[2026] A roundup of classic and popular Western songs about jealousy
Among romantic feelings, jealousy is especially complex and bittersweet.
Because it’s an emotion everyone experiences at least once, many artists have expressed it through lyrics and melodies that truly resonate.
The desire to have the person you love all to yourself, the anxiety that their heart might drift away, the tangled feelings toward a rival… Here, we’ll introduce a wide range of classic Western songs that sing of these tender yet deeply human emotions—from recent hits to timeless masterpieces.
You’re sure to find a song that speaks to your heart.
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[2026] A roundup of classic and popular Western songs about jealousy (21–30)
Treat You BetterShawn Mendes
Treat You Better, sung by Canadian artist Shawn Mendes, is a song that candidly voices the frustrating jealousy of seeing someone you like with a person who isn’t right for them.
The lyric “I could treat you better” feels like a raw cry from the heart.
You can feel the mix of intense possessiveness—“I’m the one who should be by her side”—and tender care for her, blending into a complex swirl of emotions.
The shift from the quiet, conversational guitar to the powerful, full-band chorus perfectly captures the protagonist’s emotional surge.
If you’ve ever felt your chest tighten watching the person you like look happy with someone else, you’ll surely resonate with this piercing, aching cry.
Circus EnvyR.E.M.
R.E.M.
is an American alternative rock band formed in 1980, and they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.
This song, which is about ruthless love, is included on their ninth album, Monster, released in 1994.
Lounge ActNirvana
A song from Nevermind, the second album by the American grunge band Nirvana, released in 1991.
The lyrics depict struggles with jealousy from an oblique perspective.
The track has also been used in video game soundtracks.
Possession ObsessionDaryl Hall & John Oates
A song from the album Big Bam Boom, released by the American blue-eyed soul duo Daryl Hall & John Oates.
It depicts anger and jealousy in romantic situations, and the obsessive mindset toward others that arises from them.
KateBen Folds Five
Ben Folds Five is a rock trio formed in North Carolina, USA.
They are currently on hiatus, and the frontman, Ben Folds, is pursuing a solo career.
This song, which depicts admiration, obsession, and jealousy toward a girl named “Kate,” was released as a single in 1997.