Unfaithful: 10 Songs to Help You Confess to Cheating

Messed up your relationship? There's a song for that.

Unfaithful: 10 Songs to Help You Confess to Cheating - On the new BET drama Being Mary Jane, which premiered last week, Gabrielle Union's titular character finds herself caught up in a relationship with a man who turns out to be married. It's a tough situation, but also one that many people find themselves in, to varying extents. So, if you've got to confess to your misdeeds, here are 10 songs to help lead the way. (Photo: Courtesy of LaFace Records)

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Unfaithful: 10 Songs to Help You Confess to Cheating - On the new BET drama Being Mary Jane, which premiered last week, Gabrielle Union's titular character finds herself caught up in a relationship with a man who turns out to be married. It's a tough situation, but also one that many people find themselves in, to varying extents. So, if you've got to confess to your misdeeds, here are 10 songs to help lead the way. (Photo: Courtesy of LaFace Records)

Usher "Confessions Part II" - For Usher to come clean, it took a whole album. His 2004 release, Confessions, featured the hit single “Confessions Part II,” which found the star revealing to his lady that he had impregnated his girl on the side. As potentially depressing as the lyrics are, it’s hard not to nod your head to this one. If you're gonna confess, might as well do it on a No. 1 hit. (Photo: Courtesy of Arista Records)

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Usher "Confessions Part II" - For Usher to come clean, it took a whole album. His 2004 release, Confessions, featured the hit single “Confessions Part II,” which found the star revealing to his lady that he had impregnated his girl on the side. As potentially depressing as the lyrics are, it’s hard not to nod your head to this one. If you're gonna confess, might as well do it on a No. 1 hit. (Photo: Courtesy of Arista Records)

Justin Timberlake "Cry Me a River" - We no longer think of Justin Timberlake as the blonde-haired lead singer of boy band *NSYNC, but in 2002, that image of JT was fresh in the public’s mind. The way he stepped out on that image was with this Timbaland-produced banger about his girl (Britney Spears at the time) stepping out on him. Let this one serve as a lesson to all you cheaters out there: it's better to come clean than get put on blast in front of the world. With the power of social media today, that's easier than ever.(Photo: Courtesy of Jive Records)

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Justin Timberlake "Cry Me a River" - We no longer think of Justin Timberlake as the blonde-haired lead singer of boy band *NSYNC, but in 2002, that image of JT was fresh in the public’s mind. The way he stepped out on that image was with this Timbaland-produced banger about his girl (Britney Spears at the time) stepping out on him. Let this one serve as a lesson to all you cheaters out there: it's better to come clean than get put on blast in front of the world. With the power of social media today, that's easier than ever.(Photo: Courtesy of Jive Records)

Trey Songz "Last Time" - The third single from his album Trey Day, “Last Time” finds Trey Songz telling the story of his balancing act between his two ladies. He knows he’s caught up, and swears that this time will be the last time. Sometimes, that’s easier said than done. You push your luck when you try to juggle two ladies at once, fellas. (Photo: Courtesy of Chris Phelps/Atlantic Records)

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Trey Songz "Last Time" - The third single from his album Trey Day, “Last Time” finds Trey Songz telling the story of his balancing act between his two ladies. He knows he’s caught up, and swears that this time will be the last time. Sometimes, that’s easier said than done. You push your luck when you try to juggle two ladies at once, fellas. (Photo: Courtesy of Chris Phelps/Atlantic Records)

Donnell Jones "Where I Wanna Be" - The title track from Donnell Jones's sophomore album, “Where I Wanna Be,” finds the R&B singer trying to reconcile his mixed feelings about his relationship. On one hand, he cares deeply for his partner and doesn’t want to hurt her; on the other, though, he’s admittedly confused: “Do I leave? Do I stay? Do I go?” he wonders. There's no easy answer. (Photo: Courtesy of LaFace Records)

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Donnell Jones "Where I Wanna Be" - The title track from Donnell Jones's sophomore album, “Where I Wanna Be,” finds the R&B singer trying to reconcile his mixed feelings about his relationship. On one hand, he cares deeply for his partner and doesn’t want to hurt her; on the other, though, he’s admittedly confused: “Do I leave? Do I stay? Do I go?” he wonders. There's no easy answer. (Photo: Courtesy of LaFace Records)

