We've all been there. Maybe you like someone who's too old for you. Maybe you like someone who's already in a relationship. Or maybe you just like a huge jerk. No matter what the case may be, it's never fun when you develop a crush on someone that you're never going to get. In order to ease the pain, here are a few songs about liking someone you shouldn't:
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1. Mr Watson by Kesha
This song is pretty funny, so it'll at least give you a laugh. Of course, you shouldn't be embarrassed if it explains your situation, because there are plenty of girls who have fallen for one of their teachers. After all, you see them day after day. It's better to love them than hate them.
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"Mr. Watson" has Kesha singing about the taboo crush on her teacher with a mix of cheeky lyrics and playful innocence. This catchy tune walks the line between right and wrong in such crushes, embracing the humor without judgment. Aside from the laughter, it might offer some comfort if you're in the same boat. Feeling a little guilty about your innocent infatuation? Kesha gets it— and turns it into a reason to dance away the awkwardness. No harm in enjoying a song that speaks to your secret heart.
2. End of Me by a Day to Remember
If you think your crush is going to be the death of you, then you'll fall in love with this song. It has a catchy tune, a cute music video, and relatable lyrics. Whenever you see your crush, just remember the point of this song, so that you can help yourself get over him.
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The End of Me eloquently captures the tumultuous roller coaster of emotions when your affections are poured into someone who might just be wrong for you. The band a Day to Remember brings a mix of punk energy and emotional vulnerability to the table, which is perfect when you're feeling both amped up and a little heartsick. As you belt out the lyrics along with the band, it's almost like a cathartic release, helping to channel that mix of frustration and longing into a four-minute anthem of personal strength.
Frequently asked questions
People relate to these songs because they often reflect real feelings and situations where someone develops feelings for another person that they know might not be right for them, or the situation is complicated. It's a common experience, so the music feels personal.
Yes, listening to songs about forbidden love can help some people cope with their feelings by knowing they're not alone in this experience. Music can be a form of emotional release and can help process complex emotions.
Some famous songs about this topic include 'You Belong With Me' by Taylor Swift, 'Tears Dry On Their Own' by Amy Winehouse, and 'I Can't Make You Love Me' by Bonnie Raitt.
Yes, there are many songs about liking someone who is already in a relationship with someone else. These songs often express the pain and longing associated with unrequited love.
Songwriters describe this feeling in different ways, but common themes include a sense of longing, heartache, and the conflict between heart and mind. They often portray the experience as something intense and uncontrollable.
Yes, some songs might focus on the personal growth and strength gained from unrequited love experiences, turning a difficult situation into an empowering one.
These songs usually focus more on the emotional side, capturing the intensity of the feelings involved and less on the logical reasons why someone shouldn't indulge in those feelings.
Not always. While many of these songs have a melancholic tone, some may end with a sense of acceptance or even a hopeful outlook for the future.
Most are about romantic love, but they can also address other forms of forbidden love, such as familial or societal constraints on love.
This theme crosses all genres of music, including pop, rock, country, R&B, and more. It's a universal theme that resonates with many listeners.
Yes, listening to these songs can influence someone's emotions and thoughts, potentially providing new perspectives or helping them feel understood and less alone in their experience.
3. How Can I Not Love You by Joy Enriquez
Warning: this song just might make you cry. It's sung by one of the sweetest voices out there--not to mention that the lyrics will hit you right where it hurts. It's about a woman who can't help but love a certain man. She doesn't know how she can make herself fall out of love with him.
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Joy Enriquez's "How Can I Not Love You" is a powerful ballad that captures the struggle of loving someone you shouldn't. Released in 2001, it became a popular choice for many women dealing with unrequited feelings. The song was also featured in the movie "Anna and the King" and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. Joy's soulful vocals and heartfelt lyrics make this song a must-listen for anyone dealing with similar emotions. It's a reminder that sometimes, no matter how hard we try, we can't control who we fall in love with.
4. Untouchable by Taylor Swift
You've heard of Taylor Swift, but you might not have heard this lovely song before. It's about a girl who wants to get her hands on her crush, but she knows that he's untouchable. She's never going to be able to get him, no matter how often she reaches out to him, but she's still utterly in love with him.
5. I Hate Everything about You by Three Days Grace
This song is great to listen to when you're fed up with your feelings. Sometimes we develop crushes on men that we don't want anything to do with. Yes, it's confusing, but that's why songs like these exist. Blast it in your car until you can't remember what your crush's face looks like.
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I Hate Everything About You by Three Days Grace is a perfect song for anyone who is struggling with feelings for someone they know they shouldn't like. The song's lyrics capture the turmoil of having conflicting emotions and not knowing what to do about them. The song's title itself says it all: it's about feeling like you hate everything about the person you like.
The song's music video features lead singer Adam Gontier walking around in a daze, trying to make sense of the situation he's in. The video also features a woman in a red dress, who is presumably the object of Gontier's affections. The video ends with Gontier walking away from the woman, symbolizing the idea that he knows he needs to let her go.
I Hate Everything About You is a great addition to any playlist of songs about liking someone you shouldn't. It's an honest and raw look at the confusion and frustration that come with having feelings for someone you know you can't be with. It's a reminder that it's okay to feel these emotions and that it's important to take the time to process them.
6. Walk Away by Christina Aguilera
This song is about a girl who gets her heart broken, all because she paid too much attention to how attractive a man was, and ignored his true personality. She knows she needs to walk away from him, but she has trouble doing so. Even though she's being used by him, she just keeps going back to him.
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"Walk Away" is a powerful ballad that addresses the common, yet heartbreaking, theme of unrequited love and attraction to the wrong person. Christina Aguilera's emotive vocals underscore the inner conflict of knowing better, yet feeling powerless to resist the allure of someone who isn't good for her. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the struggle between intellect and emotion, a tug-of-war that is both intensely personal and universally relatable. Listeners are reminded that walking away can sometimes be the bravest act of self-love.
7. You Don't Know My Name by Alicia Keys
Have you ever liked a man who didn't even know your name? Well, then this song is about your exact situation. Even though you're crazy about him, he doesn't pay nearly enough attention to you. That's why you know you need to move on and find someone who will actually run after you.
Don't feel bad if you're crushing on someone you know you shouldn't like. It'll take some time to get over him, but once you do, you'll be able to let a new, better man into your life. What other songs do you know about liking someone you shouldn't?
Comments
Karlee: I am 15 about 4 years ago I had met this guy I knew I liked him from the start. And I have liked him since. He is my dads best friend and he is over all the time. Well this past weekend he told me he knows I like him and that he likes me to but we can be together till I am 18
Maggie: What about ' unthinkable ' by Alicia keys and ' right kind of wrong ' by leanne rimes
Maddy: None of the videos worked for me...
Farah: Hahahaha mr.watson is about having a crush on ur teacher,super funny though,im going to listen to it everyday (until i get bored of it)
Cindy: Yeah, done the number 5 one in the car!!
XoCocoXo: "You make me wanna" by Usher should've been on the list
Zea: I have a best friend that is a older guy he is 25 and I am 17 and he acts like sometimes he likes me and sometimes he acts like he doesn't and I told him I like him but idk if he likes me back idk whAt to do
Bionca: I like my friend but I told him and idk if he likes me back
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