Jealous
Chromeo Lyrics
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I wish she'd cared to see
But she only cares when she's got the time
And I fret so much about her loving
I wish she'd let me be
But our destinies got us intertwined
And is it really my fault?I get a shiver when I see her with those other guys
Wearing the jacket I bought
I can't help but lose my temper and I don't know why
I get jealous, but I'm too cool to admit it
When the fellas talk to my girl, I ain't with it
I get jealous, but I'm too cool to admit it
When the fellas talk to my girl, I ain't with it
I ain't with it, I ain't with it, I ain't with it
I ain't with it, I ain't with it, I ain't with it
I ain't with it, I ain't with it, I ain't with it
I ain't with it, I ain't with it, I ain't with it
I ain't with it, I ain't with it, I ain't with it
I ain't with it, I ain't with it
I ain't with it, I ain't with it, I ain't with it
I ain't with it, I ain't with it, I ain't with it
I ain't with it, I ain't with it, I ain't with it
I ain't with it, I ain't with it
What is she thinking? Too much uncertainty
Why can't she give some sort of sign?
You know and I know a thing or two about loyalty
Ooh, but that girl don't pay no mind
So is it really my fault?
I get a shiver when I see you with those other guys
Wearing the jacket I bought
I can't help but lose my temper and I don't know why
I get jealous, but I'm too cool to admit it
When the fellas talk to my girl, I ain't with it
I get jealous, but I'm too cool to admit it
When the fellas talk to my girl, I ain't with it
I ain't with it, I ain't with it, I ain't with it
I ain't with it, I ain't with it, I ain't with it
I ain't with it, I ain't with it, I ain't with it
I ain't with it, I ain't with it, tu tu tu tu
I get jealous, but I'm too cool to admit it
When the fellas talk to my girl, I ain't with it
I get jealous, but I'm too cool to admit it
When the fellas talk to my girl, I ain't with it
I get jealous, but I'm too cool to admit it
When the fellas talk to my girl, I ain't with it
I get jealous, but I'm too cool to admit it
When the fellas talk to my girl, I ain't with it
The lyrics of Chromeo's song Jealous express the complex emotions of a man who struggles with jealousy in a relationship, but tries to disguise it through his supposed "coolness." The singer conveys his frustration in his lover's lack of attention to him, only granting it when "she's got the time." He wishes that his lover would give him space and independence, but their destinies seem to be "intertwined."
The singer then admits that he cannot help but feel jealous, especially when he sees other men talking to his girlfriend or wearing the jacket he bought her, causing him to lose his temper without understanding why. Despite this, he still tries to maintain an image of being "too cool to admit it." The final chorus serves as a reflection of the singer's internal struggle; he attempted to let go of his jealousy in the past, but it keeps reappearing whenever his doubts are triggered.
Line by Line Meaning
I get strung up from her loving
The love and attention she gives me completely captivates me
I wish she'd cared to see
I wish she cared enough to notice how much she affects me
But she only cares when she's got the time
She only shows affection when convenient for her
And I fret so much about her loving
I worry excessively about her love and approval
I wish she'd let me be
I wish she would give me space and not constantly occupy my thoughts
But our destinies got us intertwined
Our lives and paths are inextricably linked
And is it really my fault?
Am I to blame for feeling jealous and possessive?
I get a shiver when I see her with those other guys
I feel a sense of dread and discomfort when I see her with other men
Wearing the jacket I bought
Seeing her wear something I bought her with another man makes me feel even worse
I can't help but lose my temper and I don't know why
My jealousy and fear make me irrational and angry, even though I don't want to be
I get jealous, but I'm too cool to admit it
I feel jealous but I try to hide it or play it off as not caring
When the fellas talk to my girl, I ain't with it
I don't like it when other men flirt or talk to my girlfriend
What is she thinking? Too much uncertainty
I'm constantly unsure of my girlfriend's thoughts and feelings
Why can't she give some sort of sign?
I wish my girlfriend would give me some sort of indication of her love and loyalty
You know and I know a thing or two about loyalty
We both understand the importance of being faithful and committed
Ooh, but that girl don't pay it no mind
But my girlfriend doesn't seem to care about loyalty or commitment
Back in 2011, I decided
Reflecting on the past, I made a decision
To not let this play with my mind
To not let my jealousy and possessiveness take over my thoughts and emotions
But when them boys from out of town, they come back around
But when guys from out of town visit, my jealousy resurfaces
I feel like committing a crime, yeah
I feel so jealous and possessive that I feel like doing something drastic or harmful
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: David Macklovitch, Oliver Elliot Goldstein, Patrick Gemayel
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DrBeauHightower
This was my jam when it came out
@mathis8007
Damn same
@connerbelanger9662
My jam now
@jessicabremer9735
2021 STILL MY JAM!!!!
@vishi95
Mine still is ;)
@themediocrehunter4152
And it isn't now?
@Kalibur91
It's March 18, 2024, and this song came out 10 years ago. Time Flies!
@mushmello526
I swear 2014 was 3 years ago
@alexisosborn3954
And im just finding this for the first time now hahaha
@Jay_Bird
Literally WTF?!?!