[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.
Playlist
| [2026] A roundup of classic and popular Western songs about jealousy | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | SelfishJustin Timberlake |  play_arrow | Timberlake’s first solo work in six years |
| 2east | jealousy (feat. Rema)FKA Twigs |  play_arrow | FKA twigs × Rema’s jealousy song |
| 3east | I Know Your Girlfriend Hates MeAnnie |  play_arrow | A pop song inspired by Prince’s music |
| 4east | JealousNick jonas |  play_arrow | Nick Jonas's song Jealous |
| 5east | Hey JealousyGin Blossoms |  play_arrow | The Birth of Gin Blossoms’ Biggest Hit |
| 6east | Mr. BrightsideThe Killers |  play_arrow | Jealous, paranoid fear that the one you long for is being deceived |
| 7east | JealousBeyoncé |  play_arrow | A song about Beyoncé's vulnerability and jealousy |
| 8east | No One ElseWeezer |  play_arrow | A view on love that seeks the ideal girl |
| 9east | jealousy, jealousyOlivia Rodrigo |  play_arrow | A song that expresses the jealousy of the social media age through rock |
| 10east | Jealousy (From the Vault)Tove Lo |  play_arrow | Tove Lo’s elusive track: expressing jealousy in a pop style |
| 11east | JealousKiana Ledé & Ella Mai |  play_arrow | Kiana and Ella's R&B collaboration song |
| 12east | ObsessedOlivia Rodrigo |  play_arrow | Olivia Rodrigo’s jealousy song |
| 13east | She’s All I Wanna BeTate McRae |  play_arrow | Tate McRae’s jealousy-soaked pop punk |
| 14east | JealousFuture & Metro Boomin |  play_arrow | Future and Metro Boomin express jealousy |
| 15east | JealousyJordan Ward & Joony |  play_arrow | An R&B song about the complexity of a relationship shifting from friendship to romance, with jealousy as a theme |
| 16east | JealousyREX ORANGE COUNTY |  play_arrow | Rex’s new song, a track that depicts jealousy |
| 17east | Treat You BetterShawn Mendes |  play_arrow | Shawn Mendes’s jealousy and possessiveness |
| 18east | You Belong With MeTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Taylor Swift's unrequited love song |
| 19east | Circus EnvyR.E.M. |  play_arrow | A 1994 song by R.E.M. |
| 20east | Jealous GuyJohn Lennon |  play_arrow | A song in which a jealous older man apologizes to the object of his jealousy |
| 21east | You Oughta KnowAlanis Morissette |  play_arrow | Alanis's angry love song |
| 22east | Baby, I’m Jealous (ft. Doja Cat)Bebe Rexha |  play_arrow | Bibi and Doja’s jealous pop song |
| 23east | Lounge ActNirvana |  play_arrow | A Nirvana song themed around jealousy |
| 24east | KateBen Folds Five |  play_arrow | A song depicting Ben Folds Five’s obsession with Kate |
| 25east | Possession ObsessionDaryl Hall & John Oates |  play_arrow | Depicting anger and jealousy in romantic relationships |
| 26east | Some Guys Have All The LuckRod Stewart |  play_arrow | Rod sings a sarcastic man |
| 27east | Cheated On MeGavin DeGraw |  play_arrow | Gavin’s heartbreak song. |
| 28east | ChumpGreen Day |  play_arrow | A song depicting hatred and jealousy toward an unknown person |
| 29east | Sugar, We’re Goin DownFall Out Boy |  play_arrow | Romantic jealousy and insecurities |
| 30east | Jealous AgainThe Black Crowes |  play_arrow | Debut single by the Black Crowes |
| 31east | Jealous LoverRainbow |  play_arrow | Rainbow 1981 release rock song |
| 32east | Green Is the ColourThe Coral |  play_arrow | The Coral, a British indie rock band. |
| 33east | EifersuchtUriah Heep |  play_arrow | About Rammstein's song “Jealousy” |
| 34east | Jealous WordsRichard Thompson |  play_arrow | Richard Thompson's 2003 album |
