He made his theatrical debut this summer in the film Girl Most Likely, opposite Kristen Wiig, Annett Benning and Matt Dillon. The film follows a semi-successful playwright (Wiig) who fakes a suicide attempt to get her ex-boyfriend’s attention. After her plan is foiled, she moves back to New Jersey with her drug addict mom (Benning). When she returns home, she falls for the younger boy band wannabe Lee (Criss).
Criss is quickly becoming one of the most sought after actors and musicians of his generation. He has gone from YouTube sensation to a six‐time Billboard charting musician and composer, who currently stars as Blaine Anderson on Fox's Emmy and Golden Globe Award‐winning series Glee. Criss made his Broadway debut last January as J. Pierrepont Finch in How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying. With Criss as the leading man, the revival made just under $4 million – the most lucrative three weeks of its 11‐month run.
After making a splash as a guest star on the second season of Glee, Criss was quickly promoted to a series regular. His breakout performance of Katy Perry's “Teenage Dream” in his first episode set a milestone for Glee. The song debuted at #1 on Billboard for the first time in the show’s history and sold over 200,000 tracks in its first week. Criss made his first major television appearance in 2009 as Josh Burton on ABC’s Eastwick, with Rebecca Romijn, Lindsay Price and Jaime Ray Newman, and also appeared in CBS’ Cold Case.
Prior to his television career, the San Francisco native pursued his acting degree at the University of Michigan. In his senior year, Criss and his friends created a Harry Potter musical parody entitled, A Very Potter Musical as a fun project for their classmates, friends and other Harry Potter fans. Along with starring as the boy wizard himself, Criss also lent several of his songs to be used in the show. Within weeks of posting the musical online, it became a YouTube hit, garnering millions of views and musical theater‐world attention.
Using A Very Potter Musical as a springboard, Criss and his writing partners started StarKid Productions. Within a year, they wrote and produced subsequent online hits, Me and My Dick and A Very Potter Sequel, the latter of which he wrote all the music and lyrics for. As a result, the StarKid brand has grown to become just as popular as the shows themselves, spawning an enormous cult following from all over the world. Having established their home base in Chicago, StarKid Productions wrapped their latest original musical comedy with a two‐week sold out run in February 2012. Entitled Starship, Criss was responsible for the music and lyrics.
Criss and StarKid Productions appeared on the Billboard charts through four separate releases – all within the year 2012. These include the #1 spot on Billboard’s Top Cast Album for “Starship,” the #11 spot on Billboard's Top Cast Albums with their cast soundtrack for the original musical “Me and My Dick,” along with the #19 spot on the Top Compilations chart for “A Very StarKid Album,” and the #30 spot on Billboard's Heatseekers chart with Criss’ self‐released EP “Human.” With overwhelming success on the music charts, Criss has defied what many try to achieve under various music genres. “Human” was released as an acoustic collection of 5 original songs, differing greatly from the more Broadway‐esque music found on “Me and My Dick” and the pop‐rock stylings featured on “A Very Starkid Album.”
JEALOUSY
Darren Criss Lyrics
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Acting crazy like that
I know that I've been wrong
It's something I've been working on
And I don't know what to do
It's changing me, it's killing you
I'd tear out my insides if I could
I'm sorry friends, I'm sorry lovers
To put us all in this mess
I know we've still got each other
But I'm in distress
'Cause every time that I feel like I've figured it out
Can't seem to figure it in
It's got nothing to do with me
It's not even you, you see
It's part of my chemistry
It's this jealousy
In absolutely no position
To be so needlessly unkind
When I'm the one writing this fiction
Make it real in my mind
It drives me crazy in the morning
Who is this monster in the mirror?
I try to get the steam to fog it out
But I just can't get it clear
Oh, and I can't stand what I'm feeling
It's just like poison in my veins
I know that I'm speaking
But I don't know what I'm saying
'Cause every time that I feel like the world just got lighter
It seems that my muscles give out
It's got nothing to do with me
It's not even you, you see
It's part of my chemistry
It's this jealousy
And I'm hearing your voice
Babe you know it's your choice
Maybe so
I know it's no use
But it's the only excuse
That I know
Know, know...
Let me go
Let me go
Oh, let me go
Oh, let me go
Now let's be real I've been just like a child
Man, someone could be taking all my toys
So call me dumb, call me wild
See that's the thing with little boys
Oh, I know I can't get it out in the shower
Or drink it off at the bar
This sugar's gone sour
And it's gone way too far
'Cause every time that I feel like I'm riding so high, feel on top of the world
The bitch just keeps telling me no
It's got nothing to do with me
It's not even you, you see
It's part of my chemistry
This demon is killing me
And, oh, Christ it's filling me
It's this jealousy
Oh, and I just can't believe
In this jealousy
This jealousy for you
Oh, this jealousy
This jealousy for you...
