Have you ever had a crush on someone who was already taken? Or maybe you were in a relationship but couldn’t stop thinking about someone else? If so, you’re not alone. Check out our 25 best songs about secret lovers!
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Many people have experienced the thrill and pain of having a secret lover. And many artists have written songs about it. In this blog post, we’ll explore 25 songs that capture the emotions of being in love with someone you can’t have. Whether it’s lust, longing, guilt, or regret, these songs will make you feel less alone in your secret affair.
Our absolute number one secret love song is, without a doubt, “Beautiful Liar” by Beyoncé and Shakira. The 2007 song can be interpreted in multiple ways, but it is about two women who realize they are both being cheated on by the same man and refuse to compete with him. In other words, it is a secret love from the man’s point of view.
Curious about the entire top 10? Check below for the full list and Spotify and YouTube playlists.
Top 10 Songs About Secret Lovers
- Beautiful Liar – Beyoncé and Shakira
- Dilemma – Nelly and Kelly Rowland
- Into You – Ariana Grande
- Secret Love Song – Little Mix ft. Jason Derulo
- I Know Places – Taylor Swift
- Dirty Little Secret – The All-American Rejects
- Confessions Part II – Usher
- Dancing With Our Hands Tied – Taylor Swift
- Diary (ft. Tony! Toni! Tone! & Jermaine Paul) – Alicia Keys
- They Don’t Know About Us – One Direction
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25 Songs About Secret Lovers
| # | Title - Artist | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beautiful Liar - Beyoncé & Shakira | 2006 |
| 2 | Dilemma - Nelly & Kelly Rowland | 2002 |
| 3 | Into You - Ariana Grande | 2016 |
| 4 | Secret Love Song - Little Mix ft. Jason Derulo | 2015 |
| 5 | I Know Places - Taylor Swift | 2014 |
| 6 | Dirty Little Secret - The All-American Rejects | 2007 |
| 7 | Confessions Part II - Usher | 2005 |
| 8 | Dancing With Our Hands Tied - Taylor Swift | 2017 |
| 9 | Diary (ft. Tony! Toni! Tone! & Jermaine Paul) - Alicia Keys | 2003 |
| 10 | They Don't Know About Us - One Direction | 2012 |
| 11 | Secret (ft. YK Osiris) - Ann Marie | 2019 |
| 12 | Dance In The Dark - Lady Gaga | 2009 |
| 13 | This Kiss - Carly Rae Jepsen | 2012 |
| 14 | She Don't Have to Know - John Legend | 2004 |
| 15 | shedontknowbutsheknows - Tove Lo | 2017 |
| 16 | Better - Khalid | 2018 |
| 17 | Love Story - Taylor Swift | 2008 |
| 18 | Uncover - Zara Larsson | 2013 |
| 19 | You Belong With Me - Taylor Swift | 2008 |
| 20 | Treat You Better - Shawn Mendes | 2016 |
| 21 | As Long As You Love Me - Justin Bieber | 2012 |
| 22 | Strange Love - Halsey | 2015 |
| 23 | Thinking Of You - Katy Perry | 2008 |
| 24 | Just a Friend to You - Meghan Trainor | 2016 |
| 25 | Can I Be Him - James Arthur | 2016 |
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Final Thoughts
Sometimes, we can’t say what we really feel to the people we love. We may be afraid of losing them, hurting them, or being rejected. So we keep our feelings inside and listen to songs that understand us. Songs that tell how hard it is to secretly love someone, or someone who doesn’t love us, or someone who belongs to someone else. Songs that sometimes make us feel less alone but sometimes sadder.
We hope you like this list. Did we miss a song? Let us know! We’d love to know.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Beautiful Liar – Beyoncé & Shakira
2. Dilemma – Nelly & Kelly Rowland
3. Into You – Ariana Grande
4. Secret Love Song – Little Mix ft. Jason Derulo
5. I Know Places – Taylor Swift
6. Dirty Little Secret – The All-American Rejects
7. Confessions Part II – Usher
8. Dancing With Our Hands Tied – Taylor Swift
9 Diary (ft. Tony! Toni! Tone! & Jermaine Paul) – Alicia Keys
10 They Don’t Know About Us – One Direction
The Bee Gees did release their song “Secret Love” in the 90s, specifically in 1991. It was the lead single from their 19th studio album, High Civilization.
