[Jealousy & Possessiveness Songs] A curated selection of popular tracks to listen to when possessiveness feels overwhelming!
When you fall for someone, don’t you get curious about the people of the opposite sex around him or her, and feel jealous if the vibe seems even a little too good?
You worry, “What if they end up liking someone other than me someday?” right?
You might also feel jealous of new friends your beloved friend has made, or of someone who seems close to your ideal type.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs that explore various themes of jealousy and possessiveness.
Listening to tracks you can relate to can help you view yourself objectively, and it might even give you the courage to boldly confirm what’s been bothering you!
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[Jealousy & Possessiveness Songs] A curated selection of popular tracks to hear when possessiveness feels tough! (71–80)
Give me a freakish kissGesu no Kiwami Otome.
This song’s lyrics depict a relationship where both people rely on each other.
It was released in 2014 as the major-label debut single of the four-piece band Gesu no Kiwami Otome.
It gained attention as the opening theme for the drama “Around 30-chan: Uncensored.” Many listeners were likely drawn in by its progressive sound.
It’s a track with a captivating, mysterious atmosphere.
It’s okay to be jealous.takayan
This is a heartfelt love song by Takayan that sings about the importance of accepting feelings of jealousy and anxiety.
While holding onto the desire to “change myself” and “become a better person,” it also portrays the conflict of maintaining self-acceptance—telling yourself, “I’m fine the way I am.” That struggle is expressed through Takayan’s gentle vocals and rap.
Released in September 2020, the track is included on the album “Yume demo Aoune” (“Let’s Meet Even in Dreams”).
It’s a song that stands by those troubled by love or lacking confidence in themselves—one that will surely resonate with your heart.
PlagiarismYorushika
Plagiarism is a song that conveys the thoughts of a protagonist who has succumbed to musical plagiarism.
It’s included on Yorushika’s third full-length album, Plagiarism, released in 2020.
While feeling loneliness and jealousy, the protagonist fixates on “beautiful things” and simply wants to fill their heart.
That’s why they commit plagiarism, as if pursuing beauty itself.
There also seems to be a similarity to the feeling in romance of wanting to fill your heart with something that’s yours alone.
Give it a listen when you find yourself feeling jealous.
Body dysmorphic disordernarumiya
This song portrays anxiety and despair about one’s appearance, showcasing Narumiya’s distinctive musical style.
The lyrics describe the self as a “failed face” and convey the feeling that efforts go unrewarded.
Released in July 2023, the track has achieved significant popularity, with over 14.4 million views on YouTube.
It questions societal values that reward beauty and depicts the psychological impact of being judged by looks.
It’s a song that offers comfort to those who struggle with their appearance or are overly conscious of society’s gaze.
Listening to it may provide an opportunity to view oneself more objectively.
S.O.K.U.B.A.K.UMorimoto Namua
This is “S.O.K.U.B.A.K.U!!,” released in 2016 by R&B singer-songwriter Namua Morimoto.
As the title suggests, it’s a song about possessiveness, but it’s a love song that depicts the struggle of battling that uniquely feminine urge to keep someone close—grappling with one’s own feelings.
It expresses the aching, unbearable emotions in a straightforward way.
I imagine many women will relate.
S’il vous plaît, PresidentPmaru-sama.
A smash-hit, hugely talked-about song that absolutely blew up on TikTok in 2021.
It got so big that there’s hardly a mega-influencer on TikTok who didn’t use it.
Its over-the-top world of jealousy was both ridiculous and wildly relatable.
The song starts with a monologue from an almost impossible premise—“When I’m elected president”—and by the time the chorus hits, its cuteness outweighs the cruelty of the payback… It’s an ultra-happy track you’ll want to listen to over and over.
A fun, playful anthem that hypes up the feeling of not tolerating cheating!
Wedding bellSugar
This is Sugar’s debut single, released in 1981.
It reached No.
2 on the weekly Oricon chart and sold about 700,000 copies.
The song portrays jealousy toward the bride and anger at an ex-boyfriend after being invited to his wedding.
Its irony-laden lyrics are sung over a cute, upbeat melody.