Jealous Guy
Bryan Ferry & Roxy Music Lyrics

I was dreaming of the past
I was lost in thought about a previous relationship

And my heart was beating fast
It was an emotional and nostalgic memory that made my heart palpitate

I began to lose control
The memory I was reliving began to overpower my current state of mind

I didn't mean to hurt you
Any past actions that caused pain were done unintentionally

I'm sorry that I made you cry
I express sincere remorse for causing emotional pain

I'm just a jealous guy
My jealousy has caused problems in the past and may be the root of any relationship insecurities

I was feeling insecure, you might not love me anymore
My thoughts were consumed with fear that your feelings for me had diminished

I was shivering inside
The fear and insecurity felt as if it was physically affecting me, causing a sense of tremble or shake

I didn't want to hurt you
There was no willful intent to cause harm emotionally or otherwise

I was trying to catch your eye
I was actively attempting to gain your attention

I thought that you was trying to hide
I perceived that you were avoiding me or not disclosing honest feelings

I was swallowing my pain
I was suppressing the emotional turmoil and discomfort I was feeling