Jalousie
André Popp And His Orchestra Lyrics
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I sometimes wonder
If this spell that I'm under
Can only be a melody
For I know no one but me has won your heart, but
When the music starts, my peace departs
From the moment they play that lovely strain
This jealousy that tortures me is ecstasy, mystery, pain
We dance to a tango of love
Your heart beats with mine as we sway
Your eyes give the answer I'm dreaming of
That soft word your cruel lips will never say
I fear that the music will end
And shatter the spell it may lend
To make me believe when your eyes just deceive
But it's only the tango you love
I fear that the music will end
And shatter the spell it may lend
To make me believe when your eyes just deceive
And it's only the tango you love
It's only the tango that you love!
The song "Jalousie" by André Popp And His Orchestra is a story of a person who is constantly tortured by jealousy, day and night. The songwriter wonders whether this jealousy is merely a melody that they cannot resist. Although they know that they are the only one who has won the heart of their lover, the moment the tango music starts playing, their peace and contentment shatter. The music triggers the intense emotions of passion, mystery, ecstasy, and pain that they feel, which is a paradoxical experience. They believe that this jealousy that torments them is also an irresistible source of pleasure for them. The tango dance, in particular, represents the union of their hearts, as they sway to the rhythm of love. The lyrics beautifully capture the essence of how jealousy and passion can coexist in one's heart making it an emotional rollercoaster.
However, the songwriter also worries that their happiness is temporary and that they're deceived by their eyes. They fear that the music will end and shatter the illusion they've created, and they will awaken once again to the painful reality that their lover does not feel the same intensity of emotion towards them. Despite their fears, they cannot resist the dance, nor the melody that brings them this emotional turmoil. In the end, they realize that it's not their lover, but the tango dance that they are in love with, and that they have been mystified by the illusion of an impossible love.
Line by Line Meaning
Jealousy, night and day you torture me
The emotion of jealousy is constantly plaguing me both during night and day.
I sometimes wonder
At times, I question and ponder the source of my intense feelings of jealousy.
If this spell that I'm under
I think about whether this state of being controlled by my emotions and jealousy is a result of some mystical force.
Can only be a melody
It occurs to me that perhaps this state of being is a result of the music that I associate with the object of my jealousy, nothing more than a tune.
For I know no one but me has won your heart, but
I am aware that you don't have any romantic feelings towards anyone else except me, but
When the music starts, my peace departs
The moment we start dancing to the tune, my calmness and peace dissipate.
From the moment they play that lovely strain
I can trace back the start of my jealousy to the first time I heard that beautiful melody.
And we surrender to all its charm again
Whenever we hear this music, we both give in to its charm and elegance.
This jealousy that tortures me is ecstasy, mystery, pain
My jealousy is a mix of both pleasure and suffering, lacking clarity and filled with various emotions.
We dance to a tango of love
Our movements are driven by the passionate rhythm of the tango, which symbolizes our love for one another.
Your heart beats with mine as we sway
As we dance and move together, our hearts are in sync, beating at the same pace.
Your eyes give the answer I'm dreaming of
I find the answers to my deepest desires and dreams reflected in your eyes.
That soft word your cruel lips will never say
Despite the love we share, you refuse to express it with words, and I find it both gentle and cruel at the same time.
I fear that the music will end
I'm afraid that the song will come to an end soon.
And shatter the spell it may lend
The conclusion of the music will ruin the enchantment that it holds over us.
To make me believe when your eyes just deceive
The thought of losing the magic of the tango makes me think that your eyes deceived me into believing that your love would outlast the music.
But it's only the tango you love
In the end, I realize that it's not me you love, but instead, it's the tango and everything it represents.
It's only the tango that you love!
The one thing you are truly passionate about and love is the tango.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MALCOLM ROY TREECE, MARTIN RICHARD GILKS, MILES STEPHEN HUNT, ROBERT JONES
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