Charles and Eddie were an American vocal duo made up of Charles Pettigrew a… Read Full Bio ↴Charles and Eddie were an American vocal duo made up of Charles Pettigrew and Eddie Chacon. The two originally met on a New York City subway train. Chacon was holding a copy of Marvin Gaye's "Trouble Man," and so the two struck up a conversation and later started performing together. Chacon had grown up in Oakland, California, where he was in a soul band, and later moved to Miami, Florida, where his recording career continued on projects with the Dust Brothers and Daddy-O. Pettigrew, meanwhile, was raised in Philadelphia, and went on to study jazz vocals at the Berklee College Of Music in Boston, while also singing with the pop band Down Avenue.

Charles and Eddie enjoyed a worldwide hit in 1992 with "Would I Lie To You?"

Their song "I Would Stop The World" was featured in the 1993 film Super Mario Bros. based on the popular series of video games.

After the break up of Charles and Eddie in 1996, Eddie continued as a writer/producer selling 6 million cd's and writing another eight number one hits in various territories around the globe. Eddie is currently in another duo (boy/girl this time). They are called THE POLYAMOROUS AFFAIR. There debut cd is slated for release May 2008.

Charles Pettigrew died of cancer on April 7, 2001 at age 37.

Albums
1992: Duophonic
1995: Chocolate Milk

Singles
1996: 24-7-365
1995: Jealousy
1993: House Is Not a Home
1992: Would I Lie to You?
1992: N.Y.C.

JEALOUSY
Charles & Eddie Lyrics

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Nothing but love, baby, hm

Look into my eyes, can't you see they're open wide
Would I lie to you, baby, would I lie to you (Oh, yeah)
Don't you know it's true, girl, there's no one else but you
Would I lie to you, baby, yeah c'mon

Everybody wants to know the truth

In my arms is the only proof
I've hidden my heart behind the bedroom door
Now it's open, I can't do no more

I'm telling you, baby, you will never find another girl
In this heart of mine (Oh-oh)

Look into my eyes, can't you see they're open wide
Would I lie to you, baby, would I lie to you (Oh, yeah)
Don't you know it's true, girl, there's no one else but you
Would I lie to you, baby, yeah (Would I lie to you) c'mon

Everybody's got their history (History)
On every page a mystery (It's a mystery, yeah)
You can read my diary, you're in every line
Jealous minds, never satisfied

I'm telling you, baby, you will never find another girl
In this heart of mine (In this heart of mine)

Look into my eyes, can't you see they're open wide
Would I lie to you, baby, would I lie to you (Oh, yeah)
Don't you know it's true, girl, there's no one else but you
Would I lie to you, baby, yeah (Would I lie to you)

When you wanna see me night and day
(Would I lie) If I tell you that I'm here to stay
(Would I lie to you Do you think I give my love away
(Would I lie?) That's not the kind of game I play

I'm telling you, baby, you will never find another girl
In this heart of mine (In this heart of mine, deep in my heart)

Whoo! look into my eyes, can't you see they're open wide
Would I lie to you, baby, would I lie to you (Oh, yeah)
Don't you know it's true, girl, there's no one else but you
Would I lie to you, baby, yeah (Would I lie to you
(Would I lie to you, baby)

Look into my eyes, can't you see they're open wide
Would I lie to you, baby, would I lie to you (Oh, yeah)
Don't you know it's true, girl, there's no one else but you
Would I lie to you, baby, yeah (Would I lie to you

(Come on, come on, come on, come on and kiss me, baby) (Whoo! Look into my eyes)
I wouldn't lie to you, baby, there ain't no one else but

Overall Meaning

Charles & Eddie's "Jealousy" is a love song that expresses loyalty to a partner, with the lyrics expressing the singer's sincerity and love for their significant other. The song begins with the singer, holding their lover in their arms, assuring them of their love despite many people wanting to know the truth. He lets the lover know that he has hidden his heart behind the bedroom door, but now it's open and he can't do more to prove that he is sincere with his lover. The singer tells his lover that they will never find another girl in his heart, and there's no one else but her.

The chorus repeats the phrase, "Would I lie to you, baby, would I lie to you," emphasizing his loyalty and that there is no need for jealousy. The second verse talks about how everyone has their history, but the singer wants the lover to know that she's always in every line of his diary. He attests to her that his heart is hers, and he's not playing any games. The song ends with the singer affirming the lover of his loyalty and love.

Overall, "Jealousy" is a song about loyalty, love, and commitment between two consenting adults. It highlights the importance of honesty and sincerity in relationships while emphasizing the need to trust your partner if the relationship is to work.

Line by Line Meaning

Nothing but love, baby, hm
I only have love for you, baby.

Look into my eyes, can't you see they're open wide Would I lie to you, baby, would I lie to you (Oh, yeah) Don't you know it's true, girl, there's no one else but you Would I lie to you, baby, yeah c'mon
I am being completely honest with you, and I am devoted to only you.

Everybody wants to know the truth In my arms is the only proof I've hidden my heart behind the bedroom door Now it's open, I can't do no more
My love for you is true and real, and I am ready to show you my heart.

Everybody's got their history (History) On every page a mystery (It's a mystery, yeah) You can read my diary, you're in every line Jealous minds, never satisfied
Everyone has a past, but in my diary you will see that you are the only one I want. However, jealous people will never believe it and always look for more.

When you wanna see me night and day (Would I lie) If I tell you that I'm here to stay (Would I lie to you Do you think I give my love away (Would I lie?) That's not the kind of game I play
I will always be here for you and my love is not just a game to play around with. I am devoted to you and would never give my love away.

Whoo! look into my eyes, can't you see they're open wide Would I lie to you, baby, would I lie to you (Oh, yeah) Don't you know it's true, girl, there's no one else but you Would I lie to you, baby, yeah (Would I lie to you (Would I lie to you, baby)
My love for you is true and real, and I would never lie to you. You are the only one for me.

(Come on, come on, come on, come on and kiss me, baby) (Whoo! Look into my eyes) I wouldn't lie to you, baby, there ain't no one else but
I am so in love with you and you are the only one I want. Come on and kiss me, baby.

Writer(s): Alexandra Jane Kira Digby, Edward Charles Adlard, William Charles Frederick Adlard, George Alexander Thomas Eddy

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