| 35east | hate and jealousylucero |  play_arrow | Lucero’s Song of Jealousy and Hatred |
| 36east | Who’s DavidBusted |  play_arrow | A song about a relationship with an unfaithful woman and jealousy |
| 37east | Jealous TypeDoja Cat |  play_arrow | 80s-style disco expressing the jealousy of love |
| 38east | Jealous of Your CigaretteHawksley Workman |  play_arrow | Hawksley Workman’s 2001 song |
| 39east | When It Was MePaula DeAnda |  play_arrow | Paula DeAnda's debut single |
| 40east | JealousLabrinth |  play_arrow | To an ex-lover: “I hope you’ll be happy even without me…” |
| 41east | IrreplaceableBeyoncé |  play_arrow | Beyoncé’s cheating revenge song |
| 42east | I HopeGabby Barrett |  play_arrow | Gabby Barrett’s cheating song becomes a big hit |
| 43east | JealousyLiz Phair |  play_arrow | a Liz Phair-style rock pop song |
| 44east | My Best Friend’s GirlThe Cars |  play_arrow | The Cars’ hit song, jealousy toward a friend |
| 45east | Secret Love SongLittle Mix ft. Jason Derulo |  play_arrow | Singing about a forbidden love between two married people |
| 46east | Don’t Talk To StrangersRIck Springfield |  play_arrow | Rick Springfield's popular song depicting jealousy |
| 47east | The Jealous KindJoe Cocker |  play_arrow | Joe Cocker's song of jealousy |
| 48east | FoolishAshanti |  play_arrow | I can’t leave my unfaithful partner |
| 49east | Ring The AlarmBeyoncé |  play_arrow | Beyoncé’s song about jealousy and possessiveness |
| 50east | How Do You Sleep?Jesse McCartney, Ludacris |  play_arrow | Express lingering feelings and jealousy toward an ex-lover with a danceable beat |
| 51east | Go On GirlNe-Yo |  play_arrow | The ultimate love that puts the other person's happiness first |
| 52east | Dilemma ft. Kelly RowlandNelly |  play_arrow | A love song portraying the anguish of a forbidden romance |
| 53east | traitorOlivia Rodrigo |  play_arrow | Is an ex-lover’s new romance a betrayal? |
| 54east | Natalie Don’tRAYE |  play_arrow | A heartrending cry of a woman, sung by Rei, who fears her beloved will be taken from her |
| 55east | You Know I’m No GoodAmy Winehouse |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that depicts Amy’s self-destructive love |
| 56east | The Boy Is MineBrandy&Monica |  play_arrow | Brandy and Monica’s love duet |
| 57east | Cry Me A RiverJustin Timberlake |  play_arrow | Depicting Timberlake’s resolve for revenge |
| 58east | I Should Have CheatedKeyshia Cole |  play_arrow | A ballad portraying the despair and anger of a woman who is continually suspected of cheating |
| 59east | IrresponsibleKiana Ledé |  play_arrow | Expressing the pain of unrequited love with a soulful voice |
| 60east | Part-Time LoverStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | A song by Stevie Wonder themed around infidelity |
| 61east | CreepTLC |  play_arrow | TLC’s 1994 love song reached No. 1 on the US charts |
| 62east | GorgeousTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Faced with someone so “gorgeous,” I almost feel angry… |
| 63east | Let Me Love YouNe-Yo |  play_arrow | Manly spirit in Ne-Yo’s powerful love song |
| 64east | Blank SpaceTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | A sweet song sung from the perspective of a love-rich (romance-filled) woman |
| 65east | PerfumeBritney Spears |  play_arrow | A Spears masterpiece that portrays the pain of love |
| 66east | Want U BackCher Lloyd |  play_arrow | A relatable song about feelings for an ex-boyfriend |
| 67east | Giving MeJazzy |  play_arrow | The appeal of the hit song “Giving Me” by a female singer |
