... Throughout the 1950s, Laine enjoyed a second career singing the title songs of Hollywood films and television shows, including: Gunfight At OK Corral, 3:10 To Yuma, Bullwhip, and Rawhide. His rendition of the title song for Mel Brooks' 1974 movie Blazing Saddles won an Oscar nomination for Best Song, and his recording of "Rawhide" for the television series of the same name has become a classic of the genre.
Jealousy
Frankie Laine Lyrics
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I sometimes wonder
If this spell that I'm under
Can only be a melody
For I know no one but me has won your heart, but
When the music starts, my peace departs
From the moment they play that lovely strain
This jealousy that tortures me is ecstasy, mystery, pain
We dance to a tango of love
Your heart beats with mine as we sway
Your eyes give the answer I'm dreaming of
That soft word your cruel lips will never say
I fear that the music will end
And shatter the spell it may lend
To make me believe when your eyes just deceive
But it's only the tango you love
I fear that the music will end
And shatter the spell it may lend
To make me believe when your eyes just deceive
And it's only the tango you love
It's only the tango that you love!
In the song Jealousy by Frankie Laine, the singer explores the emotions of jealousy. He describes how jealousy tortures him both day and night, and how he wonders whether this feeling is caused by a mere melody or something deeper. The singer understands that he is the only one who has won the heart of the person he is singing about, however, every time the music starts playing, his peace departs, and he is left feeling tortured. The melody, that sweet sound that enchants them both, seems to bring them closer in their love, but at the same time, it deepens the feelings of jealousy within the singer. He expresses that the jealousy he feels evokes a mixture of emotions, including ecstasy, mystery, and pain.
The song takes a turn when the singer begins to describe how he and the person he loves dance to a tango of love. Their hearts beat as one, and their eyes make the perfect connection while they sway. The singer needs to hear a soft word from the person he loves, which she never gives him, but he still feels the connection is strong. However, the singer also fears that the music will end, and that the spell they share will shatter. He knows that the person he loves does not reciprocate his feelings and that the tango is all she loves. In this song, the singer expresses how jealousy can be both beautiful and painful at the same time, and how it can take control of a person's mind and heart in equal measure.
Line by Line Meaning
Jealousy, night and day you torture me
I am plagued with constant feelings of jealousy that consume me day and night.
I sometimes wonder
I am doubtful and uncertain about the nature of my feelings and their cause.
If this spell that I'm under
I am entranced and unable to resist the pull of these overwhelming emotions.
Can only be a melody
I question whether these strong feelings are actually real or only a figment of my imagination.
For I know no one but me has won your heart, but
I am aware that you have chosen me as the one you love, yet
When the music starts, my peace departs
My sense of calm and composure is lost as soon as the music begins to play.
From the moment they play that lovely strain
Once the music starts with its beautiful melody,
And we surrender to all its charm again
Both of us are helpless to resist the allure of the music and the emotions it brings out.
This jealousy that tortures me is ecstasy, mystery, pain
The feelings of jealousy I experience are a mix of intense pleasure, confusion, and agony.
We dance to a tango of love
We are partners in a passionate dance that symbolizes our love for one another.
Your heart beats with mine as we sway
As we move together, our hearts beat in unison, reflecting the deep love we share.
Your eyes give the answer I'm dreaming of
I find the confirmation of your love in the way you look into my eyes.
That soft word your cruel lips will never say
Despite your actions and body language indicating your love for me, you cannot bring yourself to verbalize it.
I fear that the music will end
I am terrified that this beautiful moment will come to an end.
And shatter the spell it may lend
My fear is that our enchanting dance will end, and the magic it creates will be broken.
To make me believe when your eyes just deceive
I worry that your expression of love is not genuine and is only a deception.
But it's only the tango you love
In reality, your love may only be for the dance itself and not for me as a person.
It's only the tango that you love!
The dance is the only thing that truly brings you joy and happiness.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Martin Richard Gilks, Miles Stephen Hunt, Robert Jones, Malcolm Roy Treece
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dbqpaul
This is obviously a newer recording of the original but it preserves the brilliance of the original and displays what a powerful and commanding voice Frankie kept throughout his life. Exceptional.
@Mikado8848
They used to sing, "Jealousy...oh my god youve got leprosy..." What a retort.
@keithdempsey3996
The one and only Mr Frankie Laine just wonderful.
@CaptainAdderman
Brilliant arrangement, brilliant singer and brilliant song, what more can you say?
@Probably_Ben
while going through some 78s that my grandpa got at an auction, i found this. I would play it on the phonograph that he had from the thirties, now i listen to it on my record player because it’s a fantastic song with so many tempo changes which makes it more impressive. 10/10
@jorgemiranda9167
Gracias por la música.
@patryycerpa23
Què recuerdos!!!
@renatonunes2550
FANTASTIC PERFORMANCE ! Great Tango !
@petersmith6903
In the fifty he was one of are greats i remember them well thy don't sing like that any more
@keka3234
beautiful voice❤