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Juelz Santana Lyrics


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I'm sorry....
I mean it too... let me talk to you..
knahmsayin?, tell you what it was all about maybe

(Jealousy)
We was in love it had to be the (Jealousy)
that had me buggin all for nuttin (Jealousy, yeah)
Now I'm a loner 'cause of (Jealousy, yeah)
I'm sorry man, oh

[Verse 1: Juelz]
Baby, all I wanted was a chance with you
little love, little dance, romance with you
shit I had big plans for you
swear to God I never meant to put my hands on you
that's not somethin that a man would do
that's not something I had plans to do, I had plans to move
take you with me, give you the Coupe
give you the shoes, instead I was hearin' the news...
You was out there buggin', fuckin'
doin your dirt when, I was in the studio workin'..
shit I'm tryna make music that's perfect
instead I gotta hear you out there foolin' and flirtin'
You and your friends got a bad reputation already
if I'm not mistaken already...uh
but I gotta 'pologize to your mother and father
shoulda never put my hands on your daughter
But I ain't askin' you to drop no charges shit
I did what I did, deserve the consequence
I can't see myself copping a plea
to one of these niggaz who bleeds the same as me
I'ma G, I will cock and squeeze
the same as E, take it to the same degree, please
so let's leave it alone, we don't need this at home
especially all over some fuckin..

(Jealousy, yeah) yeah that's what it's about right?
(Jealousy, yeah), I never meant to touch you
(Jealousy, yeah)
uh, it was the (Jealousy,yeah)
I was buggin, high (Jealousy, yeah)
whoa (Jealousy, yeah)
God forgive me my... (Jealousy, yeah)

If I could take it back, you know I would, yes I would, yes I would

[Verse 2: Juelz]
Shit, now I don't know what made me..lift my hand up
swing it at you, I musta been crazy
musta been high, twisted off hazy
fuck am I doing?, this is my baby
and now I'm feeling like Kane from Menace II Society
know your brothers want to come back and fire me
now I'm riding with my riders beside of me
can't get caught slippin so they riding beside of me
and Cam told me not to fuck with you
he told me you known, the blocks corrupted you
I told him nah, I had it locked, threw cuffs on you..
plus I had lots of love for you..huh
so I'm stickin with my heart, that's my nigga to the heart
but I'm stickin with my heart
Now look....I'm sittin in the dark
facin' a charge, gotta go sit up in a court
all because, I was stupid and dumb
shoulda never went through it with hun, shit
but to this day, I never knew this would come
i never thought that I would go through this with hun, no
the one I wanted to marry...wanted to carry my baby through life
maybe this life... we can't be together
can't see together, can't see each other
don't need each other, won't be together
'cause of..

Jealousy, yeah
oh, jealousy yeah
Jealousy, yeah
Damn, why did we have to go through this (Jealousy yeah)
and its all because of this (Jealousy, yeah)
I admit I was (Jealousy, yeah,)
Jealousy, yeah





uh, you was playin them games too
sayin them names too...

Overall Meaning

In Juelz Santana's song "Problems," he addresses the issues in his failed relationship with his lover, blaming it all on jealousy. The chorus repeats the word "jealousy," which reflects the root cause of the relationship problems. The first verse apologizes for the mistreatment that was caused by jealousy, stating that he never intended to put his hands on her, and that he was just trying to make music when he heard news of her infidelity. However, he still takes responsibility for his actions and does not believe he should plea to a lesser charge. In the second verse, Juelz reflects on how much his relationship meant to him and how much he truly loved this person, even though there were red flags from the start. He then speaks about his current situation wherein he is about to face the consequences of his actions, and he knows he may never be with his girlfriend again.


The message of the song is that while jealousy can often be a natural feeling in a relationship, if it is not controlled, it can cause severe problems that may end the relationship altogether. Juelz Santana's apology and regrets throughout the song show that he has realized the severity of the situation, and he advises listeners to take action when they experience feelings of jealousy to prevent relationships from falling apart.


Line by Line Meaning

(Jealousy yeah) I'm sorry (oh)
Apologizing for the mistakes caused by jealousy


(Jealousy yeah)I mean it too (ooh)
Sincere admission of guilt and remorse due to jealousy


(Jealousy yeah)let me talk to you (oh)
Requesting a chance to explain the situation that arose due to jealousy


(Jealousy yeah)Know what I'm sayin'?
Asking whether the explanation is clear and understandable


(Jealousy yeah) tell you what it was all about maybe (ooh)
Offering to explain what happened due to jealousy


(Jealousy yeah) We was in love it had to be the (Jealousy yeah, oh)
Realizing that jealousy caused issues in a previous relationship


That had me buggin' all for nohtin' (Jealousy, yeah ooh)
Feeling paranoid and anxious due to unfounded jealousy


Now I'm alone because of (Jealousy, yeah ooh)
Understanding that jealousy led to the end of the relationship


(Jealousy, yeah)I'm sorry man, oh
Apologizing again for the behavior caused by jealousy


Baby, all I wanted was a chance with you (yeah)
Expressing love and desire for a chance to be with the partner


Little love, little dance, romance with you
Describing the desire for a simple, loving relationship


Shit I had big plans for you (ooh)
Having big dreams for the relationship that were ruined by jealousy


Swear to God I never meant to put my hands on you
Acknowledging the mistake of physical violence during a jealous moment


