When you’re in love with someone, it’s hard to imagine being with anyone else. But sometimes, fate has other plans. Listening to songs about being in love with someone you can’t have can help you deal with the heartbreak.
These songs are about being in love with someone who is already in a relationship with someone else. Whether you can’t have the one you want, or you’re the other woman (or man), these songs will resonate with you.
Contents
- 1. “Dilemma” by Nelly feat Kelly Rowland
- 2. “Even Now” by Barry Manilow
- 3. “Baby” by Clean Bandit
- 4. “Holding Her, Loving You” by Clay Walker
- 5. “Whatchamacallit” by Ella Mai
- 6. “Stay” by Sugarland
- 7. “Ghostin” by Ariana Grande
- 8. “Torn Between Two Lovers” by Mary MacGregor
- 9. “Borrowed” by LeAnn Rimes
- 10. “Be My Downfall” by Del Amitri
- 11. “It’s Sad to Belong” by England Dan and John Ford Coley
- 12. “Triad” by Jefferson Airplane
- 13. “Thinking of You” by Katy Perry
- 14. “Midnight Confessions” by Grassroots
- 15. “I Honestly Love You” by Olivia Newton-John
- 16. “Love The One You’re With” by Stephen Stills
- 17. “Lips of an Angel” by Hinder
- 18. “I Found Someone Of My Own” by Free Movement
- 19. “She Don’t Have to Know” by John Legend
- 20. “All in Love Is Fair” by Stevie Wonder
- Final Thoughts
1. “Dilemma” by Nelly feat Kelly Rowland
Starting off our list of songs about being in love with someone else is a classic forbidden love song. Nelly is head over heels in love with a girl, but she’s already in a relationship.
It was released in 2002 for the album Nellyville. You can stream it on all music platforms out there.
2. “Even Now” by Barry Manilow
Next on the list is a song about being in love with someone else, even though you’re already in a relationship. This one is by Barry Manilow, and it’s called “Even Now.”
In the song, the protagonist is looking back on a past relationship and wondering what could have been. It was released in 1978 for the album of the same title.
3. “Baby” by Clean Bandit
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“Baby” is a song by Clean Bandit, and it’s about being in love with someone who is already in a relationship.
The protagonist is trying to convince themselves that they don’t have feelings for the other person, but they can’t help it. It was released in 2018 as part of the album What Is Love?.
4. “Holding Her, Loving You” by Clay Walker
Next on the list is “Holding Her, Loving You” by Clay Walker. This song is about being in a relationship but being in love with someone else.
The protagonist is trying to hold on to their current relationship, even though they know it’s not right. It was released in 1998 as part of the album A Few Good Love Songs.
5. “Whatchamacallit” by Ella Mai
This next song is a little more light-hearted look at being in love with someone who is taken. In “Whatchamacallit” by Ella Mai, the narrator is talking to a guy who she is clearly interested in.
But, he has a girlfriend. This now has over 37 million views on Youtube and can be streamed on all music platforms out there.
6. “Stay” by Sugarland
Sugarland’s song “Stay” was released in 2003 for the album An Acoustic Evening with Jennifer Nettles II / Live from Eddie’s Attic.
It’s a song about trying to let go of someone who you know you can’t have. The lyrics talk about the hurt and pain of wanting someone who is unavailable. You can stream this song on all music platforms out there.
7. “Ghostin” by Ariana Grande
This next song is a more recent release and it’s by Ariana Grande. “Ghostin” is from her album Thank U, Next and it’s a song about being in a relationship but still being haunted by a past love. If you’re looking for a song that perfectly captures the feeling of forbidden love, this is it.
8. “Torn Between Two Lovers” by Mary MacGregor
“Torn Between Two Lovers” is a song about, you guessed it, being in love with two people. This song was released in 1976 by Mary MacGregor and it quickly became a hit.
It’s a classic song about the pain of trying to choose between two people that you care for. You can stream this song on all music platforms.
