Jealousy
BBC Concert Orchestra & Pet Shop Boys Lyrics
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The streets in search of anyone who'll take them home
I lie alone, the clock strikes three
And anyone who wanted to could contact me
At dead of night, 'till break of day
Endless thoughts and questions keep me awake
It's much too late
Who've you seen?
You didn't phone when you said you would!
Do you lie?
Do you try
To keep in touch? You know you could
I've tried to see your point of view
But could not hear or see
For jealousy
I never knew time pass so slow
I wish I'd never met you, or that I could bear to let you go
At dead of night, 'till break of day
Endless thoughts and questions keep me awake
It's much too late
Where've you been?
Who've you seen?
You didn't phone when you said you would!
Do you lie?
Do you try
To keep in touch? You know you could
I've tried to see your point of view
But could not hear or see
For jealousy
Where've you been?
Who've you seen?
You didn't phone when you said you would!
Do you lie?
Do you try
To keep in touch? You know you could
I've tried to see your point of view
But could not hear or see
For jealousy
Where've you been?
Who've you seen?
You didn't phone when you said you would!
Do you lie?
Do you try
To keep in touch? You know you could
I've tried to see your point of view
But could not hear or see
For jealousy
Where've you been?
Who've you seen?
You didn't phone when you said you would!
Do you lie?
Do you try
To keep in touch? You know you could
I've tried to see your point of view
But could not hear or see
For jealousy
I never knew 'til I met you
"Jealousy" by the BBC Concert Orchestra & Pet Shop Boys is a contemplative song about the insecurity and restlessness of a person in a romantic relationship. The lyrics describe the thoughts and emotions of a protagonist who is plagued by doubts and suspicions about their partner's fidelity. The opening lines "At dead of night, when strangers roam the streets in search of anyone who'll take them home" set a tone of loneliness and isolation, of feeling left behind while the rest of the world is moving on. The singer lies awake, haunted by the possibility that their partner may be betraying them. The repetition of questions like "Where've you been?" and "Who've you seen?" emphasizes the singer's obsessive need for reassurance and control.
The song's chorus "I've tried to see your point of view, but could not hear or see for jealousy" suggests that the singer's jealousy is preventing them from understanding their partner's perspective. The song reflects on the toxic effects of jealousy on relationships, how it can drive people apart and make them miserable. Despite the pain it causes, the singer can't help but be consumed by it.
Line by Line Meaning
At dead of night, when strangers roam
During the late hours of the night, when unknown individuals wander
The streets in search of anyone who'll take them home
Seeking shelter or company from someone who may accommodate them
I lie alone, the clock strikes three
I am laying by myself, and it is currently 3 o'clock in the morning
And anyone who wanted to could contact me
If anyone desired to, they could establish communication with me
At dead of night, 'till break of day
From late night to early morning
Endless thoughts and questions keep me awake
Continuous anxieties and inquiries prevent me from sleeping
It's much too late
The situation or circumstance is irreversible
Where've you been?
Where has your location been?
Who've you seen?
Who have you encountered or interacted with?
You didn't phone when you said you would!
You did not make contact with me at the expected time!
Do you lie?
Do you express falsehoods or deceit?
Do you try
Do you make the effort?
To keep in touch? You know you could
To remain connected or communicate? You are aware of your ability to do so
I've tried to see your point of view
I have attempted to comprehend your perspective
But could not hear or see
But could not understand or observe
For jealousy
Due to the emotion of jealousy
I never knew time pass so slow
I had no understanding that time could pass so gradually
I wish I'd never met you, or that I could bear to let you go
I desire that we had never crossed paths, or that I had the strength to move on
Where've you been?
Where has your location been?
Who've you seen?
Who have you encountered or interacted with?
You didn't phone when you said you would!
You did not make contact with me at the expected time!
Do you lie?
Do you express falsehoods or deceit?
Do you try
Do you make the effort?
To keep in touch? You know you could
To remain connected or communicate? You are aware of your ability to do so
I've tried to see your point of view
I have attempted to comprehend your perspective
But could not hear or see
But could not understand or observe
For jealousy
Due to the emotion of jealousy
Where've you been?
Where has your location been?
Who've you seen?
Who have you encountered or interacted with?
You didn't phone when you said you would!
You did not make contact with me at the expected time!
Do you lie?
Do you express falsehoods or deceit?
Do you try
Do you make the effort?
To keep in touch? You know you could
To remain connected or communicate? You are aware of your ability to do so
I've tried to see your point of view
I have attempted to comprehend your perspective
But could not hear or see
But could not understand or observe
For jealousy
Due to the emotion of jealousy
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christopher Lowe, Neil Tennant
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