Jealousy
Chicano Batman Lyrics
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I understand you and you make me sick
Jealousy I'm green with envy
I'm turning into my worst enemy
That's who you are to me
That's who you are to me
You make me feel like I'm hanging from a thread
From the top of this lover's game
I'm swimming in a pool of endless shame
That's what you are to me
That's what you are to me
And then I met the hawk on the corner
The hawk said everything's cool
And since the hawk is most righteous
To not believe her I'd be a fool
And then I met the wolf on the mountain
The wolf said everything's right
And since the wolf is most righteous
I'll always trust her insight
That's who you are to me
That's who you are to me
That's who you are to me
That's who you are to me
The opening lines to Chicano Batman's "Jealousy" set the tone for a song about the negative emotions that come with jealousy. The lyrics describe the singer's struggle with this feeling, acknowledging that jealousy has the power to consume and control one's thoughts and actions. The phrases "Jealousy don't take my soul away from me" and "Jealousy I'm green with envy, I'm turning into my worst enemy" convey the idea that jealousy can be powerful enough to take over a person's very essence, turning them into a person they don't want to be.
The chorus, which repeats the lines "That's who you are to me", emphasizes the idea that jealousy has become a defining trait for the singer; it's something that they struggle with every day. The verses describe the physical and emotional effects that jealousy has on the singer, as they feel like they're "hanging from a thread" and drowning in a "pool of endless shame."
However, the song takes a turn in the bridge, where the singer meets a hawk and a wolf who offer them wise counsel. The hawk reassures the singer that "everything's cool," while the wolf tells them that "everything's right." These animal guides serve as a counterpoint to the negative emotions of jealousy, reminding the singer to trust themselves and their instincts.
Overall, "Jealousy" is a powerful song about the destructive power of jealousy, but also about finding the strength to overcome it.
Line by Line Meaning
Jealousy don't take my soul away from me
I don't want my jealousy to control me and consume my soul
I understand you and you make me sick
I recognize that jealousy is a part of me, but it disgusts me
Jealousy I'm green with envy
Jealousy makes me feel envious and resentful
I'm turning into my worst enemy
My jealousy is causing me to become self-destructive and harm myself
That's who you are to me
Jealousy is a negative part of my identity that I can't escape from
Jealousy your insecurity
Jealousy comes from my own insecurities and fears
You make me feel like I'm hanging from a thread
Jealousy makes me feel like my relationships and happiness are fragile and teetering on the brink of collapse
From the top of this lover's game
In the game of love, jealousy puts me in a vulnerable and unstable position
I'm swimming in a pool of endless shame
My jealousy fills me with shame and guilt, and I'm drowning in those negative feelings
And then I met the hawk on the corner
I found guidance and wisdom from a wise and trustworthy source
The hawk said everything's cool
The advice I received was to not worry and to let go of my jealousy
And since the hawk is most righteous
I believe in the integrity and goodness of the source of my guidance
To not believe her I'd be a fool
I know that ignoring the advice I received would be foolish and harmful to myself
And then I met the wolf on the mountain
I found another source of guidance and wisdom
The wolf said everything's right
The advice I received was that everything is as it should be and that I should trust the natural order of things
And since the wolf is most righteous
I believe in the integrity and goodness of this new source of guidance
I'll always trust her insight
I know that following this guidance will lead me to greater understanding and peace
That's who you are to me
These wise creatures are the positive voices that balance out the negative part of my identity that is jealousy
That's who you are to me
My experience with jealousy and finding guidance has become a part of who I am
That's who you are to me
The message of the song is a reminder of the importance of seeking guidance and finding balance in our lives
That's who you are to me
The repetition of this line emphasizes the significance of the lesson learned and its impact on the artist's identity
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Leon Michels
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