I'm Jealous
Ike And Tina Turner Lyrics
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I thought you weren't treating me right
I love you much too much
It's jealousy I guess
I tossed and turned all last night
I rolled and tumbled all last night
I dreamed someone was holding you tight
I tossed and turned all last night
I guess I'm jealous and can't help it
But I love you much too much
I asked the Lord to please help me
So I don't dream of such
I guess you think silly of me
But I'm living down in misery
There ain't no use to lie, I'm tore up in my lie
I tossed and turned all last night
I guess I'm jealous and can't help it
But I love you much too much
I ask the Lord to please help me
So I don't dream of such
But I guess you think silly of me
But I'm living down in misery
There ain't no use to lie, I'm tore up in my lie
I tossed and turned all last night
Oh baby, now you know, you know I'm jealous of you
So why don't you, why don't you come on and treat me right
You know I love you daddy, show me that you love me too
The song "I'm Jealous" by Ike and Tina Turner is a classic blues song about jealousy in a relationship. The lyrics describe the singer's restless night where they couldn't sleep because they felt jealous of their partner. They dreamed that someone else was holding their partner tight, and they couldn't help feeling jealous despite loving them deeply. The singer admits that they are torn up inside and living in misery because of their jealousy.
The song captures the painful and anxious feelings that come with jealousy within a relationship. It speaks to the insecurity and fear of losing someone that can plague even the strongest of love affairs. The singer's plea to their partner at the end of the song highlights their desire for reassurance and validation from the person they love.
Overall, "I'm Jealous" is a powerful and relatable song that captures the negative impact of jealousy in relationships. It serves as a reminder of the importance of communication and trust between partners to overcome feelings of jealousy and insecurity.
Line by Line Meaning
I tossed and turned all last night
I had trouble sleeping last night.
I thought you weren't treating me right
I had doubts about your commitment to me.
I love you much too much
I am very deeply in love with you.
It's jealousy I guess
My emotions are driven by jealousy.
I dreamed someone was holding you tight
I had a nightmare that you were with someone else.
There ain't no use to lie, I'll love you till I die
I can't deny my love for you, and it will last my whole life.
I guess I'm jealous and can't help it
My jealousy is beyond my control.
I asked the Lord to please help me
I have prayed for help with my jealousy.
So I don't dream of such
To prevent having nightmares of you being with someone else.
I'm living down in misery
I am deeply unhappy right now.
I'm tore up in my lie
I am suffering from the conflict within myself.
Oh baby, now you know, you know I'm jealous of you
I want you to know that my jealousy is real.
So why don't you, why don't you come on and treat me right
I need reassurance and affection from you to ease my jealousy.
You know I love you daddy, show me that you love me too
I want you to reciprocate my love and give me the attention I need.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JANE BOSSUNG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Roy Sanders
I love all of Ike and Tina's records that were recorded for Sue Records in the sixties.
Wisewoman77
Now this is truly a blast from the past!!
JaiTonyo Daniels
I 💘 love it
Steve
In my personal collection
Hello Channel
In mine too!
Babyboomer67
OOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooOOOOOOooOooooohhhhHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhh!
Sooooo nice!!!
Hadas Hall
Ike RIP
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screamin dirt..lol
Tina is a treasure
Beyonce who?
king iantuition.
Beyoncé Beyoncé. Who Tina adored.
Evelyn Wright
Love doesnt exist. Quit being jealous over silly relationships. Its not worth it. Single is the one to go. Less stress. Be like me. You'll be happier. And you wont have to give up the cookies☺