[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 listen to when you're struggling with possessiveness (101–110)
But you have a boyfriend, right?Kasamura Tōta
In this song by Tota Kasamura, the lyrics depict a female protagonist who has fallen in love with a female friend.
She wants to confess her feelings and, if possible, be the only one that friend looks at, but to the friend she’s just that—a friend—and the friend even has a boyfriend.
It’s filled with a heartbreaking, helpless longing.
This work resonates not only with same-gender love, but with anyone experiencing an unrequited love or feelings they want to convey but can’t.
staringPorunogurafiti
An extraordinary, abnormal love can be felt in PornoGraffitti’s “Mitsumeteiru.” This song was included as the B-side to the single “Saudade,” which was released in 2000 and became a big hit.
When you read the lyrics, at first you might think, “Isn’t he just jealous because his girlfriend is too popular?” but gradually you notice the eerie persistence, and realize that this person is simply self-absorbed and forcing one-sided love and emotions onto her.
It’s a track that makes you feel the fear of what it would be like if a so-called “stalker” were turned into a song.
First biteRinu
Despite a title that evokes a wedding event, the lyrics depict dim, unsettling emotions and a codependent relationship.
This song by Rinu from Strawberry Prince was released in December 2024.
Written and composed by the Vocaloid producer Naisho no Pierced, the track pairs a dramatic, weighty sound with Rinu’s standout vocal performance.
His voice, as if wrung from the depths of the heart, shakes both eardrums and mind.
It’s a hard-hitting love song recommended for those who want to resonate with hidden feelings and shifting emotions.
By your side.riria.
You can’t quite bring yourself to say “I like you,” but you end up getting jealous when they look at someone else… If you’re in middle or high school, that probably hits home.
It’s a cute yet slightly bittersweet unrequited-love song.
It’s by the singer-songwriter Lillia, who rose to popularity through her activity on social media, and it’s included on her 2022 album “Kiroku” (Record).
The track was also used as an insert song in the dating reality show “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita: Hatsuniji-hen” (Today, I Fell in Love: First Rainbow Edition).
It might be a good one to listen to when you need the courage to confess your feelings.
Portrait in Prussian Blueanzenchitai
Since their formation in 1973, the rock band Anzen Chitai has released numerous hit songs.
Their 1986 release Portrait in Prussian Blue captivates many fans with its wistful yet passionate melodies and lyrics.
This song, which evokes the bittersweetness everyone experiences and the depth of love, is recommended for those who grapple with the complex emotions that come with loving—such as jealousy and possessiveness.
Why not listen to it when you’re feeling wistful or thinking deeply about someone you love?
[Jealousy & Possessiveness Songs] A curated selection of popular tracks to listen to when possessiveness feels painful! (111–120)
BlueWatanabe Machiko
This is Machiko Watanabe’s third single, released in 1978.
It reached No.
10 on the weekly Oricon chart and won the Newcomer Award for Broadcast Music at the 9th Japan Kayō Awards.
The song expresses a desire to win back a lover from the woman who took him, tinged with jealousy.
TriangleFujita Maiko
A duet song presented by popular female singers Maiko Fujita and Hanako Oku.
Two women who have fallen for the same man sing from their respective perspectives.
The harmonies of these two accomplished artists are pure bliss to the ears—nothing short of sublime.
The music video brims with a live feel and showcases both of their charms.
Please enjoy this collaboration between two songstresses known to those in the know.