Jealousy
Doillon Lou Lyrics

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Jealousy the way you treat me,
You never seem to leave,
You're always there to tease me

Jealousy, the way you beat me,
Even when he's gone,
I'm never quite alone

Jealousy one day you'll finish me,
Like maggots do flesh,
But at least they come with rest.

It's never "I",
It's always "we",
Side to side,
We keep each other company,
You're always there,
My faithful devotee

Jealousy, the way you shake me,
You make me dream it all,
And then you watch me fall,

Jealousy, It's only you I see
Written on the walls,
Happening behind doors

Jealousy, the way you beat me,
Even when he's gone,
I'm never quite alone

It's never "I",
It's always "we",
Side to side,
We keep each other company,
You're always there,
My faithful devotee

It's never "I",
It's always "we",
Side to side,
We keep each other company,

It's always you,
My faithful devotee

Overall Meaning

The song "Jealousy" by Doillon Lou depicts a complex relationship between the singer and jealousy personified. Throughout the verses, jealousy is described as an ever-present force in the singer's life, acting as a constant companion, even when her partner is absent. The lyrics suggest that jealousy is not a passing emotion but rather a relentless force that consumes the singer’s thoughts and actions. The phrase "It's never 'I', it's always 'we'" suggests that the singer sees herself as inseparable from jealousy, and that the two are intertwined in an unhealthy and destructive way.

The song also suggests that jealousy has a violent aspect to it, with lyrics such as "Jealousy, the way you beat me" and "Jealousy, the way you shake me". The use of imagery like "maggots do flesh" suggests that jealousy is a parasitic force that slowly eats away at the singer’s well-being. Despite the negative aspects of jealousy, the singer still describes it as a "faithful devotee," indicating a complex and potentially co-dependent relationship.

Overall, "Jealousy" is a haunting and introspective track that delves into the complicated emotions and behaviors that come with jealousy. It serves as a poignant commentary on the destructive power of this emotion and the way that it can consume individuals.

Line by Line Meaning

Jealousy the way you treat me,
Jealousy affects the way you treat me

You never seem to leave,
Jealousy is always present

You're always there to tease me
Jealousy taunts and teases me

Jealousy, the way you beat me,
Jealousy harms and hurts me

Even when he's gone,
Even when my partner is not around

I'm never quite alone
Jealousy makes me feel like I'm never truly alone

Jealousy one day you'll finish me,
Jealousy will eventually destroy me

Like maggots do flesh,
Jealousy will consume me like maggots consume flesh

But at least they come with rest.
Death provides rest from the consuming effects of jealousy

It's never "I",
Jealousy makes everything about "us"

It's always "we",
Jealousy makes everything about both of us