Jealousy
Beth Hart Lyrics


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Love is cold hard & cruel on the way down
When a man just don't want you, no part of you around
Love is cold hard & cruel on the way down, all the way down

I ain't no soldier-ain't no savior-ain't no winner
And I ain't that proud
I am just a woman-a jealous woman-who wants to love you
Love you out loud
She is so pretty, she is a beauty
She is a lady, laughin' in the clouds

[Chorus:]

Jealousy-look what you've done to me
Jealousy-look what you've done
Jealousy-look what you've done to me
Now she's loving you not me

If I could take back-you know I would take back
every mistake-in my face
I would try harder-try and be stronger
I would love longer-in every way
but she is so lovely, she's like a painting
In the garden, I can't catch my breath

[Chorus: Repeat]

Love is cold hard & cruel on the way down
When a man just don't want you, no part of you around




Love is cold hard and cruel on the way down
Yeah, all the way down

Overall Meaning

In Beth Hart's song "Jealousy", she talks about the painful feelings of jealousy and heartbreak that come from loving someone who doesn't love her back. The first verse describes the bitterness of love, comparing it to a cold and cruel descent. When a man doesn't want her around anymore, she realizes that love can be harsh and unforgiving.


In the second verse, Hart reflects on her own shortcomings as a person in the relationship. She wishes she could take back her mistakes and be a better partner for the man she loves. However, she feels overshadowed by another woman who is beautiful and carefree, laughing in the clouds. The chorus echoes the title of the song, describing the deep pain of jealousy and heartbreak as the woman she loves chooses someone else.


Line by Line Meaning

Love is cold hard & cruel on the way down
Love can be harsh and brutal when a relationship is ending


When a man just don't want you, no part of you around
When a man is no longer interested in a relationship, he completely cuts off all contact


I ain't no soldier-ain't no savior-ain't no winner
I'm not a hero or a champion, just an ordinary person


And I ain't that proud
I don't have an overinflated sense of self or arrogance


I am just a woman-a jealous woman-who wants to love you
I'm just a woman who struggles with jealousy but still wants to love you


Love you out loud
Love you openly and passionately


She is so pretty, she is a beauty
The other woman is very attractive


She is a lady, laughin' in the clouds
The other woman is carefree and happy


Jealousy-look what you've done to me
Jealousy has caused harm and distress to me


Now she's loving you not me
The other woman has taken my place in your heart


If I could take back-you know I would take back every mistake-in my face
I wish I could undo every mistake I've made in this relationship


I would try harder-try and be stronger-I would love longer-in every way
I would put in more effort, be more resilient, and love you more deeply


but she is so lovely, she's like a painting
The other woman is stunningly beautiful, like a work of art


In the garden, I can't catch my breath
I feel overwhelmed and suffocated in this situation


Love is cold hard and cruel on the way down
Love can be brutal and unforgiving when a relationship is ending


Yeah, all the way down
It can be a long, painful descent to the end of a relationship




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