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Jazmine Sullivan "In Love With Another Man" - This cut from Jazmine Sullivan’s debut album, Fearless, pulled no punches. “In Love With Another Man” is the songstress’ attempt to admit that — you guessed it — she’s in love with another man. She feels bad, and tries to let the one she's in a relationship with down easy: “Boy, I know there’s plenty women who would love to have a man like you,” she belts. It may not always work like you hope, but mix a little sugar in with that sour when you 'fess up. (Photo: Candice Lawler/BET)

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Jazmine Sullivan "In Love With Another Man" - This cut from Jazmine Sullivan’s debut album, Fearless, pulled no punches. “In Love With Another Man” is the songstress’ attempt to admit that — you guessed it — she’s in love with another man. She feels bad, and tries to let the one she's in a relationship with down easy: “Boy, I know there’s plenty women who would love to have a man like you,” she belts. It may not always work like you hope, but mix a little sugar in with that sour when you 'fess up. (Photo: Candice Lawler/BET)

Rihanna "Unfaithful" - After debuting with upbeat songs like “Pon de Replay” and “SOS,” Rihanna took a somber turn with “Unfaithful,” from her second album, A Girl Like Me. In the song, Rih Rih admits that she’s been cheating on her man, and that she believes he knows she’s been unfaithful. It's a dark ode to a crumbling love. (Photo: Courtesy of Def Jam Records)

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Rihanna "Unfaithful" - After debuting with upbeat songs like “Pon de Replay” and “SOS,” Rihanna took a somber turn with “Unfaithful,” from her second album, A Girl Like Me. In the song, Rih Rih admits that she’s been cheating on her man, and that she believes he knows she’s been unfaithful. It's a dark ode to a crumbling love. (Photo: Courtesy of Def Jam Records)

Blu Cantrell "Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)" - "For all the lies you told, this is what you owe," Blu Cantrell croons on her 2001 hit single, "Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)." And what is it, exactly, that her man owes for? His cheating? She hits him where it hurts most: in his pockets — selling his stuff and spending his money. As tough as it may be, it's better to be honest with your significant other than run the risk of being launched into financial turmoil. (Photo: Courtesy of Arista Records)

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Blu Cantrell "Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)" - "For all the lies you told, this is what you owe," Blu Cantrell croons on her 2001 hit single, "Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)." And what is it, exactly, that her man owes for? His cheating? She hits him where it hurts most: in his pockets — selling his stuff and spending his money. As tough as it may be, it's better to be honest with your significant other than run the risk of being launched into financial turmoil. (Photo: Courtesy of Arista Records)

Dave Hollister "My Favorite Girl" - Just because you’re cheating, doesn’t mean you’d choose your jump-off over the one you’re with. For evidence, check Dave Hollister’s “My Favorite Girl,” as he tried to cut off his woman on the side, steadily explaining she’ll never take the place of his baby’s mother — who will always be his favorite girl. Just a reminder, to avoid this kind of situation: if you've found your favorite girl, don't step out on her. (Photo: Courtesy of DreamWorks Records)

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Dave Hollister "My Favorite Girl" - Just because you’re cheating, doesn’t mean you’d choose your jump-off over the one you’re with. For evidence, check Dave Hollister’s “My Favorite Girl,” as he tried to cut off his woman on the side, steadily explaining she’ll never take the place of his baby’s mother — who will always be his favorite girl. Just a reminder, to avoid this kind of situation: if you've found your favorite girl, don't step out on her. (Photo: Courtesy of DreamWorks Records)

Shirley Murdock "As We Lay" - Sometimes, it’s not just one person sneaking around — it’s two. That was the case in Shirley Murdock’s 1986 hit “As We Lay,” where she and the man she’s with both come to terms with reality: “We forgot to face one simple fact/ We both belong to someone else,” she laments. Facing facts isn't always easy, but it's the right move. (Photo: JLN Photography/WENN)

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Shirley Murdock "As We Lay" - Sometimes, it’s not just one person sneaking around — it’s two. That was the case in Shirley Murdock’s 1986 hit “As We Lay,” where she and the man she’s with both come to terms with reality: “We forgot to face one simple fact/ We both belong to someone else,” she laments. Facing facts isn't always easy, but it's the right move. (Photo: JLN Photography/WENN)

R. Kelly "A Woman's Threat" - R. Kelly steps into the shoes of a female whose heart has been toyed with on this song that warns, if you don’t get your act together, it's gonna be a wrap. Take that as a promise and a threat. (Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Clear Channel)

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R. Kelly "A Woman's Threat" - R. Kelly steps into the shoes of a female whose heart has been toyed with on this song that warns, if you don’t get your act together, it's gonna be a wrap. Take that as a promise and a threat. (Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Clear Channel)