Jealous Guy
The Weeknd Lyrics


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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 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

Overall Meaning

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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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@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



All comments from YouTube:

@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

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@Treebard

Abel was born almost exactly 50 years after John Lennon. Lennon's songs are immortal.

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