20 Songs About Trust Issues

Songs are often written about personal experiences that the artist has gone through. Many times, these songs are about trust issues. Trust is a complicated topic, and it can be difficult to know when to trust someone. These songs explore the different aspects of trust and what it means to be in a trusting relationship.

In this article, we will explore 20 songs about trust issues. These songs come from a variety of genres and artist perspectives. If you’re looking for music that will help you understand trust issues, or if you’re just trying to find some new music to listen to, then this list is for you.

1. “Toxic” by Kehlani

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Starting off the list is Kehlani’s “Toxic.” This song is about a toxic relationship that Kehlani was in. She talks about how she was blind to the toxicity of the relationship and how it eventually led to her being hurt. It’s one of her most recent songs having been released in 2020 as part of the  It Was Good Until It Wasn’t album.

2. “Trust Nobody” by The D4

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The D4 is a New Zealand rock band that formed in the late 1990s. “Trust Nobody” is from their 2005 album, Out of My Head.

The song is about how we can’t trust anyone, not even ourselves. The lyrics talk about how we’re all just looking out for ourselves and how we can’t trust anyone to have our best interests at heart.

3. “Take a Bow” by Rihanna

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This next song is an absolute hit. “Take a Bow” was released in 2008 as part of Rihanna’s Good Girl Gone Bad album. The song is about how we shouldn’t trust anyone, especially men.

Rihanna talks about how she’s been hurt by a man in the past and how she’s done with trusting him. This is still one of her most popular songs and it’s easy to see why.

4. “The Myth of Trust” by Billy Bragg

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“The Myth of Trust” is a song by Billy Bragg. It was released in 1984 as part of the Brewing Up with Billy Bragg album.

The song is about how trust is something that we all seek but it’s also something that can be easily broken. Bragg talks about how we put our trust in things that we shouldn’t and how we’re often let down as a result.

5. “Apologize” by OneRepublic

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Tell me this song doesn’t bring back memories. “Apologize” was released in 2007 by OneRepublic.

It’s a song about how we often make mistakes and how it’s too late to apologize once we realize that we’ve hurt someone. It’s one of their most popular tracks which garnered over 490 million views on Youtube.

6. “Say My Name” by Destiny’s Child

Destiny's Child - Say My Name (Official Video)Destiny’s Child – Say My Name (Official Video)

If you were a fan of Destiny’s Child, then you’re definitely familiar with this song. “Say My Name” was released in 1999 and it’s about how we often put our trust in people who don’t deserve it. This is one of their most iconic songs which is still popular to this day.

7. “Cry Me a River” by Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake - Cry Me A River (Official Video)Justin Timberlake – Cry Me A River (Official Video)

“Cry Me a River” is a song by Justin Timberlake. It was released in 2002 as part of the Justified album. The song is about how we often cry over someone who has hurt us.

Timberlake talks about how he was hurt by an ex-girlfriend and how she’s moved on while he’s still struggling. This track can be streamed on all music platforms out there.

8. “Jar of Hearts” by Christina Perri

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Next on the list is a song by Christina Perri called “Jar of Hearts.” This is another song about a relationship that has ended because of trust issues.

The lyrics talk about how the person who was hurt is trying to move on, but they can’t seem to forget the pain that was caused. You can find it on her Lovestrong album released in 2011.

9. “Your Betrayal” by Bullet For My Valentine

Bullet For My Valentine - Your Betrayal (Official Video)Bullet For My Valentine – Your Betrayal (Official Video)

From their Fever album, released in 2010, we have “Your Betrayal” by Bullet For My Valentine. This song is about being betrayed by someone close to you.

The lyrics talk about how the person who was hurt feels and how they want the person who betrayed them to feel the pain that they are feeling. It’s one of their most popular tracks with over 82 million views on Youtube.

10. “The Worst” by Jhene Aiko

Jhené Aiko - The Worst (Official Music Video)Jhené Aiko – The Worst (Official Music Video)

Jhene Aiko is a popular R&B singer and “The Worst” is one of her most popular songs. It’s a very emotional track and you can feel the pain she is singing about. The lyrics talk about how she was betrayed by someone she loved and how it has affected her.

