20 Songs About Being Jealous

Do you ever get jealous? Most of us have felt that way at some point in our lives. Jealousy is a natural emotion, but it can often lead to negative outcomes. In this blog post, we will discuss songs that deal with the topic of jealousy.

These songs offer an interesting and unique perspective on this complex emotion. We hope you enjoy it!

1. “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers 

First on the list is a song that many of you may be familiar with. “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers is a popular song that tells the story of a man who is struggling to deal with his girlfriend’s infidelity.

It is based on the lead singer’s first relationship when he found out that his ex was cheating on him. It’s a hit song released in 2003 that has been covered by many artists like Boyce Avenue and Vitamin String Quartet.

2. “Jealous Guy” by John Lennon 

“Jealous Guy” is a song written by John Lennon that was released posthumously in 1985. The song is about the insecurity and jealousy that Lennon felt in his relationships. It became a huge hit and now has over 40 million views on Youtube.

3. “Jessie’s Girl” by Rick Springfield 

Rick Springfield’s 1981 song “Jessie’s Girl” is about a man who is in love with his best friend’s girlfriend. The song was a huge success, reaching number 5 on the Billboard charts.

It also won him a Grammy award. If you want to listen to this classic hit, you can stream it on all major music platforms.

4. “Jealous Bone” by Patty Loveless 

The next song on the list is “Jealous Bone” by Patty Loveless. This country song was released in 1991 and tells the story of a woman who sings about how she can’t help but be jealous, even though she knows that her lover loves her. This song is a part of her “Up Against My Heart” album.

5. “David Watts” by The Jam

“David Watts” is a song by The Jam that was released in 1967. It is about a man who is jealous of a boy from his school named David because he seems to have everything that he wants. This includes being famous, successful, and the love of a beautiful woman.

6. “Jealous” by Nick Jonas 

A lot of you may know this next song because it was written by Nick Jonas and released in 2014. It is about a man who is jealous of his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend. The song peaked at number 7 on the Billboard charts and has over 180 million views on Youtube.

7. “You Belong With Me” by Taylor Swift 

Swifties, this one is for you! “You Belong With Me” is a song written by Taylor Swift and released in 2008. The song is about a high school girl who is jealous of the popular girl at school who is dating her crush. It was a huge success, reaching number two on the Billboard charts, and now has over 1.3 billion views on Youtube!

8. “When It Was Me” by Paula DeAnda 

“When It Was Me” is a song by Paula De Anda that was released in 2006. The song is about a woman who is jealous of her ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend.

She sings about how she wishes she could go back to the time when he was only hers. This song has over 21 million views on Youtube.

9. “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” by Fall Out Boy 

Fall Out Boy’s “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” is a song about a boy who is in love with a girl who is out of his league. He sings about how he is jealous of all the other boys who get to date her. This song was released in 2005 under the album “From Under the Cork Tree”.

10. “Jealousy” by Iggy Pop 

Next, we have “Jealousy” by Iggy Pop. This song is about a man who is consumed by jealousy and paranoia. He sings about how he is afraid that his girlfriend will leave him for someone else. This song was released in 1993 under the album “American Caesar”.

11. “Who’s That Girl?” by Madonna 

Madonna’s “Who’s That Girl?” is a song about a woman who is jealous of her boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend. She sings about how she is better than the other girl and that she doesn’t need him anymore. This Spanish-American song was released in 1987 for the movie of the same title.

12. “Treat You Better” by Shawn Mendes 

“Treat You Better” is one of Shawn Mendes’ most streamed songs. It was released in 2016 for the album “Illuminate”. It became a global hit with over 2 billion Youtube streams. It talks about a man who is jealous of his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend and how he promises to treat her better if she ever comes back to him.

13. “Satellite Of Love” by Lou Reed 

Lou Reed’s “Satellite Of Love” is a song about a man who is watching a satellite go off on TV and how describes it as the worst type of jealousy. This song was released in 1972 for the album “Transformer”.

14. “Anyone Else” by Blake Shelton 

Blake Shelton’s “Anyone Else” is a song about how he is better than the other guy and how he will never let her go. This song was released in 2014 for the album “Bringing Back the Sunshine”. You can stream the song on major platforms like Spotify, Youtube, and Apple Music.

15. “In the Arms of an Angel” by Sarah McLachlan 

“In the Arms of an Angel” is a song by Sarah McLachlan that was released in 1997 under the album “Surfacing”. It is about how someone can be consumed by jealousy and how it can ruin your life. It has over 129 million views on Youtube.

16. “Jealous” by Beyoncé 

Another hit song on the list is “Jealous” by Beyoncé. It was released in 2013 under the album “BEYONCÉ”.

The song is about how she is better than the other woman and how she doesn’t need him anymore. She performed this at the MTV Music Awards the following year after its release.

17. “Bad at Love” by Halsey 

The next song is “Bad at Love” by Halsey which was released in 2017 under the album “Hopeless Fountain Kingdom”. This song is about how she is bad at love and how she always chooses the wrong person. It became a huge hit garnering almost 400 million streams on Youtube alone.

18. “Who Is He? And What Is He To You?” by Bill Withers 

Bill Withers’ “Who Is He? And What Is He To You?” is a song about how he is jealous of the other man her girlfriend is cheating him with. This song was released in 1972 for the album “Still Bill”. You can still stream the song on all major music platforms.

19. “Send Them Off!” by Bastille 

The next song on the list is “Send Them Off!” by Bastille which was released in 2016 under the album “Wild World”.

This song is about how he is better than the other guy and how he will never let her give up fighting for the person he loves. It now has over 9 million Youtube streams.

20. “No One Else” by Weezer 

The last song on the list is “No One Else” by Weezer which was released in 1994 under their debut album. This song is about how he always wanted to hear nice things from the woman he loves but he hears him say it to another guy instead. It can be streamed on Spotify, Youtube, Apple Music, and other music platforms.

Final Thoughts

These are just some of the songs about jealousy that you can listen to when you’re feeling down. If you can relate to these songs, then don’t hesitate to give them a listen. Thanks for reading!