[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 handpicked selection of popular tracks to listen to when possessiveness hurts! (91–100)
Photograph of ParadiseGinko Kamisama Sōshi (Nakamura Yūichi)
This song served as the ending theme for episodes 2 and 9 of the anime “Inu x Boku SS,” and also as a character song.
It’s a stalker song—no, a love song that conveys fervent feelings with a refreshing melody.
The protagonist saves the things they receive without eating them and enjoys taking secret photos… and wishes to become a servant to the one they love.
If they tried to get closer to their beloved, it feels like their very existence might be erased…
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.
asking for the moonKANA-BOON
This song, “Naimononedari,” included on KANA-BOON’s first mini-album released in 2013, “Boku ga CD wo Dashitara,” is a fan favorite and the very definition of catchy.
The lyrics, which start with a back-and-forth between a man and a woman—almost like a little lovers’ quarrel—are especially memorable.
It’s refreshing how straightforwardly it sings about jealousy toward things seen and thoughts that come to mind, but in the end it’s a song about a wavering heart—about the feelings of love.
ambushIshikawa Hitomi
Released in 1981 and becoming a big hit, Hitomi Ishikawa’s “Machibuse.” Did you know this song was originally released in 1976 by Seiko Miki, with lyrics and music by Yumi (Matsutoya)? Not only Hitomi Ishikawa, but many artists have covered this number.
It conveys the feelings of a woman whose longtime crush already likes someone else—yet she’s loved him for much longer and is quietly making efforts to win him over.
It’s a song that, depending on how you see it, can even give off a slightly stalker-like vibe.
Never again…BENI
It’s no exaggeration to call this one of BENI’s signature heartbreak songs, but more than just a breakup tune, it reveals a longing to be doted on—born from loneliness and jealousy toward someone you love.
It’s a song where the anxiety of wondering, “Is there someone else next to you right now?” flickers as jealousy.
As an ex-boyfriendMy Hair is Bad
Known for singing about the niche, hard-to-let-go feelings of men, My Hair is Bad’s “As the Ex-Boyfriend.” It’s a song where an ex-boyfriend talks about his ex-girlfriend’s current boyfriend—this and that.
It portrays the lingering feelings of an ex who trashes the new guy to boost his own stock.
He’s so clingy about it that it actually feels refreshing—almost cute, even.