Considered to be one of Australia's more successful rock bands of the late 1980s, their self-titled debut in 1987 had a series of successful singles, such as "No Lies," "Take Me Back," and "Welcome to the World." The band's second album, 1989's Touch, proved to be less successful commercially. Noiseworks disbanded in 1992, shortly after the release of the group's third album, Love Versus Money (1991).
Stevens has forged a successful solo career since Noiseworks with the albums Circle and Ain't No Life For The Faint Hearted. He went on to become the lead singer of INXS, but left after when he became frustrated with the band's lack of progress in generating new material.
2012 - The Band are in the studio recording a new album and touring later this year!
Discography:
Noiseworks (1987)
Touch (1989)
Love Versus Money (1991)
Greatest Hits (1992)
The band reformed in early 2007 and in 2011 toured Australian Winery's with Festival concerts.
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Jealousy
Noiseworks Lyrics
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Hey, hey, hey!
Every time I get the feeling I'm sane
Jealousy walks in and cuts me down again
Just like the enemy in my brain
(In my brain)
Just like the enemy in my brain
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!
(Jealousy)
It's driving me insane
(Jealousy)
Jealousy, jealousy is a curse
(Jealousy)
The enemy in my brain
(Jealousy, yeah)
Keeps coming on
Just like a poison in my veins
a suicidal sweat
And the teardrops fall like rain
Just like the enemy in my brain
(In my brain)
Just like the enemy in my brain
(In my brain)
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!
(Jealousy)
It's driving me insane
(Jealousy)
Jealousy, jealousy is a curse
(Jealousy)
The enemy in my brain
(Jealousy, yeah)
Fear, fear, fear, fear
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh...
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh...
Like an enemy in my brain
Makes me feels so strange
(In my brain)
When it's in my head
I get confused
And I abuse
And I don't know what to do
Fear!
Fear!
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!
(Jealousy)
It's driving me insane
(Jealousy)
Jealousy, jealousy is a curse
(Jealousy)
The enemy in my brain
(Jealousy, yeah)
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!
(Jealousy)
(In my brain)
Whoo!
(Jealousy)
(In my brain)
(Jealousy)
(In my brain)
(Jealousy, yeah)
(In my brain)
The song "Jealousy" by Noiseworks is a powerful anthem about the destructive effects of jealousy. The lyrics describe the feeling of being consumed by jealousy, which is portrayed as an enemy in the singer's brain. The lyrics use metaphors and vivid imagery to express the feeling of jealousy as a poison in the veins, a suicidal sweat, and teardrops falling like rain. The chorus repeats the word "jealousy" and emphasizes that it is a curse and an enemy in the singer's brain that is driving them insane.
The lyrics also describe the confusion and abuse that can come from being consumed by jealousy. The singer expresses fear and feeling strange when jealousy is in their head. Overall, the song is a warning about the destructive power of jealousy and the need to confront and overcome these feelings in order to live a healthy and happy life.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time I get the feeling I'm sane
The singer feels like he is doing fine and staying mentally strong
Jealousy walks in and cuts me down again
However, the destructive emotion of jealousy creeps in and brings him down
Just like the enemy in my brain
Jealousy feels like an enemy that invades the singer's mind
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!
The singer repeats the refrain to emphasize the overpowering nature of jealousy
(Jealousy)
It's driving me insane
Jealousy is so strong that it makes the singer feel crazy
(Jealousy)
Jealousy, jealousy is a curse
The singer recognizes that jealousy is a negative feeling that hurts him
(Jealousy)
The enemy in my brain
(Jealousy, yeah)
Repeating the chorus drives home the idea that jealousy is his enemy
Keeps coming on
Just like a poison in my veins
Jealousy is persistent and toxic, like poison in his bloodstream
a suicidal sweat
And the teardrops fall like rain
Jealousy causes the singer to feel intense sadness and despair
Fear, fear, fear, fear
The singer fears the power that jealousy has over him
Like an enemy in my brain
Makes me feels so strange
(In my brain)
The singer cannot shake off the feeling of jealousy and it makes him feel out of sorts
When it's in my head
I get confused
And I abuse
And I don't know what to do
Jealousy clouds the singer's judgement and makes him act impulsively
(Jealousy)
Whoo!
The singer uses an interjection to express his frustration and desperation towards jealousy
(Jealousy)
(In my brain)
(Jealousy)
(In my brain)
(Jealousy, yeah)
(In my brain)
The chorus is repeated a final time to drive home the strength of jealousy's hold over the singer
Contributed by Alexandra T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.