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

Jealousy (From the Vault)Tove Lo

Jealousy (From the Vault)

A rare track from Swedish singer-songwriter Tove Lo, released after ten years! It’s a once-shelved song that was put away at the time of her debut for being “too pop,” and over a sparkling electropop sound she sings about a blazing fire of jealousy.

In her characteristically frank words, she lays out the possessiveness of not wanting to let anyone else have the one she loves and her raw feelings toward a rival.

When such messy jealousy is sung over a tune this pop, its rawness almost startles you.

Savor the striking imbalance between the bitter lyrics and the catchy melody!

JealousFuture & Metro Boomin

Future, Metro Boomin – Jealous (Official Audio)

This track, crafted by hip-hop’s powerhouse American duo Future and Metro Boomin, feels like peering into the abyss of jealousy.

Metro Boomin’s heavy, dark beat is a swamp named Possession, and over it Future’s disarmingly direct line—“I get jealous of you”—cuts straight to the listener’s core.

Intense love can sometimes bind not only the other person but oneself as well.

Surrender to this sweet, dangerous sound, and you’ll likely find your heart shaken by the irresistible allure and peril of jealousy.

JealousyJordan Ward & Joony

Jordan Ward & Joony – Jealousy (Official Music Video)

This is a collaboration track between Jordan Ward, an American artist with the unique background of being a former dancer, and Jony, who’s gaining recognition for his diverse musicality—two leading figures in the new-generation R&B scene! Taken from the EP “JRNY,” which portrays the complexity of a relationship shifting from friendship to romance, the song’s theme is precisely “jealousy.” With nuances like “I want to have you all to myself, but I can’t give you all of me,” it cuts to the very core where selfishness and true feelings collide in love.

The calm, melancholic beat further highlights these unbalanced emotions, making it feel heart-wrenching to listen.

Many listeners will likely find themselves unconsciously projecting their own experiences onto this painfully real inner conflict.

Treat You BetterShawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes – Treat You Better

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.

JealousNick jonas

Nick Jonas – Jealous

A 2014 song released by American artist Nick Jonas.

It’s an R&B synth-pop song about jealousy and obsession over his girlfriend interacting with other men.

It reached No.

1 on the U.

S.

Hot Dance Club Songs chart.

She’s All I Wanna BeTate McRae

Tate McRae – she’s all i wanna be (Official Video)

This is a pop-punk track bursting with jealousy, sung by Tate McRae—a Canadian Gen Z singer-songwriter currently dominating the music scene.

It portrays the painful feelings of love when you keep hearing about the “perfect girl” your crush is obsessed with, and all you can see are your own flaws.

She belts out lyrics like “She’s prettier than you, funnier, and taller to top it off” over fast-paced, driving guitars, which only makes the raw emotion hit even harder.

Haven’t you ever felt down after comparing yourself to others on social media? Tate McRae’s honest cry will surely resonate with you.

Hey JealousyGin Blossoms

Gin Blossoms – Hey Jealousy (Official Music Video)

This song, which sings about regret, self-loathing, and jealousy, became Gin Blossoms’ biggest hit.

It was released as a single in 1993.

The lyrics, written by lead guitarist Doug Hopkins, were inspired by the depression he was facing and his attempts at self-medication.