9. “Borrowed” by LeAnn Rimes
Another song about being in love with someone who is already in a relationship with someone else.
This song is sung from the perspective of the other woman, and is about how she knows that she should stop seeing him and let him go back to his girlfriend, but she can’t seem to help herself. You can find this on her Spitfire album.
10. “Be My Downfall” by Del Amitri
The next song on our list of songs about being in love with someone else is “Be My Downfall” by Del Amitri. It was released in 1992 for the Change Everything album. This now has over 380k views on Youtube and can also be streamed on all music platforms out there.
11. “It’s Sad to Belong” by England Dan and John Ford Coley
“It’s Sad to Belong” is a song about being in love with someone who doesn’t love you back. The song was released in 1977 by England Dan and John Ford Coley as part of the Dowdy Ferry Road album. This is a beautiful song that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt unrequited love.
12. “Triad” by Jefferson Airplane
Jefferson Airplane’s “Triad” is a song about a love triangle, specifically one in which two people are in love with the same person.
The lyrics explore the emotions and complications that can arise when two people are attracted to the same person. It was released in 1968 for the album Crown of Creation.
13. “Thinking of You” by Katy Perry
“Thinking of You” is a song about being in love with someone who is in love with someone else. The lyrics express the conflict and heartache that can come from being attracted to someone who is unavailable.
It was released in 2008 for the album One of the Boys. This is one of Perry’s most popular songs with over 140 million views on Youtube.
14. “Midnight Confessions” by Grassroots
This next song is about a different type of love triangle. “Midnight Confessions” is about a man who is in love with a married woman.
He talks about how he can’t help but think of her and how he would do anything to be with her. The song was released in 1968 for the album Golden Grass.
15. “I Honestly Love You” by Olivia Newton-John
“I Honestly Love You” is a song about being in love with someone who doesn’t love you back. The lyrics express the pain and heartache that comes from unrequited love.
It was released in 1974 for the album Long Live Love. This song was a huge hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
16. “Love The One You’re With” by Stephen Stills
Next on the list is “Love the One You’re With” by Stephen Stills. This song is about making the best of a situation and being content with who you are with.
It can be interpreted as a song about being in love with someone who is in love with someone else. The lyrics encourage the listener to focus on the positive and not dwell on what they don’t have. The song was released in 1970 for his self-titled album.
17. “Lips of an Angel” by Hinder
HInder’s “Lips of an Angel” is a song about a man who is in love with a woman who is in a relationship with someone else. The lyrics tell the story of the conflict and heartache that comes from a love that is forbidden.
It was released in 2006 for the album Extreme Behavior. This is one of the most popular songs on the album, with over 260 million views on YouTube.
18. “I Found Someone Of My Own” by Free Movement
Next on the list is “I Found Someone of My Own” by Free Movement. This song is about finally finding love after being in love with someone who didn’t love you back.
The lyrics express the joy and relief that comes from finding someone who returns your feelings. It was released in 1971 for the album I’ve Found Someone Of My Own.
19. “She Don’t Have to Know” by John Legend
John Legend’s “She Don’t Have to Know” is a song about cheating. The lyrics talk about how the speaker is trying to keep their relationship a secret, but still can’t help but feel guilty about what they’re doing. You can find it on his Get Lifted album which was released in 2004.
20. “All in Love Is Fair” by Stevie Wonder
Finishing up our list of songs about being in love with someone else is Stevie Wonder’s “All in Love Is Fair.”
This song is about how even though the relationship didn’t work out, the speaker still looks back on it fondly. It was released in 1973 as part of his Innervisions album.
Final Thoughts
There you have it! A list of songs about being in love with someone else. If you’re in a situation where you’re attracted to someone who is already in a relationship, these songs might be able to help you relate to your feelings.
And if you’re currently in a relationship, maybe these songs will help you appreciate what you have even more. Thanks for reading!
