Joel and Benji Madden formed The Madden Brothers officially in 2014 as a side project separate from Good Charlotte, but have origins dating back to 2011.
The Madden Brothers released their first single, We are done, in June 2014. The song is from the album Greetings from California, which is scheduled for release on September 16, 2014.
JEALOUSY
The Madden Brothers Lyrics
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You recognized my voice and
You said, "hello, have we ever met before?"
I know the drill, you had to chill
You played it cool cause all your friends were there
You live in Silverlake,
You said you hate LA, said it's fucking lame,
I know the drill, you've gotta chill
Gotta play it cool cause you don't know what your friends would say
All I want is a little bit of your time
All I need is a chance for me to talk to you
I know that I could make you mine
Your friends don't know about anything
Yeah, but it's all shit, hating on you cause of me
That's okay, it's jealousy
And your best friend's a guy, he didn't look me in the eye
He said some shit, you just laughed and said he was shy
That night I took you out, the things we talked about
You played it cool cause you didn't know what to think about
What they would say about you and me
If your friends found out
They'd be hating on you cause of me, all it is is jealousy
All I want is a little bit of your time
All I need is a chance for me to talk to you
I know that I could make you mine
Your friends don't know about anything
Yeah, but it's all shit, hating on you cause of me
That's okay, it's jealousy
Have a little drink
Don't worry about a thing
Forget what they'd say
Yeah, those jealous motherfuckers
Yeah, but they don't matter anyway
All I want is a little bit of your time
All I need is a chance for me to talk to you
I know that I could make you mine
Your friends don't know about anything
Yeah, but it's all shit, hating on you cause of me
That's okay, it's jealousy
The Madden Brothers's song "Jealousy" tells the story of a man who meets a woman and is instantly drawn to her. However, he realizes that she is hesitant to pursue anything with him because of the opinions of her friends. He talks about how she "plays it cool" and "chills" in order to avoid any negative consequences that may come from her friends' jealousy. The lyrics also mention the woman's best friend, who is a guy and is hesitant to accept the singer. Despite this hesitation from her friends, the singer believes that he could make her his and is frustrated by the fact that her friends are causing her to doubt their potential relationship.
Throughout the song, the singer is very aware of the woman's actions and words, showing a sense of understanding and sensitivity towards her feelings. He acknowledges her concerns and tries to convince her that her friends' opinions shouldn't matter, urging her to "have a little drink" and "forget what they'd say." The lyrics suggest that the singer is patient and willing to wait for the woman, despite the obstacles they are facing.
Overall, "Jealousy" is a song about the struggles that can arise when friends disapprove of a romantic relationship. The singer understands the importance of the woman's friendships but also wishes for a chance to pursue his feelings. It's a relatable and emotional tune that showcases the Madden Brothers' ability to evoke raw emotions through their music.
Line by Line Meaning
We met A Band of Horses
We met while listening to or watching A Band of Horses perform.
You recognized my voice and
You recognized my voice, possibly from a previous conversation or interaction.
You said, "hello, have we ever met before?"
You greeted me and asked if we had met before.
I know the drill, you had to chill
I understand that you had to remain calm and composed in front of your friends.
You played it cool cause all your friends were there
You acted casually and relaxed because you were with your friends.
You live in Silverlake,
You reside in the neighborhood of Silverlake.
You said you hate LA, said it's fucking lame,
You expressed your dislike for Los Angeles, believing it to be unimpressive or dull.
You got more friends in New York anyway
You have more friends in the city of New York than in LA.
I know the drill, you've gotta chill
I'm aware of the situation and understand that you need to remain calm and collected.
Gotta play it cool cause you don't know what your friends would say
You need to act cool and unaffected because you're unsure how your friends would react to us talking.
All I want is a little bit of your time
I just want a small amount of your time.
All I need is a chance for me to talk to you
All I require is the opportunity to speak with you.
I know that I could make you mine
I am confident that we could have a successful romantic relationship.
Your friends don't know about anything
Your friends are unaware of our connection or potential relationship.
Yeah but it's all shit, hating on you cause of me
Nevertheless, they speak negatively about you because of me.
That's okay, it's jealousy
It's understandable that they're jealous of what we may have because of their own insecurities.
And your best friend's a guy, he didn't look me in the eye
Your closest male friend didn't make direct eye contact with me.
He said some shit, you just laughed and said he was shy
He made some negative comments, but you brushed them off as him being shy.
That night I took you out, the things we talked about
On that occasion, I took you out and we had a conversation.
You played it cool cause you didn't know what to think about
You appeared calm and indifferent because you were uncertain about your feelings towards me.
What they would say about you and me
What they would say or think about us and our potential relationship.
If your friends found out
If your friends discovered our connection.
They'd be hating on you cause of me, all it is is jealousy
They would criticize or speak negatively about you because of me, but it's only because of their own jealousy.
Have a little drink
Let's enjoy a drink together.
Don't worry about a thing
Don't be concerned or anxious about anything.
Forget what they'd say
Ignore any negative comments they may make.
Yeah, those jealous motherfuckers
Those individuals who are envious of us.
Yeah, but they don't matter anyway
But they're not important or significant anyways.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOEL MADDEN, BENJI MADDEN, ERIC VALENTINE, JARED POYTHRESS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jermjermjerm153
What a neat song to hear from them. Very groovy and musical. I hope the brothers release more music together in the future. Awesome song🤓🤘! About his wife??
@willroderick4629
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@MichaelGallagher97
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