Jealousy
Club Nouveau Lyrics

I can't tell you why these things
The singer is unsure why negative things keep happening to them.

Continue to happen to me
The singer is experiencing a pattern of negative experiences.

But some people get so jealous
The singer believes jealousy is the cause of the negativity they have experienced.

Of the smallest of all things
The things that people are jealous of are insignificant.

I tried to help some friends
The artist attempted to assist some friends.

To help themselves
The singer hoped to empower their friends to improve their lives.

To get their lives intact
The singer's friends were struggling to get their lives in order.

They came out spreading rumours
The friends the artist helped began to spread false information.

Now I have to come out spreading facts
The artist must now defend themselves by revealing the truth.

Let me tell how this started
The artist is about to explain how the situation began.

And where it all began
The singer is going to describe the origin of the problem.

I guess I was a fool to try and help
The artist realizes they made a mistake by trying to help.

My broken social friends
The singer's friends were struggling socially.

They told me if I'd help them
The friends made a promise to the singer.

They'd be in debt for life
The singers' friends promised to be eternally grateful.

But when I turned my back to get support
The artist requested support from their friends.

They stabbed me with a knife
The friends betrayed the artist.

You came out spreading rumours
The singer is addressing one of the friends who spread rumors.

Because you were so jealous
The singer believes jealousy is the motivation behind the friend's actions.

You didn't understand that
The artist believes the friend misunderstood the situation.

We were on your side
The artist and others were supporting the friend.

Tell my why not, fellas
The artist challenges the friend (and possibly others) to explain their actions.

You let some people guide you
The friend allowed others to influence them negatively.

In the wrong direction
The friend was pushed towards negativity and away from positivity.

From the truth, you cannot hide
The singer believes the truth will come out eventually.

So don't go look for no protection
The singer advises the friend not to seek protection from the negative consequences of their actions.

Jealous thoughts cause trouble
The singer states that feelings of jealousy can lead to problems.

Yapping all the time
The artist describes the way jealous people tend to talk excessively.

You know they're listening for rumours
Jealous people are constantly on the lookout for negative rumors.

So that they can drop a dime
Jealous people are eager to share negative information with others.

They run from place to place
Jealous people talk to many different people in different locations.

Just telling half the story
Jealous people only share part of a story, often exaggerating or making things up.

Because they're always
Jealous people have a consistent habit.

Trying to down someone
Jealous people enjoy putting others down.

And take their fame and glory
Jealous people may feel threatened by someone's success or accomplishments.

If it hasn't happened to you
The artist is addressing those who have not dealt with jealousy themselves.

Just give yourself some time
The singer suggests that it's only a matter of time before someone experiences jealousy.

I think you know the symptoms
The singer believes the signs of jealousy are recognizable.

When a jealous person drops a line
Jealous people will often say negative things about others in an attempt to bring them down.

I think I'll write a letter
The artist plans to communicate in writing.

That sums it up the best
The letter will include the most important information.

I'll have to write it in big letters
The information is important enough to require large font.

With my business, please don't mess, oh, no
The singer is warning the rumors to stop interfering with their life.

I don't need jealousy
The artist does not want to deal with jealousy.

(no)

I don't want the bad talk around me
The artist wants positive communication in their life.

We don't need no jealousy
The singer and others believe that jealousy is not necessary in their lives.