Songs About Sibling Rivalry

Updated April 1, 2024

Have you heard all of these Songs About Sibling Rivalry? We guarantee you'll find some new tunes. We listed 18 of the best ones.

Jealous by Eyedress

From the album, Jealous, released on December 6, 2019

The song "Jealous" by Eyedress is a slow, atmospheric track with sparse production. The lyrics are written in a third-person perspective and describe a person who is consumed by jealousy. The song reflects on the destructive nature of jealousy and how it can ruin relationships.

Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) - 2018 Remaster by Kate Bush

From the album, Hounds of Love (2018 Remaster), released on September 16, 1985

"Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)" is a song by English singer-songwriter Kate Bush. It was the first single from her 1985 album, Hounds of Love, released in the United Kingdom on 5 August 1985. It was her first 12-inch single. It was also the first single with a picture sleeve to be released by Bush. The song was written, produced, and performed by Bush, and features drums by Stuart Elliott. The song's title reflects its lyrical content, which revolves around a deal with God in which a woman offers to trade her life for her lover's, in order to make sure that he does not have to experience the pain and misery that she has. The song was a commercial success, peaking at number three on the UK Singles Chart, and becoming Bush's fifth Top 10 single. It also peaked at number 18 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song has been covered by a number of artists, including Natasha Bedingfield, Muse, and Placebo.

Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana

From the album, Nevermind (Remastered), released on September 26, 1991

The song is about teenage angst and rebellion, and how adults often don't understand what teenagers are going through. The song was written by Kurt Cobain and produced by Butch Vig. It was released as the first single from Nirvana's second album, Nevermind, in September 1991. The song became a surprise global hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and helping to popularize alternative rock.

Dead To Me by Kali Uchis

From the album, Isolation, released on April 6, 2018

The song is about a break-up and how the person who is now dead to the singer was once everything to them. It is a sad, slow song that reflects on what was lost. The production is minimal, with just a piano and some light percussion.

Decode by Paramore

From the album, Decode, released on November 4, 2008

The song is about a relationship that ended badly, and how the person regrets not being able to decode the warning signs. The production is fairly simple, with a basic drumbeat, guitar, and bass. The vocals are echoey and haunting, giving the song a feeling of regret and sadness.

The Other Side by Hugh Jackman

From the album, The Greatest Showman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), released on December 8, 2017

"The Other Side" is a song from the 2013 film, Les Misérables. It is sung by the character, Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman), as he contemplates suicide. The song is a duet with the character, Cosette (Isabelle Allen). The song was written by Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil. The music was composed by Schönberg, with orchestrations by John Cameron. The song was produced by Cameron Mackintosh and impresario, Simon Fuller. "The Other Side" was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 86th Academy Awards.