[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 hurts (1–10)
senpainozomi
An unforgettable song that delicately captures wavering feelings for an older upperclassman.
Told from the perspective of a younger student tossed about by their senior, it portrays the anguish of love.
While captivated by every little gesture—the red lipstick, swaying earrings, and pale fingertips—the narrator is painfully torn by the fear they might be nothing more than a way to pass the time.
Released in August 2023, this self-produced work was entirely handled by Noshi, from lyrics and composition to arrangement.
It’s a song that speaks for your heart—highly recommended for anyone who has fallen hard for someone much older, or who’s stuck in the haze of not knowing how the other person really feels.
Kill meMioyamazaki
Mio Yamazaki is a four-piece band centered around vocalist Mio.
As Mio does not show her face and has a mysterious presence, many of the songs she writes are often described as a bit “dark” or “mentally unstable,” and this song, “Kill Me,” also portrays raw, straightforward female emotions.
A notable feature is the abundance of lyrics that make you want to nod along and say, “Yeah, exactly!”
#302Hirai Ken
A jealousy song sung by Ken Hirai, known for his sexy, richly toned voice.
Spending time with someone you love is supposed to be truly enjoyable, isn’t it? But what if the person next to you is still hung up on a past relationship? This is a bittersweet love song like that.
It’s a jealousy song for everyone who’s struggling, filled with the wish that instead of looking back at the past, they’ll someday turn to face me.
[Jealousy & Possessiveness Songs] A curated selection of popular tracks to listen to when possessiveness hurts! (11–20)
Loveit?biz×ZERA
With a shocking sound woven from love and madness, biz and ZERA depict the darkness of the modern age.
The song traces the feelings of a woman driven by an almost deranged possessiveness toward a man, wrapped in an unsettling atmosphere.
Sultry beats and vocals meld together, drawing you into a vortex of emotions where love and hate intertwine, evoking a certain beautifully damaged allure.
The music video, released in April 2023, uses high-quality animation to deepen the world it portrays.
When you’re suffocating from wanting someone too much, or when you want to face the precarious emotions within yourself, this work will stay close to the darkness in your heart.
Act like an adult.suisou gurashi
A bittersweet love song that portrays the complex emotions of a woman who goes to meet someone on the last train at midnight.
Released by Suisougurashi in March 2022, the song delicately captures the feelings of a woman swept up in an adult romance.
Set to jazzy sounds and a catchy melody, it vividly depicts her inner conflict as she keeps the relationship going by hiding her true self to suit the other person’s convenience.
With a clear, translucent vocal, it expresses a woman wavering between her straightforward affection and the anxiety of losing her sense of self.
A song that offers comfort to those hurting from unrequited love or heartbreak.
Supporting Actress Syndrome 2back number
Supporting Actress Syndrome 2 is the B-side to the single Christmas Song, which was used as the theme for the TV drama 5→9: The Monk Who Fell in Love with Me and became a big hit.
The lyrics portray a woman who has been involved with a man who either has a steady partner or a wife and children, and who resolves to end the relationship.
Those who have experienced a similar kind of love may find themselves relating to it.
In fact, this song is a sequel to Supporting Actress Syndrome, a track included on the album Blue Spring.
Listening to both songs allows you to feel more deeply the emotional shifts of the woman who appears in the lyrics.
Black BirdAimer
Black Bird by Aimer was used as the theme song for the 2018 film Kasane.
The movie, based on a manga, has a rather dark, tangled storyline that portrays women’s resentment and jealousy, and the lyrics of this song link to that.
Aimer’s voice is tinged with sorrow but also carries a shadow, so I feel she expresses this kind of heavy, murky song very well—it really suits her.