Jealousy
Billy Lewis Jr Lyrics


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[Verse 1]
Jealousy
She's an ugly beast
She's got her well planned
Strategically placed hands all over me
Daytime and in my dreams
She creeps her way into my mind
And fills it
With all her tragedy

[Chorus]
Oh Oh But you did it to yourself
Ohh You're the only one to blame
Oooh You created what's not real
Ohh You're the cause of your own pain, so

[Verse 2]
Jealousy
She's an ugly beast
She's got her well planned
Strategically placed hands all over me, all over me

[Chorus]
Oh Oh But you did it to yourself
Ohh You're the only one to blame
Oooh You created what's not real
Ohh You're the cause of your own pain, so

[Bridge]
GET OUT
Get out of your head right now
Don't you listen to her..No
She's not your friend
She's the enemy
Jealousy

[Chorus]
Oh but you did it to yourself
Oh you're the only one to blame
Ooh you created what's not real
Oh you're the cause of your own pain, so
GET OUT

[Outro]




Jealousy, Jealousy
She's got her hands all over me

Overall Meaning

In Billy Lewis Jr.’s song “Jealousy,” the artist contemplates the ugly and persistent feeling of being jealous. Jealousy is described as a beast that creeps into Billy’s mind, filling it with tragedy both during the day and in his dreams. The feeling of being overwhelmed and defeated is palpable as Billy sings, “She’s got her well-planned, strategically placed hands all over me.” The chorus of the song emphasizes personal responsibility for succumbing to such feelings. The listener is reminded that they are the only one to blame for the pain they feel and the false images they’ve created in their mind. The bridge offers a clear directive to break free from the hold that jealousy has over one’s thoughts, stating “Don't you listen to her..No. She's not your friend. She's the enemy. Jealousy.” The song ends with the final assertion that jealousy has its hands all over Billy.


“Jealousy” offers a powerful and honest exploration of a universal human emotion. The song speaks to the negative impact that jealousy can have on one’s mental and emotional state. The lyrics suggest that jealousy can be so all-consuming that it overshadows a person’s life and leaves them feeling isolated and trapped. By emphasizing personal responsibility, the song offers hope that one can break free from jealousy's hold by changing thoughts and behaviors. Overall, “Jealousy” is a poignant reminder that jealousy can be a destructive force in our lives if we allow it to take hold.


Line by Line Meaning

Jealousy
The emotion of jealousy


She's an ugly beast
Jealousy is a negative and unattractive emotion


She's got her well planned Strategically placed hands all over me
Jealousy grips and controls one's thoughts and emotions


Daytime and in my dreams She creeps her way into my mind
Jealousy is a constant presence that invades one's conscious and subconscious mind


And fills it With all her tragedy
Jealousy brings negativity, insecurity and suffering into one's life


Oh Oh But you did it to yourself
The person him/herself is responsible for creating and nurturing the feeling of jealousy


Ohh You're the only one to blame
No one else but oneself is responsible for their own feelings


Oooh You created what's not real
Jealousy is often based on unfounded assumptions or perceptions of what is happening


Ohh You're the cause of your own pain, so
Jealousy causes emotional pain and suffering that is self-inflicted


GET OUT
Stop listening to the voice of jealousy and controlling thoughts and emotions


Get out of your head right now
Stop dwelling on thoughts that lead to jealousy and negativity


Don't you listen to her..No
Do not give in to the negative voice of jealousy


She's not your friend She's the enemy
Jealousy is not a positive emotion, but rather an enemy that brings negativity and suffering into one's life


Jealousy, Jealousy She's got her hands all over me
Jealousy is a pervasive feeling that takes hold of one's thoughts and emotions




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Mihai Lung

So this makes Billy Lewis the first Glee cast member whose original music I like.

fokid1

+Sebastian Anderson he is the best that is true but I like Samuel Larson's work too :))

HekateAkaKaria

Agree. I checked out all of the others but this is the first I really, really like. And maybe Noah Guthrie but in that case I like his covers more than his orginal music (It's good but not my favourite). 

Lizziey93

@Sebastian Anderson I understand "the key word", but I wrote my comment because I didn't know anything about Mark Salling's album before and previous comment helped me to introduce to Mark's own music. Maybe someone else have no idea about other EPs of a cast members "before Glee" and will find it because of this comment just like I did. Nothing more. :) Have a great week! :D

Mihai Lung

The key words in that statement were "I like". I am aware that other cast members have created original music, Billy is just the first whose music I like.

Lizziey93

Also Darren Criss made all by himself EP called "Human", it's a little different kind of songs but still nice to listen to. :)

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Freezeframe18

If they ever decide to remake Cry Baby I think Billy would be perfect for Cry Baby.

Carlos Armesto

AMAZING!  Everyone needs to experience this!

angels at stars above

Love this on so many levels but mainly because this artist can portray such passion through his music. It is obvious that he is not just a singer. He is an actor and a passionate person whether he is performing or not. There is no "will this artist make it or not". He has already made it. The video speaks for itself. Congrats and good luck!.

Jenna Gilbert

god i love him so much, i saw him on glee as mason, and when i heard him sing on glee, he was exceptional, so when i looked him up on here i was stoked to see he had original songs as well. when i heard this song it was so old soul and edgy. i love you billy Lewis jr!

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