If you’re looking for a song that will make you feel all the feels, this is the one. It was released in 2014 as part of her debut EP Sail Out.

11. “New Look” by Rita Ora

Rita Ora - New Look [Official Video]Rita Ora – New Look [Official Video]

“New Look” by Rita Ora is a song about moving on from a relationship that has ended because of trust issues.

In the song, Ora sings about how she is done with trying to fix things that are broken and how she is ready to move on. It’s an empowering song if you’re feeling like you’re ready to move on from a past relationship.

12. “Medicine” by Queen Naija

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Up next is “Medicine” by Queen Naija, a song about how trust issues can poison a relationship. In the song, Naija sings about how she was in a toxic relationship and how it made her feel.

She compares the relationship to medicine, and how it can help you or hurt you. If you’re in a situation where you’re not sure if you should stay or go, this song is for you.

13. “Not My Ex” by Jessie J

Jessie J - Not My Ex (Official Video)Jessie J – Not My Ex (Official Video)

“Not My Ex” by Jessie J is a song about moving on from a past relationship. The lyrics talk about how bad her ex used to treat her and how hard it was to get over him. But she’s finally moved on and is doing better without him. You can find this on the R.O.S.E. album released in 2018.

14. “I Hate U” by Prince

Prince - Eye Hate U (Official Music Video)Prince – Eye Hate U (Official Music Video)

This next song is a Grammy award nominee for best male R&B vocal performance. “I Hate U” by Prince is set on a court case with the context being a bitter breakup.

He’s telling his ex that he hates her for what she’s done, but he still loves her. The song is from the album The Gold Experience which was released in 1995.

15. “Trust Issues” by Drake

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Drake is a popular Canadian rapper and singer. “Trust Issues” is another song about a relationship that ended because of trust issues.

He’s finally moved on and now, all he ever cares about are the material things that actually make him happy. The song is from the album Care Package which was released in 2019.

16. “How Do You Sleep” by LCD Soundsystem

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This next song is a bit different from the previous ones because it talks about the betrayal of a friend. “How Do You Sleep” is from the album American Dream and it was released in 2017.

The song is about someone who was once close to the singer but betrayed him. It’s a pretty angry song and it definitely shows how trust issues can affect even the strongest of relationships.

17. “Trust No Man” by Jimmy Cliff

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You can already tell from the title that this song is about trust issues. “Trust No Man” is a reggae song from the album The Real Jamaica Ska and it was released in 1993.

The lyrics are all about how you can’t trust anyone, not even your closest friends or family. Everyone is out to get you and you can’t trust anyone.

18. “Goodbye” by Secondhand Serenade

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Secondhand Serenade is known for their sad, slow songs and “Goodbye” is no exception. This song is about a relationship that ended because of trust issues.

The person in the song is saying goodbye to the one they loved, even though it hurts them so much. They know that it’s for the best because they can’t trust the other person.

19. “I Don’t Trust Myself (With Loving You)” by John Mayer

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John Mayer is a popular American singer and songwriter. “I Don’t Trust Myself (With Loving You)” is a song from his album Continuum and it was released in 2006.

This song is about how the person in the song doesn’t trust themselves to be in a relationship because they know they’ll just end up getting hurt. You can stream this track on all music platforms out there.

20. “Reinventing Your Exit” by Underoath

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Wrapping up this list is “Reinventing Your Exit” by Underoath. This song is from the album They’re Only Chasing Safety and it was released in 2004.

The song is about how someone is trying to get over a past relationship. They’re reinventing their exit and moving on with their life. Trust issues can make it difficult to move on from a relationship, but it’s important to try.

Final Thoughts

There you have it, a list of songs about trust issues. Trust is an important part of any relationship, whether it’s with a significant other, family member, or friend.

If you’re struggling with trust issues in your own life, these songs might be able to help you. Who knows, maybe you’ll even find a new favorite song!