Peyroux started singing at the age of fifteen, when she discovered street musicians in the Latin Quarter in Paris. She joined a group called the Riverboat Shufflers, first passing round the hat, and then singing. At sixteen she joined the The Lost Wandering Blues and Jazz Band, spending two years touring Europe performing songs by the likes of Fats Waller, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and others, which provided the basis for her first album, Dreamland.
Dreamland was released in 1996, and gained widespread attention. Time called it "the most exciting, involving vocal performance by a new singer this year". Dreamland, is a brilliant recording, as Peyroux's distinctive voice is not hindered by overly intricate arrangements. Most of the accompaniment on the record is light and sparse, the way it should be for a singer with such a unique voice. Peyroux soon found herself opening for Sarah McLachlan and Cesária Évora, and made appearances at jazz festivals and on the Lilith Fair tour.
In May 2002 she joined multi-instrumentalist William Galison, and together they appeared at such venues as the Bottom Line, Joe's Pub, and the Tin Angel. In 2003 the duo released a seven-song EP entitled Got You on My Mind, which they sold at shows and online. Got You on My Mind was re-released by William Galison in August 2004; the original EP was expanded by the addition of four tracks by Gallison.
Peyroux released her own sophomore effort, Careless Love, in September 2004. The album received generally positive reviews.
Her new album, Half the Perfect World, was released on September 12, 2006. She collaborated with several artists, including Jesse Harris, Walter Becker, Larry Klein (who also produced the album), and K.d. lang, with whom Peyroux duets on a cover of the Joni Mitchell song, "River".
On July 12, 2007, she was awarded Best International Jazz Artist at the BBC Jazz Awards.
Jealous Guy
Madeleine Peyroux Lyrics
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And my heart was beating fast.
I began to lose control,
I began to lose control.
I didn't mean to hurt you.
I'm sorry that I made you cry.
Oh no, I didn't mean to hurt you.
I'm just a jealous guy.
I was feeling insecure you might not love me anymore.
I was shivering inside,
I was shivering inside.
I didn't mean...
I was trying to catch your eyes,
though that you was trying to hide.
I was swallowing my pain,
I was swallowing my pain.
I didn't mean...
In Madeleine Peyroux and William Galison's song Jealous Guy, the singer starts by confessing that they were dreaming of the past while their heart was beating fast. This sets the tone for the song that revolves around regret and remorse. As the song progresses, the singer reveals that they began to lose control and unintentionally hurt the person they loved, leading to tears and heartbreak. The singer wishes to apologize, saying that they are just a jealous guy, but it was never their intention to hurt anyone.
Throughout the song, the singer expresses their feelings of insecurity and fear of being unloved. They were trying to catch the attention of their loved one, who seemed to be hiding from them. The singer was in pain, but they were trying to swallow it to avoid causing more harm to their relationship.
Overall, "Jealous Guy" is a poignant and emotive song that explores the complex emotions of love, jealousy, and regret. It thoughtfully portrays the fragility of relationships and how one mistake can lead to devastating consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
I was dreaming of the past,
I was lost in thoughts of things that had already happened.
And my heart was beating fast.
My heart was racing with emotion.
I began to lose control,
I was starting to lose my grip on my emotions and actions.
I didn't mean to hurt you.
I never intended to cause you pain.
I'm sorry that I made you cry.
I feel remorseful that my actions caused you to cry.
Oh no, I didn't mean to hurt you.
It was never my intention to cause harm to you.
I'm just a jealous guy.
My jealousy got the best of me.
I was feeling insecure you might not love me anymore.
I was worried that your love for me had disappeared.
I was shivering inside,
I felt intense fear and anxiety in my core.
I was trying to catch your eyes,
I was attempting to make eye contact with you.
though that you was trying to hide.
Even though you were avoiding my gaze.
I was swallowing my pain,
I was working hard to suppress my own emotional distress.
I didn't mean...
I did not intend to let my jealousy and insecurity control me and our relationship.
Lyrics © BUDDE MUSIC FRANCE, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon
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John Benn
Wonderful version of a great song. Amazing sounds & so,so good.
Mariano Seco
ALTO ELEVADÍSIMO TEMA!!!
Jagjit Ishar
Awesome superb & very sweet. Love it like it.
MajorBluntz
found this album at my local library's sale. cool stuff.
CrossBonesAlex
Great harmonica player for sure
Márcia Rejane
awesome!!
Pico Tsuchino
Oh that's lovely!
Drew Engman
Holy Maria, that kills!
Jeffrey Graham
wow. to Will my most musical new york childhood friend.. John Lennon himself wd be proud.
Dagmar Graham DD NH Phl
This was the most sonorous clarinet that I've heard in many years. The brief vocal at the end was a pleasant surprise. I then listened again to fully appreciate. Thanks!