[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 carefully selected list of popular tracks to listen to when you're hurting from possessiveness! (131–140)
codependencyDomura Riu
A poignant love song by Riu Domura that delicately portrays a heart unable to escape loneliness and anxiety.
It’s striking for its depiction of a woman’s inner conflict as she realizes that, even while drowning in a codependent relationship, she’s nothing more than a convenient presence.
Released in May 2019, the song is included on the album “Escape,” with a remixed version later featured on the album “Night View.” It’s a track that offers comfort to those told their love is “too heavy” because they feel too strongly, or to anyone still carrying the pain of a difficult heartbreak.
a lineJUJU
A song that portrays adult love where aching longing and desire intersect.
The wavering emotions between not wanting to cross the line and wanting to cross it are conveyed through JUJU’s sultry vocals.
Even as she resolves that there is “no turning back,” you can feel the struggle between reason and sin.
Released in February 2024, the track was selected as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Great Gift.” JUJU’s distinctive vocals, infused with elements of jazz and R&B, further enhance the song’s appeal.
It’s a piece that resonates with those troubled by forbidden love or grappling with complex romantic feelings.
If ISekitori Hana
This is “Moshimo Boku ni” (“If I Had…”) by Hana Sekitori, known as the queen of ‘jealousy songs.’ In life, there are things that don’t go well, feelings of envy toward people who are doing better, and the hardship of having to keep living no matter how many times you fail.
This song weaves those experiences and the lessons learned from them into a message to her future child.
The impatience and jealousy that anyone feels when life isn’t going smoothly are portrayed so realistically that it’s highly relatable.
Love Song feat. EveKitanitatsuya
A work marked by an addictive melody and lyrics that portray the anguish of a heart caught between love and dependency.
The unique world created by the collaboration of Tatsuya Kitani and Eve sets it apart from conventional love songs.
Included on the June 2023 EP “LOVE: AMPLIFIED,” this piece depicts a form of love that eats away at the heart like poison.
It’s a song that resonates with those struggling in romance—being consumed with thoughts of the other person, or feeling lingering attachment even after deciding to part ways.
A must-listen for anyone who feels they’re on the verge of drowning in single-minded, all-consuming love.
Hymn to Ecstasywanuka
Wanudka’s track expresses a bittersweet, sensual form of love set to a danceable Latin rock groove.
The way the narrator’s feelings for their partner become impossible to contain is portrayed through a passionate melody and sleek lyrics.
From the way they sing of love so freely, you can feel an almost maddening obsession.
Released in September 2022, this song is also included on the album “Shinbigan” (Aesthetic Eye).
It’s a must-listen for anyone struggling to move on from heartbreak or who’s been told their feelings for someone were just too heavy.
No way.Abe Mao
This song sings about a one-sided feeling: the person I like has someone else they like.
Mao Abe’s “Yada” is included on her third album, “Su.” released in 2011.
You can almost sense a grudge-like resentment toward the person that the one she likes has feelings for; it can even sound a bit like a lament.
But this is surely a straightforward feeling everyone has—anyone can end up resenting or envying someone and feeling this way.
Still, the song also conveys the sad emotion of not being able to hate them no matter what.
Kill Me, DarlingREISAI
A dark, emotional track that paints a world where late-night loneliness and dependency intertwine.
Through the contrast between a healthy lover and an unhealthy self, it expresses a love and fixation that verge on the pathological.
Released in October 2023, the piece captivates with a driving sound that fuses electronica and rock.
Featured on the album “Isai” and performed at the live show “High Sense,” it’s a fan favorite.
It will deeply resonate with those struggling in love or those who want to stake everything on a once-in-a-lifetime romance.