The song features on episode four as a metaphor for the jealous and insecure nature of the Weeknd’s character, Tedros Tedros.
He first previewed his cover of John Lennon’s “Jealous Guy” on April 10, 2023 via his Instagram live stream. He performed the song live a few days before its release on the episode four soundtrack of The Idol.
“Jealous Guy” is produced by Mike Dean and The Weeknd.
Jealous Guy
The Weeknd Lyrics
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And my heart was beatin' fast
I began to lose control
I began to lose control
I didn't mean to hurt you
I'm sorry that I made you cry
I didn't mean to hurt you
I was feelin' insecure
You might not love me anymore
I was shivering inside
I was shivering inside
I didn't mean to hurt you, yeah
I'm sorry that I made you cry
I didn't mean to hurt you
I'm just a jealous guy
Jealous guy
Jealous guy
Jealous guy
Said I'm sorry, jealous guy
I didn't mean to hurt you
I'm sorry that I made you cry
I didn't wanna hurt you
I'm just a jealous guy
The lyrics to The Weeknd's song "Jealous Guy" delve into the complex emotions of jealousy and insecurity within a relationship. The singer reflects on a past experience where their heart was racing and they began to lose control. The lyrics indicate that they didn't intend to hurt their partner and express remorse for making them cry. They attribute their behavior to being a "jealous guy."
The song highlights the singer's insecurity, fearing that their partner may no longer love them. They confess to feeling shivers inside, signifying their intense anxiety and vulnerability. Despite their regret and apologies, they emphasize once again that they are just a jealous person who didn't mean to cause harm.
These lyrics convey the tumultuous nature of jealousy within relationships. The singer recognizes their shortcomings and expresses remorse for their actions. They acknowledge their own insecurities and the impact it has had on their partner, ultimately seeking forgiveness and hoping to salvage the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I was dreamin' of the past
I was lost in memories and thoughts of the past
And my heart was beatin' fast
My heart was pounding with intensity
I began to lose control
I started to feel powerless and overwhelmed
I began to lose control
I started to feel powerless and overwhelmed
I didn't mean to hurt you
I didn't have intentions to cause you pain
I'm sorry that I made you cry
I apologize for making you shed tears
I didn't mean to hurt you
I didn't have intentions to cause you pain
I'm just a jealous guy
I am only a person plagued by jealousy
I was feelin' insecure
I was experiencing a lack of confidence
You might not love me anymore
I feared that you might no longer have feelings for me
I was shivering inside
I was trembling with fear and anxiety internally
I was shivering inside
I was trembling with fear and anxiety internally
I didn't mean to hurt you, yeah
I didn't have intentions to cause you pain, yeah
I'm sorry that I made you cry
I apologize for making you shed tears
I didn't mean to hurt you
I didn't have intentions to cause you pain
I'm just a jealous guy
I am only a person plagued by jealousy
Jealous guy
A person consumed by jealousy
Jealous guy
A person consumed by jealousy
Jealous guy
A person consumed by jealousy
Said I'm sorry, jealous guy
Expressing remorse, I admit I'm a jealous person
I didn't mean to hurt you
I didn't have intentions to cause you pain
I'm sorry that I made you cry
I apologize for making you shed tears
I didn't wanna hurt you
I didn't want to cause you pain
I'm just a jealous guy
I am only a person plagued by jealousy
Lyrics © BUDDE MUSIC FRANCE, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon
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@Shyhispanicmale
[Verse 1]
I was dreamin' of the past
And my heart was beatin' fast
I began to lose control
I began to lose control
[Chorus]
I didn't mean to hurt you
I'm sorry that I made you cry
I didn't mean to hurt you
I'm just a jealous guy
[Verse 2]
I was feelin' insecure
You might not love me anymore
I was shiverin' inside
I was shiverin' inside
[Chorus]
I didn't mean to hurt you, yeah
I'm sorry that I made you cry
I didn't mean to hurt you
I'm just a jealous guy
[Bridge]
Jealous guy, jealous guy, oho
Jealous guy, said I'm sorry, jealous guy
[Chorus]
I didn't mean to hurt you
I'm sorry that I made you cry
I didn't wanna hurt you
I'm just a jealous guy
@ilijakojic2941
Lyrics:
I was dreamin' of the past
And my heart was beatin' fast
I began to lose control
I began to lose control
I didn't mean to hurt you
I'm sorry that I made you cry
I didn't mean to hurt you
I'm just a jealous guy
I was feelin' insecure
You might not love me anymore
I was shiverin' inside
I was shiverin' inside
I didn't mean to hurt you, yeah
I'm sorry that I made you cry
I didn't mean to hurt you
I'm just a jealous guy
Jealous guy, jealous guy, oho
Jealous guy, said I'm sorry, jealous guy
I didn't mean to hurt you
I'm sorry that I made you cry
I didn't wanna hurt you
I'm just a jealous guy
@orwizzle24
Rest in peace john lennon ❤
@peacrea
No disrespect, but to me the version of Bryan Ferry sounds so much better than John Lennon or Weeknd...
@abiduestafelu
@@peacreaWho asked? And why post it as a reply instead of your own comment? lol
@solomonkache7617
I've had this on repeat since it dropped.I just love Abel.
@nicholesoncaramat6546
he revived this song bruh
@rachelguerrero5323
Same ….. 🎶
@tecpaocelotl
Thank John Lennon.
@carinaboos859
Same here
@dany2217
@@nicholesoncaramat6546this song has always been alive
@Treebard
Abel was born almost exactly 50 years after John Lennon. Lennon's songs are immortal.