[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)
JealousyGLAY
A jealousy-themed song from GLAY, whose sexy vocals are irresistibly appealing.
The standout feature is without question the coolness of the chorus.
The blend of sexiness and swagger is captivating.
The music video is crafted with a musical-theater flair, making it highly engaging as a visual work as well.
It’s cherished among fans as one of GLAY’s hidden gems.
A song about being cheated on but still in love.riria.
Known for her angelic, crystal-clear voice, Riria’s track makes a sharp impact right from the title.
It’s said the song was inspired by experiences from fans and Riria’s friends.
Even after the betrayal of cheating, you still find yourself thinking you love your partner—that feeling probably resonates with many people.
In the lyrics, she says she hates the person who cheated, yet the word “love” keeps flickering behind those statements.
Being cheated on can stir up overwhelming jealousy, right? That emotion—and the feeling of still loving your partner—is packed into the lyrics without needing many words.
jealousyTakahashi Yuu
As the title suggests, “Yakimochi” by Yu Takahashi captures the feeling of jealousy.
The song was the theme for the drama Midnight Diner 3, which is based on a manga and portrays the lives of people who gather at a late-night diner.
While Takahashi is known for powerful, heart-stirring message songs, the jealousy in this track also comes through painfully clearly.
Sung from a male perspective about feeling jealous of his girlfriend, it’s a love song in which, through jealousy, he seems to reaffirm his feelings for someone important to him.
[Jealousy & Possessiveness Songs] Carefully selected popular tracks to listen to when possessiveness feels painful! (81–90)
The kid who always gets comparedTsuyu
When you’re compared to someone else and have areas where you fall short, it’s only natural to feel intense jealousy.
This song traces the course of emotions born from being compared, and the feelings that lie beyond.
You get used to always being the one who comes up short, and eventually you start assuming on your own that you’re inferior.
As the song approaches its end, those negative feelings shift, transforming into a mindset of not caring about comparisons and affirming, “I am who I am.” It’s a track that shows people who are always hurt by being compared how to flip the switch in their hearts.
WHYKato Miria
It’s a jealousy-themed song sung by Miliyah Kato, a voice for women in love.
The lyrics portray the feelings of a woman who can’t leave even though she’s being treated badly.
With straightforward words, it expresses her inner conflict: why doesn’t my love get through? The melody is cool, so it’s perfect to play while driving.
her boyfriendMakihara Noriyuki
This is Noriyuki Makihara’s seventh single, released in 1993.
It reached No.
4 on the weekly Oricon chart.
The song portrays the pain of realizing that his girlfriend prefers his best friend over him.
While feeling jealous of the friend who keeps taking away what he treasures, he sings about his heartbreaking inability to give up on her.
If you want to make me your girlfriendKoresawa
Koresawa’s “Atashi o Kanojo ni Shitai Nara” feels like a song that jots down a quick list of requests for a future boyfriend.
Reading the lyrics, it almost sounds like she’s saying, “You don’t have to think about anything—just love me the way I want you to.” But I also get the sense that this is the flip side of wanting to be loved that much.
It might be a bravado-filled girl’s best defensive wall.
If you started dating her, you’d probably be on the receiving end of the ultimate possessiveness from a very jealous girlfriend.
