The Extraordinaires have produced three full-length albums to date. Their first, "Ribbons of War," is a brilliant themed CD telling the operatic love tale of the brooding Captain, the fair Annelies, and their forbidden love. Their second full-length - "Short Stories" - is a collection of stand-alones featuring tracks such as "The Arsonist" "Warehouse Song" and "Neighborhood Watch". In '08 they opened for Man Man on their acclaimed US tour and released "Battle of the Vans" a split 7-inch with label mates Kill You in the Face.
The Extraordinaires' newest album, entitled "Electric and Benevolent," is set for release on June 19th, 2009, as they kick off their US summer tour in Philadelphia. Music and updates can be found at their myspace: http://myspace.com/theextraordinaires
Seeds of Jealousy
The Extraordinaires Lyrics
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I can't help but wonder why you have to spend your time
Waltzing with the wind so high, you're wrapped up in its arms so tight
It scares me half to death because I'm not the jealous type
You tell me all the time that I'm your one and only love
Then every time I turn around you're laughing up above
Why am I not good enough? The competition's killing us
Annelies, where are you goin'?
I think I may just tag along so I can see what's going on
Annelies, what are you hiding?
We tell each other everything 'cause you promised with that wedding ring, Annelies
Signs of guilt and longing lust you mouth those words but I don't trust you
Take the throttle or my hand - if I can't have you no one can
Lock the doors and seal the hatches, break my heart and burn this mattress
Take the throttle or my hand - if I can't have you no one can
The lyrics to “Seeds of Jealousy” by The Extraordinaires express the complicated emotions that arise from feelings of jealousy and mistrust in a romantic relationship. The singer is left alone on a deck and watches as his partner escapes into the wind. He wishes he could be with her but is too afraid of being vulnerable and appearing jealous. He feels like he is not good enough for her and the competition for her love is weighing heavily on him. He is haunted by the idea that his partner may be hiding something from him.
The chorus of the song addresses the partner, named Annelies, directly, asking where she is going and what she is hiding. The singer reveals his suspicions of her infidelity by suggesting that she may be experiencing "signs of guilt and longing lust," even though she has promised to be faithful with their wedding ring. The fear and desperation in the singer’s voice becomes more pronounced as he pleads with Annelies to choose him over anyone else, even if it means locking the doors and breaking his heart.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a relationship plagued by jealousy and mistrust, where one partner feels insecure and threatened by the other's behavior. The singer's desperation to hold onto love and his struggle to trust his partner is a relatable experience for many in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time you leave me here on this old deck of mine
Whenever you leave me alone on this deck, I feel anxious and wonder why you need to go.
I can't help but wonder why you have to spend your time
I always question why you have to do what you do and how it affects us.
Waltzing with the wind so high, you're wrapped up in its arms so tight
You seem so engulfed in what you're doing that it's taking you away from me, and I can't seem to pull you back down.
It scares me half to death because I'm not the jealous type
Your actions make me nervous and insecure, but I don't want to be labelled as a jealous lover.
You tell me all the time that I'm your one and only love
You keep assuring me that I'm the only person you love and care about.
Then every time I turn around you're laughing up above
But just as I start believing you, I see you in situations that contradict your previous actions.
Why am I not good enough? The competition's killing us
I question my own worth when I see you enjoy other things more than our relationship, making me feel like I'm competing for your attention and love.
You seem like you're on the run, and I just can't keep up
It feels like you're running away from our relationship, and I can't catch up or keep you from leaving.
Annelies, where are you goin'?
Annelies, where are you headed, and why are you distancing yourself from me?
I think I may just tag along so I can see what's going on
I feel like I need to follow you around to understand what's going on and why you're acting the way you are.
Annelies, what are you hiding?
Annelies, what secrets are you keeping from me, and why won't you trust me to confide in me?
We tell each other everything 'cause you promised with that wedding ring, Annelies
We made a commitment to each other when we got married, and part of that promise was to share everything with each other.
Signs of guilt and longing lust you mouth those words but I don't trust you
You express feelings of guilt and desire, but your actions lead me to doubt your sincerity and trustworthiness.
Take the throttle or my hand - if I can't have you no one can
If you won't choose to be with me, then I won't let anyone else be with you either.
Lock the doors and seal the hatches, break my heart and burn this mattress
If I can't have you, then there's no point in keeping anything that reminds me of you, and I'll destroy everything to rid myself of you.
Take the throttle or my hand - if I can't have you no one can
I can't bear the thought of anyone else being with you, so if we can't be together, I won't let anyone be with you.
Contributed by Stella G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Spencer Hurd
I’ll forever love this song!
Thomas Anderson
I have been a fan of you guys and your music for a few years now but have yet to see you live. I own all of your albums and I love Punk Rock Payroll as well. Great stuff. I hope to catch up with you guys somewhere along the way.
Nicole White
I can't even tell you how much the Extraordinaires mean to me, and how often I listen to you to right the world... Really. X
Parker harrelson
i love this song so much
soupduj0ur
god I love this so much
May Harper
The guy sitting drinking a milkshake nicely depicting the seeds of jealousy there
Chris Schmidt
My favorite off of Ribbons of War. Nice harmonica rigging!
Billy Ferriter
Love this song spank you very much miss Lippy!!!
cheesewithcrackers
just rediscovered these guys after a few years, fuckin fantastic
si fonzo
great band