Jealous
Nick Jonas Ft. B.o.B Lyrics
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I'm starting to think you want him too
Am I crazy? Have I lost ya?
Even though I know you love me, can't help it
I turn my chin music up
And I'm puffing my chest
I'm getting red in the face
It's not your fault that they hover
I mean no disrespect
It's my right to be hellish
I still get jealous
'Cause you're too sexy, beautiful
And everybody wants a taste
That's why (that's why)
I still get jealous
'Cause you're too sexy, beautiful
And everybody wants a taste
That's why (that's why)
I still get jealous
I wish you didn't have to post it all
I wish you'd save a little bit just for me
Protective or possessive? Yeah
Call it passive or aggressive
I turn my chin music up
And I'm puffing my chest
I'm getting red in the face
You can call me obsessed
It's not your fault that they hover
I mean no disrespect
It's my right to be hellish
I still get jealous
'Cause you're too sexy, beautiful
And everybody wants a taste
That's why (that's why)
I still get jealous
'Cause you're too sexy, beautiful
And everybody wants a taste
That's why (that's why)
I still get jealous
We're the only ones invited (invited)
I said there's no one else for you (for you)
'Cause you know I get excited, yeah
When you get jealous too
I'll turn my chin music up
And I'm puffing my chest
I'm turning red in the face
You can call me obsessed
It's not your fault that they hover
I mean no disrespect
It's my right to be hellish
I still get jealous
'Cause you're too sexy, beautiful
And everybody wants a taste
That's why (that's why)
I still get jealous
'Cause you're too sexy, beautiful
And everybody wants a taste
That's why (that's why)
I still get jealous
Oh (that's why)
I still get jealous
Oh (that's why)
I still get jealous
The song "Jealous" by Nick Jonas Ft. B.o.B is an emotional expression of love and possessiveness. The lyrics depict the singer's jealousy and insecurity towards his partner due to other people's attention towards them. The song begins with the singer expressing his discomfort with the way someone is looking at his partner and wonders if his partner wants the attention too. This thought haunts the singer despite knowing his partner's love towards him, and he cannot help but feel jealous.
The chorus emphasizes the reason for his jealousy- his partner's stunning beauty, which makes everyone attracted to her. He admits that he has the right to be "hellish" because of his possessive behavior towards her. The second verse reveals that the singer wishes his partner could keep some of her moments private instead of posting them for everyone to see. He is aware that his behavior may seem aggressive or passive, which he terms as "Protective or possessive."
The song's bridge changes the mood from the singer's jealousy to the partner's affirmation of love towards him, stating that he is the only one invited and that there is no one else for her. The song ends with the singer admitting that despite his partner's assurance, he still gets jealous because of her attractiveness.
The song's music video features Nick Jonas at a party with his girlfriend, played by his real-life girlfriend Olivia Culpo. The video encourages fans to explore their feelings about jealousy and reevaluate what they may see as possessiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't like the way he's looking at you
I am jealous because I see someone else admiring you.
I'm starting to think you want him too
I am worried that you may be interested in someone else.
Am I crazy, have I lost ya?
I am questioning my sanity and wondering if you still love me.
Even though I know you love me, can't help it
Despite being aware of your love for me, I still get jealous.
I turn my chin music up
I try to distract myself from my jealousy by listening to music.
And I'm puffing my chest
I am trying to appear confident and strong in front of you.
I'm getting ready to face you
I am preparing myself to confront you about my jealousy.
You can call me obsessed
You may see me as overly fixated on you, but I cannot help my feelings.
It's not your fault that they hover
You are not responsible for other people's attraction to you.
I mean no disrespect
I do not intend to insult or offend you with my jealousy.
It's my right to be hellish
I have the freedom to express my jealousy even if it upsets you.
I still get jealous
Despite my efforts to control it, I cannot stop feeling jealous.
'Cause you're too sexy, beautiful
I am jealous because you are incredibly attractive and desirable.
And everybody wants a taste
Other people are also attracted to you and I am afraid of losing you.
That's why (that's why)
This is the reason for my jealousy.
I wish you didn't have to post it all
I would prefer if you did not share every aspect of your life on social media.
I wish you'd save a little bit just for me
I want you to keep some things private and exclusive to our relationship.
Protective or possessive, yeah
I am not sure if my jealousy is a sign of me being protective of you or possessive.
Call it passive or aggressive
I am not sure if my jealousy is expressed in a subtle or obvious manner.
You're the only one invited
You are the only one I want to be with.
I said there's no one else for you
I believe that you do not need anyone else besides me.
'Cause you know I get excited, yeah
You know that I am passionate and enthusiastic about our relationship.
When you get jealous too
I find it comforting when you are also jealous because it shows how much you care.
Oh (that's why)
This is the reason for my jealousy.
I still get jealous
Despite my efforts to control it, I cannot stop feeling jealous.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Nicholas Jerry Jonas, Nolan Joseph Lambroza, Simon Wilcox
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