Jealous
New Kids on the Block Lyrics


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Your smile, oh, your eyes, they light up, trouble skies,
Trouble skies
Your face, beautiful grace, just one look and I'm amazed,
I'm amazed
You came, something changed, now my life ain't the same,
Ain't the same

But I'm blue
And sometimes it feels like I've been fractured inside
Baby, I'm jealous, jealous
Ah, baby, I'm jealous, jealous

No way, there's no way I can break through this pain,
Through this pain
Uh, I feel so confused and my heart feels a fool,
Feels a fool

But I'm blue,
So blue,
Baby I'm blue
And sometimes it feels like I'm fractured inside.
Baby, I'm jealous, jealous
Ah, baby, I'm jealous, I'm jealous
I'm so jealous
Ah, jealous baby
Baby I'm jealous

Can't stop thinking of you, 'cause I'm so jealous, baby
Can't stop feeling so blue, sometimes I'm jealous, baby
Can't stop thinking of you, 'cause I'm so jealous, baby
You're just so careless, baby

But I'm blue,
Baby I'm blue
'Cause sometimes it feels like I'm fractured inside
Baby, I'm jealous,
Ah baby I'm jealous
Baby I'm blue
And sometimes it feels like I'm fractured inside




Baby, I'm jealous, jealous
Ah baby I'm jealous jealous

Overall Meaning

The song "Jealous" by New Kids on the Block is about someone who has fallen deeply in love with another person, but also experiences feelings of jealousy and insecurity. The singer is amazed by the beauty and grace of the person they love, but at the same time, they feel fractured and blue inside. They feel like their jealousy is causing immense pain and confusion, and they can't break through it. The lyrics "Can't stop thinking of you, 'cause I'm so jealous, baby / Can't stop feeling so blue, sometimes I'm jealous, baby / You're just so careless, baby" describe the frustration the singer is feeling with their own jealousy and the perceived carelessness of their loved one.


Throughout the song, the repetition of the phrase "baby, I'm jealous" emphasizes the sense of insecurity and fragility the singer is experiencing. The lyrics also use metaphorical language to describe the singer's emotional state, such as "trouble skies" and "fractured inside." The song conveys a message of how powerful and overwhelming jealousy can be in a romantic relationship and how it can lead to feelings of isolation and disconnection.


Line by Line Meaning

Your smile, oh, your eyes, they light up, trouble skies,
You have such a beautiful smile and your eyes shine so bright that even the gloomiest day becomes full of brightness.


Your face, beautiful grace, just one look and I'm amazed,
Your face holds such captivating beauty that even a single glance leaves me mesmerized and awestruck.


You came, something changed, now my life ain't the same,
Since you entered my life, a significant transformation has occurred, and things are no longer the same as they used to be.


But I'm blue
Despite all the amazing feelings, I still feel sad or depressed inside.


And sometimes it feels like I've been fractured inside
Occasionally, it feels like I'm broken inside, and I'm struggling to mend and recover.


Baby, I'm jealous, jealous
It's hard to see you interact with other people, making me feel worried that you might be attracted to them rather than me.


No way, there's no way I can break through this pain,
I am finding it almost impossible to escape the agony I am feeling.


Uh, I feel so confused and my heart feels a fool,
I feel bewildered and foolish to think that we could have a chance when there is no future for us.


Can't stop thinking of you, 'cause I'm so jealous, baby
I can't halt the thoughts that flow through my mind which make me feel unbearably envious of you, baby.


Can't stop feeling so blue, sometimes I'm jealous, baby
I can't control the extent to which being jealous of you might cause me to feel down and unhappy.


You're just so careless, baby
You don't seem to recognize the power you have over me and how much my heart is suffering because of you.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LARS JENSEN, MARTIN LARSSON, JAMIE SCOTT

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@Wolfhoundersful

[Verse 1:]
Your smile, oh, your eyes,
They light up trouble skies, trouble skies.
Your face, beautiful ways,
Just one look and I'm amazed, I'm amazed.
You came, something changed,
Now my life ain't the same, ain't the same.

[Chorus:]
But I'm blue.
And sometimes it feels like I'm fractured inside.
Baby, I'm jealous, jealous.
Uh, baby, I'm jealous.

[Verse 2:]
No way, there's no way
I can break through this pain, through this pain.
I feel so confused
And my heart feels a fool, feels a fool.

[Chorus:]
But I'm blue, so blue.
Baby I'm blue.
And sometimes it feels like I'm fractured inside.
Baby, I'm jealous, jealous.
Uh, baby, I'm jealous.

[Bridge:]
Can't stop thinking of you, cause I'm so jealous, baby
Can't stop feeling so blue, sometimes I'm jealous, baby
Can't stop thinking of you, cause I'm so jealous, baby
She's just so careless, baby.

[Chorus:]
But I'm blue.
Baby I'm blue.
And sometimes it feels like I'm fractured inside.
Baby, I'm jealous, jealous.
Uh, baby, I'm jealous



All comments from YouTube:

@latonyatownes5435

This is my absolute favorite from this album along with Survive You...I love the chorus and Jordan's vocals

@Articulate20

They have re-invented themselves amazingly. The Album speaks volumes of their artistry & the respect that they not only earned & deserved, but the BH's that have been with them on the same journey!!!!! They're credible. Much Respect!!! #FantasticSoundFantasticAlbumFantasticGroup!!!#

@cinthiadacruzoliveirarapos7354

Maravilhosa música.Eu amo todas as musicas deles.💚💚💛❤👄

@goonerondablock

Right from the first listen to 10, this is my favourite song! Love Jordan's voice (as always!), Donnie's voice is ultra sexy on this song too! Donnie has improved vocally throughout this album. Can't stop singing and playing this song! Love it!

@dreamsbv8505

What a beautiful Song! The voice of Donnie ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️I love NKOTB!

@silvanamarilia7867

Não canso de ouvir!

@dotfern3010

❤ Beautiful song...! Great melody... ! And the harmonizing is incomparable.... ! Love it...! ❤❤❤❤❤

@joaquimvb2008

PQP!!! Esta música é linda...a versão ao vivo é mais linda ainda....Os caras estão arrebentando...

@latonyatownes5435

One of the best songs on the album...still listening in August 2020 daily on repeat

@DeeBaby575

Love this song, I always start dancing on spot when it starts playing...whether I'm at home, on the bus or walking down the street!! Thanks guys, LOVE IT XxOo

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