[2025] A roundup of classic and popular Western songs about jealousy

DelicateTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Delicate

It’s a love song about feelings for a boy you can’t stop thinking about.

The pure emotions sung by songstress Taylor Swift feel so relatable.

The lyric that compares him to a real estate property—“a mansion with a great view”—is especially clever, isn’t it? A superstar’s unique sensibility? Her troubled expressions in the music video are also a must-see!

PerfumeBritney Spears

Britney Spears – Perfume (Official Video)

A gem of a love song by Britney Spears that delicately portrays the sweetness and ache of young love.

The lyrics, written almost like diary entries, leave a strong impression as they capture the anxiety and jealousy born from deep feelings for someone.

Released in 2013 as the second single from the album “Britney Jean,” the track blends 80s-influenced synth-pop with elements of a power ballad.

Written for women dealing with heartbreak, it’s a song that offers comfort to anyone struggling with love.

It’s recommended not only for those experiencing unrequited love, but also for anyone feeling the frustrations of romance.

Sexy LoveNe-Yo

Ne-Yo – Sexy Love (Official Music Video)

A timeless R&B classic that sings of sweet, bittersweet love.

The lyrics, expressing deep affection and passion for a lover, resonate powerfully with listeners.

Ne-Yo’s smooth vocals beautifully capture the exhilaration of falling in love and the tenderness of thinking about someone special.

Released in January 2006, the track appears on Ne-Yo’s debut album “In My Own Words” and became a major hit, reaching No.

7 on the Billboard Hot 100.

An irresistible song that captures the hearts of those in love.

It’s perfect not only for anyone experiencing unrequited feelings, but also for moments when you want to reaffirm your love for someone important.

Your LoveThe Outfield

The Outfield – Your Love (Official HD Video)

It’s full-on 80s sound! The soaring high-tone vocals match perfectly with the exhilarating tune.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you’re craving a bit of warmth.

Unfortunately, this track didn’t catch on in the band’s home country of the UK, but it broke into the Top 10 on the U.

S.

Billboard Hot 100.

It’s also a popular walk-up song among MLB players in the United States.

RedTaylor Swift

Taylor Swift – Red

Taylor Swift, often caught by the paparazzi for her love life, has a classic love song that likely remains one of her most beautiful memories.

While the sun’s color varies by country—red, white, or gold—the color of love is universally “red,” no matter where you are.

JelousLabrinth

Labrinth – Jealous (Official Video)

He said Ed Sheeran is his favorite, and this is also the song that suddenly made him famous.

As the title suggests, it expresses the emotion of “jealousy” very well.

When you feel like you’ve been left behind, listening to this song—which speaks for your feelings so well—might help you feel relieved.

SorryBeyoncé

Beyoncé – Sorry (Video)

A track from Beyoncé’s sixth solo album, Lemonade, that reportedly shocked fans with its deeply personal content.

The anger-charged lyrics—“I’ll flip my middle finger and shove it in his face”—are rumored to be about Jay-Z’s infidelity.