| 68east | UnfaithfulRihanna |  play_arrow | The madness and murderous intent lurking in a heartbreak song |
| 69east | Love The Say You LieEminem |  play_arrow | In high-speed rapping and flow, he/she/they allows no rivals… |
| 70east | Crazy In LoveBeyoncé |  play_arrow | Beyoncé’s smash hit love song |
| 71east | I Really Like YouCarly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | Carly’s poignant love song is captivating. |
| 72east | AttentionCharlie Puth |  play_arrow | A wistful love song by Charlie Puth |
| 73east | Leave My Heart Out of ThisFifth Harmony |  play_arrow | A bittersweet feeling of being unable to forget the one you love |
| 74east | Red LovePia Mia |  play_arrow | They say “Even pockmarks look like dimples,” but when you fall in love… |
| 75east | I Want Your Girlfriend To Be My Girlfriend TooReel Big Fish |  play_arrow | A song about jealousy toward a friend who has a girlfriend |
| 76east | DelicateTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | A pure song by Taylor about feelings of love. |
| 77east | RedTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Taylor Swift's red love song |
| 78east | MiseryMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | Continuing to love someone without retaliating even when you’re hurt |
| 79east | Always Some MFMatt Maltese |  play_arrow | Maltese love-themed jazz pop |
| 80east | No OneAlicia Keys |  play_arrow | A husky, low voice is so sexy, and on top of that… |
| 81east | GirlfriendAvril Lavigne |  play_arrow | A song that cheers on a boy troubled by love |
| 82east | Love On TopBeyoncé |  play_arrow | A supreme song that sings of the emotions of love |
| 83east | SorryBeyoncé |  play_arrow | Beyoncé’s cheating song Lemonade |
| 84east | I’m Into YouJennifer Lopez ft. Lil Wayne |  play_arrow | Sexy singing voice and captivating dance video |
| 85east | Just So You KnowJesse McCartney |  play_arrow | Depicting the pain of unrequited love and bittersweet feelings |
| 86east | I Hate Myself For Loving YouJoan Jett & The Blackhearts |  play_arrow | Rock that sings of a maiden’s heart, courage for unrequited love |
| 87east | BoyfriendJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | Songs whose lyrics about unrequited love from a male perspective are relatable |
| 88east | JEALOUSYKIRA |  play_arrow | A love song about cuddling up to the ideal boyfriend |
| 89east | Sexy LoveNe-Yo |  play_arrow | Ne-Yo’s classic that portrays the feelings of love |
| 90east | You Da OneRihanna |  play_arrow | A song of a girl burning with love |
| 91east | You’re The OneSWV |  play_arrow | A female R&B trio from New York. |
| 92east | Your LoveThe Outfield |  play_arrow | A high-pitched vocal song with an 80s sound |
| 93east | Starry EyesThe Weeknd |  play_arrow | A heartrending love song that heals a wounded heart |
| 94east | I Wish You Loved MeTynisha Keli |  play_arrow | A poignant love song about the dilemma of unrequited love |
| 95east | XOBeyoncé |  play_arrow | A singer who gained worldwide popularity with a powerful singing voice... |
| 96east | Can’t Get EnoughJennifer Lopez |  play_arrow | A Jennif... who expressed the feeling of being head over heels in love |
| 97east | Rock Your BodyJustin Timberlake |  play_arrow | Sophisticated lyrics over a danceable track… |
| 98east | I Don’t Love YouMy Chemical Romance |  play_arrow | An emotional singing voice resonates in the heart. |
| 99east | EnvyWuthering Heights |  play_arrow | Danish folk metal band |
| 100east | Alone, Jealous, and StonedSecret Machines |  play_arrow | the rock band of Secret Machines |