Jalousie
Charles Gerhardt and his Orchestra Lyrics
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I sometimes wonder
If this spell that I'm under
Can only be a melody
For I know no one but me has won your heart, but
When the music starts, my peace departs
From the moment they play that lovely strain
This jealousy that tortures me is ecstasy, mystery, pain
We dance to a tango of love
Your heart beats with mine as we sway
Your eyes give the answer I'm dreaming of
That soft word your cruel lips will never say
I fear that the music will end
And shatter the spell it may lend
To make me believe when your eyes just deceive
But it's only the tango you love
I fear that the music will end
And shatter the spell it may lend
To make me believe when your eyes just deceive
And it's only the tango you love
It's only the tango that you love!
The song "Jealousy" by Charles Spivak And His Orchestra is a haunting and bittersweet melody about the pain of jealousy. It speaks about the feelings of a lover who is consumed by jealousy, as it tortures them day and night. The singer is confused and wonders if the feelings they are experiencing are a result of the music's enchanting melody, or if it is their true emotions that are causing them to suffer. The singer believes that they are the only one who has won their lover's heart and cannot understand why they still succumb to jealousy every time the music starts.
However, as the song progresses, it becomes apparent that it is not just the jealousy that is consuming the singer. They are also entangled in a love affair that both brings them ecstasy and pain. The lyrics speak about how they constantly dance to the tango of love with their partner, whose heart beats in sync with theirs. The singer is looking for a sign from their partner that they reciprocate the same feelings, and though they may receive the answer in their lover's eyes, their cruel lips are keeping them from hearing the words they long to hear.
The song ends on a melancholy note as the singer realizes that the spell of the tango may only last for a brief moment. They fear that when the music ends, reality will shatter the magical moment that they are living in, and they will be left alone with their jealous thoughts. It is a poignant reminder that love and jealousy are intertwined, and the same thing that brings us ecstasy can also cause us pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Jealousy, night and day you torture me
I am plagued by jealous thoughts constantly, both day and night.
I sometimes wonder
Occasionally, I question whether I am truly under a spell or simply overreacting.
If this spell that I'm under
I am unsure if my jealousy is a result of a spell, a metaphorical enchantment.
Can only be a melody
Perhaps my jealousy is simply a product of the music and the emotion it evokes.
For I know no one but me has won your heart, but
I realize that I am the only one who has captured your heart, yet...
When the music starts, my peace departs
My peace and contentment tend to vanish when the music begins to play.
From the moment they play that lovely strain
As soon as the lovely melody begins to play...
And we surrender to all its charm again
...we give ourselves over to its alluring appeal once more.
This jealousy that tortures me is ecstasy, mystery, pain
The jealous feelings which torment me are a mixture of pleasure, puzzlement, and agony.
We dance to a tango of love
We dance to a passionate, romantic tango.
Your heart beats with mine as we sway
As we dance, our hearts beat as one and we become intimately connected.
Your eyes give the answer I'm dreaming of
I long for affirmation from you, which I perceive in your gaze.
That soft word your cruel lips will never say
Although I yearn to hear loving words from you, I know they will never pass your lips.
I fear that the music will end
I am fearful that the music will soon stop playing.
And shatter the spell it may lend
I am anxious that the musical enchantment will be broken.
To make me believe when your eyes just deceive
I worry that I may have been misled by your eyes into feeling your love.
But it's only the tango you love
However, I understand that the object of your affection is actually the tango itself.
It's only the tango that you love!
In fact, it is solely the tango that you are in love with.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MALCOLM ROY TREECE, MARTIN RICHARD GILKS, MILES STEPHEN HUNT, ROBERT JONES
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