[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] Carefully selected popular tracks to listen to when you're struggling with possessiveness! (31–40)
Just a FriendMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE continues to captivate many fans with music that blends originality and diversity.
Their song “Just a Friend,” released in 2017, is included on the album “Mrs.
GREEN APPLE,” which showcases the band’s broad musical range.
The track poignantly depicts the earnest feelings of love caught in the space between friendship and romance, resonating deeply with listeners.
In particular, the lyrics convey the frustration of unreciprocated feelings and the inner conflict that accompanies them—sentiments many can relate to.
For those struggling with jealousy or possessiveness, this song may offer a chance to reassess their emotions and find a way to move beyond them.
yellowback number
Many of you probably know it because it was used as the theme song for ABEMA’s dating reality show “Don’t Be Fooled by the Rainbow and the Wolf.” As an aside, the “Wolf” series is seriously addictive! The song tells a heartbreakingly sad, unrequited-love story.
The lyrics—“I want to have you all to myself, but that may be an impossible dream… right now it hurts so much I’m losing myself”—are pure, and somehow a little frightening.
The title “Yellow” refers to a traffic light color, and some interpret it as depicting that delicate emotional state that’s neither green nor red.
It’s a wonderful recommendation that captures the wavering feelings of love.
Cinderella BoySaucy Dog
A person who should be part of a finished relationship but still lives in your heart…
This song is steeped in lingering feelings and bittersweetness.
Created by the rock band Saucy Dog and released digitally in 2021, its lyrics portray the earnest romantic emotions a woman carries, resonating with younger listeners and becoming a hit.
I imagine some people listened to this track, remembered their own heartbreak, and couldn’t help but cry.
With its emotional guitar sound that unsettles the heart, it’s a rock number that cuts deep.
plundermiyakawa-kun
Miyakawa-kun, who has many songs with a very refreshing image.
This is “Ryodatsu” (Plunder), which gives a slightly dark and mature impression of Miyakawa-kun.
The song is a co-written collaboration with Boku no Lyric no Bōyomi, who ended his activities in 2018.
It’s an adult love song packed tightly with the feelings of falling for someone in a slightly complicated relationship.
bright redMy Hair is Bad
It’s an impressive rock tune with lyrics that candidly lay bare possessiveness and self-loathing in love.
The band sound shifts from a quiet, narrative tone to an explosive chorus, delivering directly to your ears and heart the feelings of spinning your wheels in the desperate wish to be loved.
The track was included on the single “Hitomebore e.p.,” released in July 2015, and later featured on the major-label album “woman’s.” It can be considered one of the band’s signature songs, having been performed on Music Station in April 2022.
When you’re struggling with the distance between you and someone you like, and feeling down about your own awkwardness, listening to it may powerfully affirm that pain.
[Songs of Jealousy and Possessiveness] A Curated Selection of Popular Tracks to Listen to When Overwhelmed by Possessiveness (41–50)
Love and Liesakai kouen
A song by Akai Ko-en that portrays sweet yet bittersweet feelings of love.
With delicate words, it weaves the story of a girl’s budding romance as spring arrives.
The tension of being next to someone she likes and the clumsiness that makes her hide her true self resonate deeply.
While capturing the instability of love, this piece gently sings of the yearning to fall in love anyway.
Released in August 2017, it was also used as the ending theme for TBS’s “Ousama no Brunch.” It’s the perfect track for those moments when you want to bask in the warmth of spring and sink into a faintly bittersweet mood.
It may awaken nostalgic memories of love sleeping in your heart.
ParasiteDECO*27
It has attracted attention as a poignant song that portrays the darker side of romance.
Its distinctive metaphors are striking, vividly capturing a complex mix of obsession with the other person and self-loathing.
Released in February 2022 and included on the March 2022 album “MANNEQUIN,” the track showcases a seamless blend of DECO*27’s signature sound with Hatsune Miku’s vocals, resulting in a catchy melody that fuses rock and electronic elements.
It’s a perfect song for those struggling with love or unable to suppress their feelings.
How about listening to this piece and confronting your own emotions?