Baby I'm Jealous
Bebe Rexha Doja Cat Lyrics


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Baby, I'm jealous
Jealous, jealous, jealous, jealous, jealous, jealous

Went from beautiful to ugly
'Cause insecurity told me you don't love me
All it takes is a girl above me
On your timeline to make me nothing
This is me
A woman in dichotomy
I love me
Until I don't

Baby, I'm jealous
Of the pictures that you like
Baby, I'm jealous
Of the girls with lighter eyes
Baby, I'm jealous (ooh)
And I know that it ain't right
But I'm jealous, jealous
The jealous kind

I'm jelly, jelly, jelly, jelly, jelly on a plate
Sunnyside up, I got egg on my face
Waste trainer for a tinier waist
But I can't help it if I like the way food taste

This is me
A woman in dichotomy
I love me
Until I don't
My apologies
For looking on your history
I'm trying to let it go

Baby, I'm jealous
Of the pictures that you like
Baby, I'm jealous
Of the girls with lighter eyes
Baby, I'm jealous (ooh)
And I know that it ain't right
But I'm jealous, jealous
The jealous kind

That chick can't be that chick
Baby, I'm a bad bitch
If he fiendin' he'll prolly get a catfish
Keep him dreamin' to pull up on a nap, shit
I don't even be askin' him, "Who dat chick?"
Uh-huh, who dat chick? Nah
That's pitiful, that's so average, why?
Some women want men and some girls want wives
Tell lies until they buggin' and their pants on fire, uh
I stole your man
He got freedom to chase what he likes
I know you mad
But he ain't even worth none of your time
It's such a drag
I'm not being spiteful, but he's trash
Won't be the last
To let you know but he gon' show you

Baby, I'm jealous
Of the pictures that you like
Baby, I'm jealous (ooh)
Of the girls with lighter eyes
Baby, I'm jealous (ooh, I'm jealous)
And I know that it ain't right (you lied to me)
But I'm jealous, jealous (uh-huh)
The jealous kind (yeah, yeah, yeah)

I'm jealous of her
Need you number (b-baby I'm)
She doesn't love ya
Boy, let me show ya (baby I'm jealous)
I'm jealous of her
Need your number (b-baby I'm)




She doesn't love ya
Boy, let me show ya (b-baby I'm jealous)

Overall Meaning

The song "Baby I'm Jealous" by Bebe Rexha is an anthem for all those who have ever felt insecure in a relationship. In the first verse, Bebe talks about how she went from feeling beautiful to suddenly becoming "ugly" because of her insecurities that made her believe that her partner did not love her. She also mentions how a single girl's appearance on his timeline is enough to make her feel insignificant. This first verse sums up the core of the song - that Jealousy can make you feel so small, no matter how strong and confident you are.


In the chorus, she sings that she is jealous of her partner's interactions with other girls, specifically the pictures that he likes, and the girls with lighter eyes. She acknowledges that jealousy is not right, but she cannot help it. She describes herself as the "jealous kind." In the second verse, Bebe uses the analogy of "jelly on a plate" to describe that jealousy attaches itself to you and does not let go, no matter how hard you try to get rid of it.


In the bridge, Bebe lays out the truth about her partner, telling the other woman that she had "stolen her man" simply because he was not worth her time. She asserts her place as a "bad bitch" and promises to show her partner what he is missing out on. The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus and the bridge.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, I'm jealous
The singer is experiencing feelings of jealousy and is addressing the person causing those feelings.


Jealous, jealous, jealous, jealous, jealous, jealous
Repeating 'jealous' emphasizes the strength and intensity of the singer's jealousy.


Went from beautiful to ugly
The singer's self-esteem has taken a hit due to insecurity and jealousy.


'Cause insecurity told me you don't love me
The artist's insecurities and self-doubt have convinced them that the other person doesn't love them.


All it takes is a girl above me
Seeing another girl on the person's social media feed or in real life can cause the artist to feel inferior and jealous.


On your timeline to make me nothing
Comparing oneself to others on the person's social media timeline can make the singer feel worthless and insignificant.


This is me
The singer identifies herself as someone who experiences conflicting emotions and thoughts.


A woman in dichotomy
The artist feels like two different people at times, with opposite beliefs or desires.


I love me
The artist acknowledges that she loves herself at times when she is not experiencing jealousy or self-doubt.


Until I don't
However, the artist's self-love can change quickly when triggered by jealousy or insecurity.


