Er zijn verschillende nummers die zich hebben verdiept in narcisme en narcist zijn. Maar met zo veel om uit te kiezen, weet je welke als de beste worden beschouwd?
We gaan 21 liedjes plaatsen over narcisten. Deze liedjes zijn iconisch geworden. Kijk hieronder om erachter te komen wat de cut heeft gemaakt!
1. You’re So Vain – Carly Simon
Carly Simon – You’re So Vain
First on our list is the song everyone thinks about when you talk about a narcissist. It is the hit song by Carly Simon, You’re So Vain from 1972. While rumored to be about James Taylor, this song goes into the behaviors of a narcissist in a relationship. The arrogance and vain nature are still as relevant today. He would rather be with his friends and dump his woman, showing timeless relevance when the song was written.
The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts.
2. Toxic – Britney Spears
Britney Spears – Toxic (Official HD Video)
In 2003 Britney Spears released Toxic. This song perfectly represents what a narcissist is. It also illustrates the type of relationship you’ll have with one. In the song, Britney knows the person is bad for her. She just can’t get enough of him. She recognizes how toxic he is to be around. At a point, it becomes addicting. She talks about how this man has her addicted to him. It’s too hard to quit him.
The song was instantly popular. It made it to number one in the Mainstream Top 40 and Hot Digital Tracks chart. It also landed on the Rhythmic chart at number 16.
Recommended: Songs about toxic love and relationships
3. Blank Space – Taylor Swift
Up next is Taylor Swift with her hit Blank Space from her 2014 album 1989. This song talks about how many young people are narcissists and what that means. She mentions how being young means you don’t care about anyone but yourself and getting what you want.
This song is full of emotion. It captures the essence of young adulthood. It also highlights the lack of empathy that comes with that age.
4. Fame – David Bowie
Fame (2016 Remaster)
In 1975 David Bowie released Fame. The song explores how being famous leads to narcissistic behavior. It shows how suddenly having all that attention can go to your head very quickly. The guy in the song loves how he gets all of this attention. He feels like he can take over the world. However, he’s way too cool for everyone else to hang out with.
It makes a case for fame being the reason people become shallow and hollow.
5. Can’t Tell Me Nothing – Kanye West
Kanye West – Can’t Tell Me Nothing
In 2007 Kanye West released Can’t Tell Me Nothing. The song delves into how great he is. It highlights his awesomeness because of his money and the hottest bling around. This isn’t going to be the first time Kanye appears on our list. He exemplifies a narcissist perfectly. He often sings about it in his songs.
The ending of this song details how he is so rich, and the arrogance in the song is profound.
6. Girl – The Beatles
Girl (Remastered 2009)
Next on our list is the Beatles with their hit song Girl from 1965. The song describes a girl who thinks she’s the best thing on Earth. She believes she’s better than everyone else. She even thinks she is better than her partner. She talks down to him because she thinks she is so much better than he is.
Most songs on our list are about the narcissist being a guy. However, The Beatles made it clear in their song that girls can be just as narcissistic and horrible as guys.
7. No More Drama – Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige – No More Drama (Official Music Video)
Hip Hop artist Mary J. Blige had success with her song No More Drama from 2001. In it, she details being done with all of the drama. If you’ve dealt with a narcissist, you know how much drama they create. It’s just a headache to be around them. This is the anthem for those tired of dealing with a narcissist. At some point, you’re just over it.
The song reached number one on the Dance Single Sales chart. It also reached number one on the Dance Club Songs chart. It reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
8. I’m Too Sexy – Right Said Fred
Right Said Fred – I’m Too Sexy (Original Mix – 2006 Version)
Next on our list is a famous song from 1992: I’m Too Sexy by Right Said Fred. This pop song is an iconic example of narcissism. In the song, the guy talks about how he’s way too hot for his clothes, the city, and his car.
This is a classic song about how a narcissist views themselves. They see themselves as the best-looking person in the world. They consider themselves too good for everyone and everything. Despite this, the song has remained a staple.
It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart. It also landed at four on the Hot Dance Club Play chart. It reached 28 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
9. Liar – Henry Rollins Band
Henry Rollins – Liar – Higher Quality
We have to mention a comical song on our list. It is Henry Rollins Band with their iconic 1994 hit song Liar. You may remember this song because it was famously made fun of on Beavis & Butt-Head. The beginning is more jazz-sounding, and then you hear the guitar and cymbals. It just goes in a weird direction from there, with Rollins singing in a monotone voice that sounds evil.
He talks in the song about being a liar. He goes into all of the traits a narcissist has. It’s just great and will have you laughing. Liar reached 40 on the Mainstream Rock chart and 26 on the Alternative Airplay chart. It is the most famous Henry Rollins song.
Recommended: The best songs about lying and being a liar
10. Under My Thumb – The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones – Under My Thumb (Live) – OFFICIAL
Up next is the Rolling Stones with their hit song Under My Thumb from 1966. The song delves into narcissism. It explores how the guy in the song controls his girl. He tells her she can’t wear clothes that he doesn’t want her to wear. It goes into how she can’t talk without his approval. This is the best example of what life with a narcissist is like. They are so controlling and demanding.
