Jealous
Bell Andy Lyrics
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In some place and time
For the light you held
In my heart
Sugarcane and jealousy
What a scene
Will I burn in hell?
I try to visualize
Imagine myself
In the same position as you
It was my decision to let you
Know where I was going to
I did it to wind you up
I keep no secrets from you
Everything is out in the open
And who I slept with last night
It makes no difference to us
It can't be easy
To keep your sense of self control
I know if you were the one who was sleeping around
I could not keep my feelings to myself
I'd be jealous as hell
Your heart was broken
When I walked in your world
I fear to tread
Where your tears dare to hide
Sugarcane and jealousy
What a scene
Will I burn in hell?
Will I live to see the day?
I try to seize you
And make it happen
On the spur of the moment
It can't be easy to live with me
It was my decision to let you
Know where I was going to
I did it to wind you up
I keep no secrets from you
Everything is out in the open
And who I slept with last night
It makes no difference to us
The song "Jealous" by Bell Andy is a reflection of the singer's attempt to explain a complex and intense emotional web that he finds himself entangled in. The song describes the aftermath of a relationship that seems to have gone sour, with jealousy and confusion clouding the singer's mind. The opening lines of the song "I will see you in some place and time, for the light you held in my heart" signify the singer's hope that he will eventually be able to come to terms with his feelings and perhaps move on from the hurt.
The next few lines of the song seem to suggest that jealousy is at the heart of the problem, with the singer wondering if he will "burn in hell" or "live to see the day". The use of sugarcane and jealousy as a metaphor for the situation suggests that the emotions are intense and almost overwhelming. The singer also tries to empathize with the other person's position, imagining himself in their shoes and understanding the pain that they may be feeling.
Towards the end of the song, the singer talks about his own actions, having let the other person know where he was going and trying to wind them up. He also emphasizes the fact that he keeps nothing hidden from them, even going as far as letting them know who he slept with last night. The song ends on a somewhat uncertain note, with the singer acknowledging that the situation is not easy for either of them, and that it can be difficult to live with someone like him.
Line by Line Meaning
I will see you
I believe we will meet again in the future, whether it be in this life or another
In some place and time
I am unsure of the specifics regarding our reunion, but I have faith it will happen
For the light you held
You once exerted an immense force of goodness and positivity within me
In my heart
Despite time and distance, you still hold a special place within my emotions
Sugarcane and jealousy
Our current situation is filled with sweetness and bitter envy
What a scene
Our relationship currently feels like a dramatic, chaotic event
Will I burn in hell?
I fear that my actions and choices may bring about negative consequences in the afterlife
Will I live to see the day?
I am uncertain of my own mortality, and whether or not I will live to witness the results of my decisions
I try to visualize
I attempt to picture myself in your shoes to better understand how you may feel in this situation
Imagine myself
In order to empathize with you, I picture myself experiencing the same problems and emotions
In the same position as you
I attempt to place myself in your shoes in order to better understand your emotions and mindset
It was my decision to let you
I made the conscious, deliberate choice to inform you of my plans and actions
Know where I was going to
I decided to inform you of my future actions and whereabouts
I did it to wind you up
I intentionally notified you of my plans to incite feelings of anger or annoyance
I keep no secrets from you
I am transparent with you and do not conceal any information
Everything is out in the open
There are no hidden details or ulterior motives in our relationship
And who I slept with last night
I see no importance or relevance in disclosing who I engaged in intimate activities with recently
It makes no difference to us
We place no value or significance on trivialities such as this
It can't be easy
I understand that what we are going through is difficult and trying
To keep your sense of self control
I acknowledge that it takes immense effort and discipline to maintain self-restraint in this situation
I know if you were the one who was sleeping around
I understand that if our situations were reversed, I would struggle with feelings of jealousy and envy
I could not keep my feelings to myself
I would be unable to hold back my emotions and would likely express my resentment or frustration
I'd be jealous as hell
I would experience intense emotions of envy and bitterness
Your heart was broken
I realize that my actions may have caused damage or turmoil within your heart and emotions
When I walked in your world
I understand that my presence within your life may have caused upheaval or distress
I fear to tread
I am hesitant and cautious about approaching certain subjects or issues with you due to the possibility of causing you pain
Where your tears dare to hide
I am unwilling to delve into areas or topics that may cause you to exhibit sorrow or pain
I try to seize you
I attempt to grasp hold of and claim you as my own, emotionally and physically
And make it happen
I strive actively to make our relationship work and improve our situation
On the spur of the moment
My actions and decisions are often done impulsively and without considerable forethought
It can't be easy to live with me
I understand that being in a relationship with me is challenging and may present difficulties
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: ANDY BELL, CHRISTOPHER SMITH, PHILIP LARSEN
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