Jealousy
San Cisco feat. Isabella Manfredi Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
It's good for no one
Like walking around with a loaded gun
You're insecure, wish you never knew her
Hold you down quicker
And your friends are even fewer
I don't know just what I'd do
If I found out, all the boys you're talking to
Jealousy has a hold on you
Jealousy's gonna rip you in two
Jealousy has a hold on you
Jealousy's gonna rip you in two
Girl, you're the only one
Yep, you're the only one
Yep, you're the only one
Girl, you're the only one
You walk around with a loaded gun
Watch out boy you're gonna shoot someone
You walk around with a loaded gun
They're scared of you, you're no fun
Jealousy has a hold on you
Jealousy's gonna rip you in two
Jealousy has a hold on you
Jealousy's gonna rip you in two
Girl, you're the only one
Yep, you're the only one
Girl, you're my only one
Yep, you're the only one
I'm not your latest purchase, boy
I'm with you 'cause you're worth
Positions are for keeping
Lovers need their freedom, I know
I don't want you to bring me
Awesome sorts could never cut me
Jealousy is gonna bring you undone
Maybe I'm not the only one
Jealousy, jealousy
Jealousy has a hold on you
Jealousy's gonna rip you in two
Jealousy has a hold on you
Jealousy's gonna rip you in two
Girl, you're the only one
Yep, you're the only one
Girl, you're my only one
Yep, you're the only one
San Cisco's "Jealousy" is a song about an insecure and jealous lover who can't trust their partner. The opening line, "Jealousy has a hold on you," sets the tone for the song, as the singer attempts to warn their lover of the dangers of jealousy. The lyrics suggest that jealousy is not healthy for anyone, and it's "like walking around with a loaded gun." The lover's jealousy has caused them to become isolated and lose friends as they become more and more consumed by their own insecurity.
The singer admits that they don't know what they would do if they found out their partner was talking to other boys. This insecurity, however, is not just limited to the lover as the line "You walk around with a loaded gun, watch out boy you're gonna shoot someone" suggests that the person being sung to is also explosive.
As the song progresses, the dynamics of the relationship become clearer. The singer asserts that they're not just their partner's latest purchase, and that they're with them because they value them. They tell their partner that positions are for keeping, and that lovers need their freedom. The lyrics towards the end show a more nuanced relationship between the two, and it's left ambiguous as to whether or not the person being sung to is actually unfaithful.
Line by Line Meaning
Jealousy has a hold on you
You are consumed by an intense feeling of envy
It's good for no one
Jealousy harms both you and those around you
Like walking around with a loaded gun
Jealousy is like carrying a dangerous weapon that can go off at any moment
You're insecure, wish you never knew her
Your feelings of insecurity arise from the fact that you feel threatened by someone else's presence in your life
Hold you down quicker
Jealousy acts as a weight that pulls you down faster than anything else
And your friends are even fewer
Your jealousy is also causing you to push away those close to you
I don't know just what I'd do
I'm uncertain of how I would react
If I found out, all the boys you're talking to
If I discovered that you were speaking to other guys
Yeah, I don't know what I would do, yeah
I'm still unsure of how I would handle that knowledge
Jealousy's gonna rip you in two
Your intense jealousy will cause you emotional harm
Girl, you're the only one
You are the sole object of my affection
You walk around with a loaded gun
Your jealousy is like carrying a loaded weapon that can go off at any moment
Watch out boy you're gonna shoot someone
Your jealousy may cause you to hurt someone unintentionally
They're scared of you, you're no fun
Your intense and irrational jealousy is causing others to fear you and avoid being around you
I'm not your latest purchase, boy
I'm not someone you can possess or control
I'm with you 'cause you're worth
I'm with you because I value you as a person
Positions are for keeping
Relationships are not about maintaining power or control over the other person
Lovers need their freedom, I know
In order for a relationship to be healthy, both parties need to have their own space and autonomy
I don't want you to bring me
I don't want you to drag me down with your irrational jealousy
Awesome sorts could never cut me
I am not swayed by superficial qualities or material possessions
Jealousy is gonna bring you undone
Your intense jealousy will lead to your emotional undoing
Maybe I'm not the only one
Perhaps there are other people you are jealous of or I'm not the only one you're interested in
Jealousy, jealousy
Repeating the word 'jealousy' for emphasis on the theme of the song
Contributed by Kaitlyn I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
blucat4
Really really good! Beautiful live mix, kudos to the mix/sound person/s, and of course great singing as well! 🙂
brett mcelhinney
Awesome song love it
Edwin Normando
Excelente propuesta! 🌹 🎶
zero
I am beyond sad I missed out on seeing this