ray Parker Jr.
It sings about the nonsense of the idea that “even if a man cheats, the woman will wait,” and the importance of loving women.
The song carries the message that the right to need love is equal for both men and women.
Your Cheatin’ HeartHank Williams

A 1953 song by country music singer-songwriter Hank Williams.
It’s said to be one of the origins of all cheating songs.
Despite its simple, upbeat honky-tonk melody, the lyrics convey a chain of sorrow and heavy emotions.





