It features a "soft verse, loud chorus" dynamic, blending distorted guitars and heavy bass reminiscent of 90s alternative rock bands . 2. Mariah Carey – "Obsessed" (2009)
The song explores retroactive jealousy —an intense, self-destructive preoccupation with a partner's ex-girlfriend.
This track served as the lead single for Carey’s twelfth studio album, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel .
The music video features Carey dressed as a stalker (a character resembling Eminem) following her own celebrity persona.
The book documents her journey through Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy to reclaim her life from intrusive thoughts. 4. Other Notable Mentions
This memoir provides a starkly different, clinical perspective on obsession.
It became a top-ten hit, praised for its catchy hooks and playful, self-assured lyrics . 3. " Obsessed " by Allison Britz (Book)