Jealousy
Katie Armiger Lyrics


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VERSE #1:

Bless your heart
You're the sweetest thing
All done up and no diamond ring
You're looking hard to meet your match
And what you're going down ain't hard to catch
You best think twice
'Cause that man you've been making eyes at
Has got my name across his heart

CHORUS:

Back away slowly
And no one gets hurt
Anyone who knows me
Knows when I'm in red
I'm seeing green
And I can't help it
I just get mean
When it comes over me
Jealousy

VERSE #2:

Let me tell a tale of lies and sin
About a girl I thought was my best friend
She whispered soft in my man's ear
But as love would have it
She disappeared
To this day
Her family hopes and prays that
She'll turn up again somewhere

CHORUS





CHORUS

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Katie Armiger's song Jealousy are a warning to a woman who is trying to catch the attention of a man that the singer sees as hers. The first verse describes the woman as sweet and attractive but without a diamond ring, implying that she is looking for a man to complete her life. However, the singer warns her to think twice before getting involved with the man she has been making eyes at, as he already has her name across his heart. The chorus is a plea to the woman to back away slowly to avoid any conflict, as the singer admits she can't help getting mean when she is consumed by jealousy.


In the second verse, the singer tells a tale of a betrayal by a friend who whispered in her man's ear, but then disappeared. The family of the friend still hopes and prays for her return. This verse adds to the theme of jealousy and distrust, as the singer seems to have been hurt before and is now fiercely protective of her relationship. The blend of country and pop influences in the song, along with Katie Armiger's powerful vocals, create a catchy yet emotional tune that explores the complex emotions behind jealousy in relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Bless your heart
I acknowledge your good intentions


You're the sweetest thing
You are kind and endearing


All done up and no diamond ring
You dress elegantly, but you are not engaged


You're looking hard to meet your match
You are actively seeking a romantic partner


And what you're going down ain't hard to catch
Your behavior is obvious and easy to understand


You best think twice
I advise you to reconsider your actions


'Cause that man you've been making eyes at
The man you have been interested in


Has got my name across his heart
He is committed to me and our relationship


Back away slowly
I suggest you retreat calmly


And no one gets hurt
There will be no negative consequences


Anyone who knows me
Those familiar with my behavior


Knows when I'm in red
Recognize when I am angry


I'm seeing green
I am experiencing jealousy


And I can't help it
I have no control over my emotions


I just get mean
I become cruel and unpleasant


When it comes over me
When I am overwhelmed by jealousy


Let me tell a tale of lies and sin
I have a story of deceit and immorality to share


About a girl I thought was my best friend
Regarding a female I believed to be my closest companion


She whispered soft in my man's ear
She spoke gently to my boyfriend


But as love would have it
As fate would have it


She disappeared
She vanished


To this day
Even now


Her family hopes and prays that
Her relatives desire and pray for


She'll turn up again somewhere
She will reappear in some location




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