This was one of the most popular songs from The Rolling Stones.
11. I Don’t Care Anymore – Phil Collins
Phil Collins – I Don’t Care Anymore (Official Music Video)
Phil Collins doesn’t need an introduction. His song I Don’t Care Anymore is about being around a narcissist. You get to the point that you just don’t care anymore. He’s done with the lies, manipulation, hurt, and betrayal of dealing with a narcissist.
In the song, he talks about not wanting to be hurt anymore. The fuzz effect makes it appear that it’s getting better after getting away from the person.
12. Rap God – Eminem
Eminem – Rap God (Explicit)
Speaking of narcissism, we have to mention Eminem and his hit song Rap God . He released it in 2013 from his album The Marshall Mathers LP 2. In this infamous hip hop song, Eminem compares himself to God. You can’t be any more of a narcissist than that!
He raps he’s the best out there. He’s really good. However, saying he’s God or as good as God is a bit much. The song reached number two on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart and seven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Recommended: The top Eminem songs
13. For Her – Fiona Apple
Fiona Apple – For Her (Official Audio)
Next is Fiona Apple. She released For Her in 2020 off of her hit album Fetch The Bolt Cutters. It’s all about a guy that’s a narcissist and how he treats his woman horribly, such as making her clean up after him. The song is dark and somber, talking about sexual assault, betrayal, and even substance abuse issues.
14. Narcissist – Baby Queen
Baby Queen – Narcissist (Official Video)
In 2021, South African singer Baby Queen wrote a pop song titled Narcissist for the album The Yearbook. The song is about her obsession with herself. She admits she is a narcissist in the song. Then she challenges you by asking what you’re going to do about it. The song was written about her own experiences and tendencies.
15. I Love Kanye – Kanye West
I Love Kanye
We can’t talk about narcissists without talking about one of the more relevant examples today: Kanye West. In 2016 he released the song I Love Kanye. It delves into the fact that he loves himself. The song also expresses how much he misses the old him.
Everyone at the time he wrote this song was discussing how self-centered he was. He boldly admitted it on this track. It reached 48 on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart. It also reached 14 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.
16. Don’t Come Around Here No More – Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers – Don’t Come Around Here No More (Official Music Video)
Calling all Tom Petty fans. Tom Petty released Don’t Come Around Here No More in 1985. It was featured on his Southern Accents album. It’s a song revolving around the fact that the ones that hurt the most are the people surrounding the narcissist. The best way to avoid being hurt is to get away from them. This way, you avoid hearing all of the lies and the suffering. That’s the premise of this song.
It became a hit for Petty. It reached number two on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart. It also made it to number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100.
17. I Want You To Want Me – Cheap Trick
Cheap Trick – I Want You to Want Me (from Budokan!)
The song I Want You To Want Me, released in 1977 off of the album In Color, by Cheap Trick, is all about being a narcissist. It describes how, no matter what, narcissists think they need to get their way regardless. When someone turns down a narcissist, they can’t handle it, which is what this song is about.
18. You Don’t Own Me – Lesley Gore
You Don’t Own Me
Next on our list is Lesley Gore with her 1963 hit You Don’t Own Me. It is the perfect song to play if you’re in a relationship with a narcissist. Play it when you are finally leaving a toxic situation. Anyone that’s been around a narcissist knows that they dominate others. They think they control everything. This song emphasizes that’s not true. It shows that they aren’t as powerful as they think.
The song reached 57 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also reached 22 on the Mainstream Top 40 chart. These achievements made it one of her most well-known songs.
19. Linger – The Cranberries
The Cranberries – Linger
Popular Irish band, The Cranberries, released Linger in 1993. It is from their album Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We? The song is about being in a relationship with someone who doesn’t care, and it details narcissistic behavior. While we should care for the person we love, this song brings about the pain of dealing with a narcissist.
It reached number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and seven on the Mainstream Top 40 charts. On the Alternative Airplay chart, it peaked at number four. It is one of the most iconic and famous songs from The Cranberries.
20. Holier Than Thou – Metallica
Holier Than Thou (Remastered)
Up next is a band we know you’ve heard of before, and they are metal and rock superstars. Metallica released Holier Than Thou in 1991. This song is all about being better than everyone else. It is also about being perfect.
A narcissist thinks they are better than everyone else. This belief works perfectly for them. It’s about having a big head and ego. You could say that the band itself has a huge ego and is the best example of narcissism.
21. Applause – Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga – Applause (Official Music Video)
Finally, we have to mention Applause by Lady Gaga, which was released in 2013 off of her album Artpop. The classic song is about how a narcissist craves nothing but attention. Lady Gaga asks for attention in the song without shame. She is asking fans to give her applause and attention. She also wants them to let her know they are all in love with her music.
The song hit number one on the Dance Club Songs and Hot Dance/Electronic Songs charts. It also made it to number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and Mainstream Top 40 chart.
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