The song "Jealousy" by Darren Criss describes the feeling of jealousy and its negative impact on relationships. The main character acknowledges that he has been acting crazy and wrong, and he's sorry for putting his friends and lovers in a mess. He's aware that jealousy is changing him, and it's killing the people he cares about. He's trying to work on himself, but he doesn't know what to do. He hates the feeling of jealousy, and it's like poison in his veins. He feels like a child who's afraid of losing his toys, and every time he feels like he's figured it out, he's proven wrong. It's not even about the person he's jealous of, but his own chemistry. The demon of jealousy is killing him, and he's asking to be let go from this feeling.
The character is aware of the negative impact of jealousy on his relationships and how it's affecting him. He's trying to work on it, but it's not easy. He describes jealousy as a demon that's killing him and filling him with negativity. The feeling of jealousy is so strong that it's impacting his mental health, and he's struggling to control it. The character is open and honest about his struggle with jealousy, which is commendable, and it makes the song relatable to many people experiencing similar emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
I hate where I'm at
I am unhappy with my current situation.
Acting crazy like that
My behavior has been irrational and erratic.
I know that I've been wrong
I am aware that I have made mistakes.
It's something I've been working on
I am actively trying to improve myself.
And I don't know what to do
I am confused and uncertain.
It's changing me, it's killing you
My behavior is negatively affecting both myself and those around me.
I'd tear out my insides if I could
I would do anything to get rid of this feeling.
But I don't know if it'd do me good
I am unsure if my actions would actually help me.
I'm sorry friends, I'm sorry lovers
I apologize to my friends and romantic partners for causing trouble.
To put us all in this mess
I am aware that I am the reason for the current difficulties.
I know we've still got each other
Despite everything, I am grateful for the people in my life.
But I'm in distress
I am experiencing significant emotional pain.
'Cause every time that I feel like I've figured it out
Whenever I think I've solved the problem,
Can't seem to figure it in
I am unable to fully understand or comprehend the issue.
It's got nothing to do with me
The problem is not related to me personally.
It's not even you, you see
The issue is not caused by the actions of others.
It's part of my chemistry
The root cause of the problem is my own psychological makeup.
In absolutely no position
It is not appropriate for me to act in this manner.
To be so needlessly unkind
I have been treating others poorly without good reason.
When I'm the one writing this fiction
I am the one creating this false narrative.
Make it real in my mind
I am convinced that my false beliefs are true.
It drives me crazy in the morning
My thoughts about the situation consume me day and night.
Who is this monster in the mirror?
I don't recognize the person I see when I look at myself.
I try to get the steam to fog it out
I attempt to distract myself or forget about the problem.
But I just can't get it clear
I am unable to escape or forget the problem.
Oh, and I can't stand what I'm feeling
The emotions I am experiencing are too intense for me to handle.
It's just like poison in my veins
The feelings consume me like a toxic substance.
I know that I'm speaking
I am aware that I am talking about the problem.
But I don't know what I'm saying
I am struggling to articulate my thoughts and feelings well.
And I'm hearing your voice
You are on my mind constantly.
Babe you know it's your choice
I am not trying to control or influence your actions.
I know it's no use
I am aware that my thoughts and feelings are unhelpful.
But it's the only excuse
I am using my problem as an excuse for my behavior.
That I know
I am certain of this one thing.
Let me go
I am desperate to escape this situation and my own thoughts and feelings.
Now let's be real I've been just like a child
I have been acting immaturely.
Man, someone could be taking all my toys
I feel like someone is taking things away from me unfairly.
So call me dumb, call me wild
I am willing to admit my faults and weaknesses.
See that's the thing with little boys
This behavior is typical of young, immature individuals.
Oh, I know I can't get it out in the shower
I am unable to escape from my thoughts even when I am alone.
Or drink it off at the bar
I have tried to numb my feelings with alcohol but it's not effective.
This sugar's gone sour
Something that was once enjoyable has become unpleasant.
And it's gone way too far
The problem has escalated beyond what is reasonable or manageable.
The bitch just keeps telling me no
The problem seems to be intractable and unresolvable.
This demon is killing me
I am being severely harmed by my own thoughts and feelings.
And, oh, Christ it's filling me
The problem is all-consuming and overwhelming.
This jealousy
The root of the problem is jealousy.
Oh, and I just can't believe
I am struggling to accept or deal with the problem.
This jealousy
The root of the problem is jealousy.
This jealousy for you
I am jealous of someone or something related to you.
Oh, this jealousy
The root of the problem is jealousy.
This jealousy for you...
I am jealous of someone or something related to you.
Contributed by Julian F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@beaortellado4617
2023 AND I STILL LOVE THIS GEM
@keikustar
honestly I've needed a good old Darren kick for a minute now. thanks
@ImTMZ
We're still here in 2023
@sxw162
when are you gonna stop playing and release a studio version of stutter i've been waiting seven years
@panakinskywalker6391
YES ME TOO
@ersaida
oh god YES I LOVE THIS SONG
@averybrooks8537
Give me that Darren it’s been ten.
@isabelhoch3713
AHAHAHA
@peejayyy92
ily darren criss
@miguellujan2493
My favorite.