Jealousy
Best Coast Lyrics
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But it's hard
I look at you, you look at me
What do you see?
We share the same cares
The same ideas
Why don't you like me?
What's with the jealousy?
What's with the jealousy?
We've been taught to get along
Respect one another
And after all this time
We still fight over the small things
We share the same cares
The same ideas
Why don't you like me?
Why don't you like me?
What's with the jealousy?
What's with the jealousy?
Girls will be girls and boy will be boys
It's just the way it is
I don't wanna hate you, I don't wanna judge you
So I'll try
So I'll try get to know you before I decide
It's just not fair
It's just not fair
What's with the jealousy?
What's with the jealousy?
What's with the jealousy?
What's with the jealousy?
What's with the jealousy?
What's with the jealousy?
What's with the jealousy?
What's with the jealousy?
The lyrics of Best Coast's song Jealousy explore the complexities of friendship and the unspoken tensions that may arise between close companions. The opening line, "We try to get along all the time, but it's hard" sets the tone for the song, conveying the struggle of maintaining a strong friendship while dealing with internal conflicts.
As the lyrics continue, the singer expresses confusion as to why their friend seems to be expressing jealousy towards them. They share the same interests and values, yet their friend doesn't seem to like them. This leaves the singer feeling frustrated and wondering what is causing this tension.
The chorus repeats the question "What's with the jealousy?" as if the singer is pleading for an explanation or a resolution to the issue. The final verse acknowledges the human tendency to judge and stereotype others based on their gender, but the singer is determined to try to get to know their friend better before making any assumptions.
Line by Line Meaning
We try to get along all the time
Though we try to maintain good relations constantly, it gets difficult sometimes.
But it's hard
Despite best efforts, obstacles come in the way.
I look at you, you look at me, what do you see?
We meet each other's gaze, pondering our thoughts, wondering what the other thinks of us.
We share the same cares, the same ideas. Why don't you like me?
We have much in common, so why is there animosity between us?
What's with the jealousy? What's with the jealousy?
Why is there envy and jealousy in our interactions with each other?
We've been taught to get along, respect one another. And after all this time, we still fight over the small things.
Society instructs us to treat each other well, yet we still have petty conflicts and squabbles.
Girls will be girls and boys will be boys. It's just the way it is.
Men and women have traits that just come naturally, and it's futile to try and change that.
I don't wanna hate you, I don't wanna judge you. So I'll try, so I'll try get to know you before I decide.
I don't want to dislike or evaluate you without sufficient cause, so I'll make an effort to learn about you before I conclude anything.
It's just not fair. It's just not fair.
It's unjust or unreasonable that we have issues despite sharing much in common.
What's with the jealousy? What's with the jealousy? What's with the jealousy? What's with the jealousy? What's with the jealousy? What's with the jealousy? What's with the jealousy? What's with the jealousy?
The repetition of the question throughout the song highlights the confusion and frustration over the existence of envy and jealousy in an otherwise amicable relationship.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BETHANY COSENTINO
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