Jealous
The Six and Seven-Eighths String Band of New Orleans Lyrics
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Heeeeyyyy
Heeeeyyyy
I know say them they demo
De de demo
De de demo
Demo simi
Deā de demo
De de demo
Demo simi
I know say them they jelo
Je je jelo
Je je jelo
Jealousy me
I know say them they jelo
Je je jelo
Je je jelo
Jealousy me
Give them
Don't stop
Update
Big bill
Hey aaaaa
Chest am chest am
Everybody wanna wear my shoes
Everybody wanna run my race oh
Everybody wanna catch my cruise
Niggas wan drive my Benzo
Niggas wan stop my moves
But they canāt catch my pace oh
Niggas wan drink my booze
No you canāt pop my Ace
I know say l dey demo
Je je demo
De de demo
Demo simi
Meself I they demo
Je je demo
De de demo
Demo simi
I know say them they jelo
Je je jelo
Je je jelo
Jealousy me
I know say them they jelo
Je je jelo
Je je jelo
Jealousy me
Don't stop
Update
Big bill
Hey aaaaa
Chest am chest am demo
De de demo
De de demo
Demo simi
Meself I they demo
De de demo
De de demo
Demo simi
I know say them they jelo
Je je Jelo
Je Je Jelo
Jealousy me
I know say them they jelo
Je je Jelo
Je Je Jelo
Jealousy me
l know say them just
Jelo
Je Je Jelo
Jealousy me
Jelo
Je je jelo
Jealousy me
Jelo
Je je jelo
Jealousy me
Jelo
Je je jelo
Jealousy me
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The lyrics to "Jealous" by The Six and Seven-Eighths String Band of New Orleans speak of the feeling of jealousy and the desire to showcase one's success and achievements in the face of those who envy them. The song starts off with a reference to "Chest am big bill," indicating the confidence and pride the singer has in their own success. The repeated "hey" throughout the song also reinforces this sense of pride.
The first verse describes how the singer is aware that others are trying to copy or imitate their success, but they are not able to do it as well. The lines "Everybody wanna wear my shoes, everybody wanna run my race, everybody wanna catch my cruise" are metaphors for people wanting to be in the singer's position, but not being able to attain it. The use of the term "niggas" in reference to those who are jealous of the singer's success may suggest a sense of animosity or resentment between the two parties.
The second verse repeats the chorus, emphasizing that the singer knows that others are jealous of them, and highlighting their own confidence and ability to stay ahead of the game. The lyrics "Niggas wan stop my moves, but they can't catch my pace" further suggest that the singer is confident in their own abilities, and that their success remains uninterrupted despite the envy of others.
Overall, "Jealous" by The Six and Seven-Eighths String Band of New Orleans is a song about the feeling of jealousy and the need to demonstrate one's own success in the face of those who are envious.
Line by Line Meaning
Chest am big bill
My chest is expanded with pride and success
Heeeeyyyy
A vocal expression of excitement and celebration
I know say them they demo
I know that they imitate and copy me
De de demo, Demo simi
They mimic my style and behavior
Meself I they demo
I also sometimes copy and imitate myself
I know say them they jelo
I am aware that they are envious and jealous of me
Je je jelo, Jealousy me
Their jealousy towards me is clear
Give them
Encouraging others to continue with their envious behavior
Don't stop, Update
Keep pushing forward and improving oneself regardless of their jealousy
Everybody wanna wear my shoes
Many people desire to be in my position
Everybody wanna run my race
Many people want to achieve the same level of success and recognition as me
Everybody wanna catch my cruise
Many people aspire to join me on my journey to success
Niggas wan drive my Benzo
Some people desire to have the same material possessions as me
Niggas wan stop my moves
Some people try to hinder my progress or success
But they canāt catch my pace oh
They are unable to keep up with my level of achievement or success
Niggas wan drink my booze
Some people wish to enjoy the same luxuries as me
No you canāt pop my Ace
They are not on the same playing field as me, and cannot match my level of success
De de demo, Demo simi
They mimic my style and behavior
Je je demo, De de demo, Demo simi
They imitate and copy me in various ways
Jelo, Je Je Jelo, Jealousy me
Their envy and jealousy towards me is ongoing and persistent
Jelo, Je Je Jelo, Jealousy me
Their envy and jealousy towards me is ongoing and persistent
Chest am chest am demo
My pride and success is still present and evident
De de demo, Demo simi
They continue to mimic and copy me
Meself I they demo
I am still imitating and copying myself
Je je Jelo, Je Je Jelo, Jealousy me
Their envy and jealousy towards me remains the same
Je je Jelo, Je Je Jelo, Jealousy me
Their envy and jealousy towards me remains the same
I know say them just Jelo
I am aware that their behavior is solely driven by envy and jealousy
Je Je Jelo, Jealousy me
Their envy and jealousy towards me is still ongoing
Jelo, Je Je Jelo, Jealousy me
Their envy and jealousy towards me is persistent
Jelo, Je je jelo, Jealousy me
Their envy and jealousy towards me continues
Jelo, Je je jelo, Jealousy me
Their envy and jealousy towards me continues
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