[2025] 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.