[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 possessiveness hurts! (11–20)
Callchanmina
Chanmina burst onto the scene like a comet as an active high school girl rapper.
Her song “call” is included on her second full-length album, released in August 2019.
The lyrics frankly express the messy emotions women feel in love—the things you want to say out loud but can’t.
If we could express our jealousy this straightforwardly, it might feel refreshing.
Love me, love me, love meKikuo
This is one of Kikuo’s signature works, where obsession with love and the desire for approval are intricately intertwined.
The ravenous longing to be loved and recognized is expressed through a unique worldview.
The deepening of fixation and dependence is portrayed alongside an arresting musical style.
In the music video released in 2013, visuals by Sashimiyama and Akatamago further enrich that world.
For those who wish to confront the yearning for excessive love or the anguish born from dependence on others—and for anyone trying to face the impulse within to love—this song is sure to resonate.
knot; tie; bind; concludeSaucy Dog
It’s a song about a man who loves his girlfriend so much that he even gets jealous of her past.
For him, she’s his first girlfriend, but he doesn’t know if he’s her first boyfriend.
The protagonist finds himself thinking, “Did she do this with her ex, too…?” and feeling a twinge of jealousy at her words and actions.
It just shows how special she is to him, and how much he wants to be number one in her heart.
It’s a lovely song that reveals a cute side of men—definitely give it a listen as a couple.
tragic heroineMy Hair is Bad
Told from the perspective of a woman visiting her ex, My Hair is Bad’s song vividly portrays a heart caught between lingering attachment and the bravado of not wanting to admit weakness.
It depicts someone masking unresolved feelings with a smile, while lyrics that lay bare tangled emotions will resonate with anyone who’s experienced heartbreak.
Blending energetic band instrumentation with an impassioned vocal performance, the track was released in February 2024 and later included on the July album “ghosts.” As a song that captures the delicate nuances of the pain of a breakup and longing for an ex, it’s a perfect listen when you want to confront your own feelings.
motion sickness from proximitywanuka
A song by Wanuka that portrays the protagonist’s wavering emotions as they try to confess their feelings to someone they like, borrowing courage from a tipsy buzz yet unable to be completely honest.
Included on the album Aonisei, the track has sparked a major response since its February 2021 release, especially on social media, and has been widely embraced for its uniquely Japanese-flavored melody and relatable lyrics.
The image of a pleasantly drunk protagonist swaying between the desire to get closer and the frustration of not being able to express those feelings is the very essence of a romantic experience everyone’s had.
It’s a heartfelt recommendation for anyone who feels the urge to have someone all to themselves yet struggles to put those feelings into words.
selling oneselfRosu
Set in a red-light district, this narrative song portrays a courtesan bearing an aching love for a man she adores.
With delicate wording, it weaves the emotions of a woman wavering between her unrequited feelings for someone who won’t even meet her gaze and the reality of living as a courtesan.
Ros’s protean vocals vividly express the poignancy and sorrow.
Released digitally in March 2022 and included on the album “Yoru no Shito,” the piece has also been tied to projects such as the drama series “My Beautiful Man.” It will resonate deeply not only with those suffering from impossible love, but with anyone who knows the bittersweet ache of loving someone relentlessly.
[Jealousy & Possessiveness Songs] Carefully Selected Popular Tracks to Hear When Possessiveness Hurts! (21–30)
left earCreepHyp
This is a track included on the album “Odoriba kara Ai o Komete,” released during CreepHyp’s indie era in 2010.
Lyrics and composition by Sekai-kan Ozaki.
Though he’s a man, he brilliantly portrays a woman’s heart—jealous of the faint image of an ex-girlfriend that flickers beyond a pierced ear hole.
It should be a blissful scene, with him sleeping right beside her, yet just catching sight of the lingering hole in his ear is enough to set her heart so on edge.
You can savor both that level of fragile, chaotic emotion and the talent of Sekai-kan Ozaki, who can spin an entire masterpiece out of something so small.