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

JoleneDolly Parton

Jolene -Dolly Parton Lyrics

This is one of Dolly Parton’s signature songs, also famous for being covered by numerous artists.

She pleads with the beautiful, dazzling woman Jolene, saying, “Please don’t take him just because you can.” Many of us have probably felt at least a twinge of anxiety when a captivating rival is near our loved one.

Just So You KnowJesse McCartney

Just So You Know

This song is about uncontrollable, uncontainable feelings when you fall for someone you shouldn’t.

In the music video, Jesse falls in love with his friend’s girlfriend—he struggles and suffers, yet finds himself increasingly drawn to her, which is heartbreakingly poignant.

Crazy In LoveBeyoncé

Beyoncé – Crazy In Love (Live)

It’s “Crazy in Love,” the global smash hit by American songstress Beyoncé.

In Japan, the song also gained popularity after Naomi Watanabe did a parody.

It’s a happy love song that conveys the giddy excitement of a woman who’s madly in love.

I Wish I Could Break Your HeartCassadee Pope

Cassadee Pope – I Wish I Could Break Your Heart

If you’re in the mood for a powerful female-vocal love song, I recommend “I Wish I Could Break Your Heart” by Cassadee Pope.

The lyrics portray a woman who, because she’s so in love, feels an urge to tease or hurt her partner a little.

The words are wonderful, of course, but above all, Cassadee Pope’s vocals are outstanding—they resonate deeply just by listening.

Leave My Heart Out of ThisFifth Harmony

Fifth Harmony & Alex. G – Leave My Heart Out of This Acoustic

Is it really the case that once you’ve fallen for someone, it’s hard to start disliking them? Even if you understand it in your head, your feelings won’t listen—that kind of serious love doesn’t resonate with people who haven’t experienced it.

But being able to love someone that earnestly must be something truly wonderful!

Let Me Love YouNe-Yo

Ne-Yo – Let Me Love You (Until You Learn To Love Yourself)

A classic love song by Ne-Yo, who combines powerful vocals with strong dance skills.

The lyrics brim with masculine resolve as he sings, “Let me love you,” unfazed even if the woman carries worries or anxieties.

In an age where more and more men are reserved, maybe this kind of assertiveness is just right.

Red LovePia Mia

Pia Mia – Red Love (Official Video)

People say “love is blind,” and when you’re in love you’re so enthralled that you hardly notice the other person’s flaws.

These lyrics vividly portray the anguish of a woman who, after such a passionate romance, has finally fallen out of love.

The techno-pop melody suits it perfectly, too.