That's not somethin' that a man would do (oh)
Realizing that such violent behavior is not acceptable as a man


That's not somethin' I had plans to do, I had plans to move
Explaining that physical violence was never a planned action


Take you with me, give the Coupe (yeah)
Describing the desire to share a life together


Give you the shoes, instead I was hearin' the news
Regretting that negative news about the partner was being heard instead of sharing happy moments together


You was out there buggin', fuckin' (yeah)
Feeling hurt that the partner was unfaithful


Doin' your dirt when, I was in the studio workin' (shit)
Feeling betrayed that the partner was unfaithful while the singer was working hard to provide for them


shit, I'm tryna make music that's perfect (ooh)
Describing his own goals while working on music


Instead I gotta hear you out there foolin' and flirtin'
Feeling annoyed about partner's flirtatious behavior


You and your friends got a bad reputation already
Feeling frustrated that the partner had a negative reputation


If I'm not mistaken already uh
Uncertain if the negative reputation was warranted


But I gotta 'pologize to your mother and father (yeah)
Willing to apologize to the partner's family for his own mistakes


Shoulda never put my hands on your daughter
Regretting having been violent towards the partner


But I ain't askin' you to drop no charges, shit
Accepting the consequences of his actions, and not expecting leniency


I did what I did, deserve the consequence
Accepting accountability for his actions


I can't see myself copping a plea (ooh)
Refusing to make excuses for his actions


To one of these niggas who bleed the same as me
Referring to someone who is also from the same background


I'm a G, I will cock and squeeze
Describing that he's a gangster and will defend himself


The same as he, take it to the same degree, please
Saying he will react in self-defense to someone of his own caliber


So let's leave it alone (yeah), we don't need this at home
Advocating for ending conflict and being peaceful at home


Yeah that's what it's about right? (oh)
Questioning whether the issue is due to jealousy


I never meant to touch you (ooh)
Clarifying that physical harm was never intended


Uh, it was the (Jealousy,yeah) (ooh)
Attributing the issue to jealousy


I was buggin', high (Jealousy, yeah)(oh)
Feeling paranoid and anxious due to jealousy and drug use


Whoa (Jealousy, yeah)(ooh)
Expressing surprise at the effects of jealousy


God forgive me my (Jealousy, yeah)(oh)
Asking for forgiveness for the mistakes caused by jealousy


If I could take it back (Jealousy yeah)
Expressing regret and wish to undo the mistakes


You know I would, yes I would, yes I would (ooh)
Clarifying that he would undo the mistakes if possible


Shit, now I don't know what made me..lift my hand up (yeah)
Uncertain why he acted violently


Swing it at you, I musta' been crazy
Regretting having acted violently and realizing that it was crazy


Musta' been high, twisted off hazy
Suggesting that drug use may have contributed to the situation


Fuck am I doing?, this is my baby
Realizing that the partner is important, and regretting the mistake


And now I'm feeling like Kane from Menace II Society (oh)
Feeling like the character in a movie who made bad choices and paid the price


Know your brothers wanna come back and find me
Feeling that the partner's family members may want revenge


Now I'm riding with my riders beside of me
Traveling with bodyguards for safety


Can't get caught slippin' so they riding beside of me
Being cautious to avoid further conflict


He told me you known, the blocks corrupted you
Indicating that the partner has a negative reputation in the neighborhood


I told him nah, I had it locked, threw cuffs on you,
Insisting that the partner was faithful and didn't deserve a bad reputation


Plus I had lots of love for you, huh
Explaining that love was the motivation for the relationship


So I'm stickin' with my heart (oh), that's my nigga to the heart
Acknowledging loyalty to the partner despite issues


Now look, I'm sittin' in the dark (yeah)
Feeling depressed and alone


Facin' a charge, gotta go sit up in a court
Dealing with legal consequences for the violent behavior


All because, I was stupid and dumb
Admitting responsibility


Shoulda never went through it with hun, shit
Regretting the mistake and wishing to undo it


But to this day, I never knew this would come (ooh)
Expressing surprise that the issue arose and had major consequences


I never thought that I would go through this with hun, no
Not anticipating that the relationship would end due to jealousy and violence


The one I wanted to marry, wanted to carry my baby through life,
Expressing long-term commitment and desire for a future with the partner


Maybe this life, we can't be together
Realizing that this relationship may not be possible


Can't see together (yeah), can't see each other
Feeling that continued contact or relationship may not be healthy


Don't need each other, won't be together
Realizing that the relationship is over and both parties should move on


Cause Jealousy, yeah
Recognizing that jealousy ultimately caused the issues


Oh, jealousy yeah ooh,
Stating that jealousy was a powerful and destructive force


Damn, why did we have to go through this (Jealousy yeah)(oh)
Expressing regret and sadness that the relationship ended due to jealousy


And its all because of this (Jealousy, yeah)(ooh)
Blaming jealousy for the downfall of the relationship


I admit I was (Jealousy, yeah,)(oh)
Acknowledging personal responsibility for the jealousy that caused issues


Jealousy, yeah (ooh)
Reflecting on the power of jealousy and its negative effects


Uh, you was playin' them games too
Suspecting that the partner was not entirely innocent and had played games


Sayin' them names too
Believing that the partner was untruthful about names mentioned




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDGAR PEASE, HAROLD D. PAYNE, HENRI CHARLEMAGNE, LARON L. JAMES, MICHAEL SCARPIELLO

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