Baby, I'm jealous
The singer repeats the chorus to emphasize her jealousy and the effect it has on her.


Of the pictures that you like
Specifically, the artist is jealous of the other girls that the person likes or is attracted to.


Of the girls with lighter eyes
The singer is jealous of the other girls' appearance and the fact that they have something the singer doesn't.


And I know that it ain't right
The singer understands that her jealousy is not justified and can be harmful to herself and others.


But I'm jealous, jealous
However, despite knowing it's not right, the singer's jealousy is still very strong and present.


The jealous kind
The artist identifies herself as someone who experiences jealousy often and intensely.


I'm jelly, jelly, jelly, jelly, jelly on a plate
The artist uses a metaphor to express how her jealousy makes her feel like a quivering, wobbly plate of jelly.


Sunnyside up, I got egg on my face
The singer feels embarrassed or exposed for being jealous.


Waste trainer for a tinier waist
The singer references a common tool for achieving a slim waist, which shows her concern for her physical appearance.


But I can't help it if I like the way food taste
Despite wanting a tinier waist, the artist still enjoys food and struggles to resist eating.


My apologies
The artist acknowledges that her behavior has caused harm or discomfort to the other person.


For looking on your history
The artist apologizes for checking the other person's social media activity, which shows her distrust and possessiveness.


I'm trying to let it go
The singer is making an effort to overcome her jealousy and not let it affect her behavior or relationships.


That chick can't be that chick
The artist is confident that the other girls the person likes or is interested in are not good enough for him or are fake.


Baby, I'm a bad bitch
The singer asserts her confidence, strength, and worthiness as a partner compared to other girls.


If he fiendin' he'll prolly get a catfish
The singer suggests that if the person is looking for something specific or shallow, he might get tricked or fooled by another girl pretending to be what he wants.


Keep him dreamin' to pull up on a nap, shit
The singer hints that she can fulfill the person's desires and fantasies more effectively than the other girls.


I don't even be askin' him, "Who dat chick?"
The artist claims that she doesn't interrogate the person about other girls he talks to or likes because she trusts him and doesn't want to appear jealous.


Uh-huh, who dat chick? Nah
The artist repeats her previous statement with emphasis, indicating that she is not concerned with other girls catching the person's attention.


That's pitiful, that's so average, why?
The singer criticizes other girls who try to impress the person with lies or manipulation, considering them lame and unoriginal.


Some women want men and some girls want wives
The singer recognizes that some girls are not interested in having a relationship with the person, but rather want to be his friend or support system.


Tell lies until they buggin' and their pants on fire, uh
The artist implies that other girls who lie or deceive the person will end up regretting their actions because their lies will be exposed or they will feel guilty.


I stole your man
The artist boasts that she has won the person's affection or love, making her a superior partner compared to other girls.


He got freedom to chase what he likes
The artist acknowledges that the person has the right to have interests and desires outside of their relationship, and it's not her place to control or judge him for that.


I know you mad
The singer addresses the other girls who are jealous of her or angry with her for taking the guy they like.


But he ain't even worth none of your time
The artist implies that the guy is not worth pursuing or wasting energy on because he has chosen to be with her.


It's such a drag
The singer acknowledges that jealousy and competition can be tiring and frustrating, but she will not change her behavior or choices.


To let you know but he gon' show you
The singer suggests that the other girls will eventually see for themselves that the guy prefers her over them, without needing to say or do anything to prove it.


I'm jealous of her
The singer repeats the chorus to express her jealousy again, this time directed specifically at another girl.


Need you number (b-baby I'm)
The artist implies that the other girl wants the person's phone number to pursue him romantically or sexually.


She doesn't love ya
The artist undermines the other girl's genuine interest or love for the person, suggesting that it's only for selfish reasons.


Boy, let me show ya (baby I'm jealous)
The singer urges the person to pay attention to her and not be seduced or misled by other girls, admitting that she feels jealous and wants to prove her worth as a partner.


I'm jealous of her
Same as the previous chorus line.


Need your number (b-baby I'm)
Same as the previous chorus line.


She doesn't love ya
Same as the previous chorus line.


Boy, let me show ya (b-baby I'm jealous)
Same as the previous chorus line.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Amala Zandile Dlamini, Bleta Bebe Rexha, Jason Gill, Jussi Ilmari Karvinen, Justin Drew Tranter, Pablo Bowman

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