Between 2007 and 2011, Tinashe was a member of the girl group the Stunners. Following their disbandment, she released the positively-reviewed self-recorded mixtapes In Case We Die (2012) and Reverie (2012). Following their success, Tinashe signed with RCA Records and released her third mixtape, Black Water (2013). Her debut single, "2 On" (featuring Schoolboy Q; produced by Mustard), reached number one on the Rhythmic airplay chart, and peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100.[4] Her debut studio album, Aquarius (2014), was noted by music critics as one of the most "solid" debuts by a new female artist in years. The album garnered her nominations for Soul Train and BET Awards.[5] Her collaboration with Snakehips and Chance the Rapper, "All My Friends", won the Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song in 2016.[6] The same year, Tinashe appeared on Britney Spears' single "Slumber Party", which topped Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart. Tinashe's second studio album, Nightride (2016), reached number eight on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in the US. Joyride (2018), her third studio album, peaked at number 58 on the Billboard 200 chart and reached number six on the UK R&B Albums chart. After departing RCA, Tinashe independently released the albums Songs for You (2019), 333 (2021) and BB/Ang3l (2023).
Jealous feat. Nick Jonas
Tinashe Lyrics
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It's the remix
I don't like the way he's looking at you
I'm starting to think you want him too
Am I crazy? Have I lost ya
Even though I know you love me, can't help it
And I'm puffing my chest
I'm getting ready to face you
Can call me obsessed
It's not your fault that they hover
I mean no disrespect
It's my right to be hellish
I still get jealous
'Cause you're too sexy beautiful
And everybody want to taste, that's why (that's why)
I still get jealous
'Cause you're too sexy beautiful
And everybody want to taste, that's why (that's why)
I still get jealous
Listen, I'm the type to never sweat no chick
Ain't nobody but you got me stressin' this way and you know
Yeah, yeah
Now the struggle's always real
Girls be stepping in my space
All up in your face, how am I supposed to feel?
I turn my chin, music up
And I'm puffing my chest
I'm getting ready to face you
Can call me obsessed
It's not your fault that they hover
I mean no disrespect
It's my right to be hellish
I still get jealous
'Cause you're too sexy beautiful
And everybody want to taste, that's why (that's why)
I still get jealous
'Cause you're too sexy beautiful
And everybody wants to taste, that's why (that's why)
I still get jealous
You're the only one invited
I said there's no one else for you
'Cause you know I get excited (yeah)
When you get jealous too
I turn my chin, music up
And I'm puffing my chest
I'm turning ready to face you
Can call me obsessed
It's not your fault that they hover
I mean no disrespect
It's my right to be hellish
I still get jealous
'Cause you're too sexy beautiful
And everybody want to taste, that's why (that's why)
I still get jealous
'Cause you're too sexy beautiful
And everybody wants to taste, that's why (that's why)
I still get jealous
Hey! (oh)
(That's why), (that's why)
I still get jealous
Jealous baby, jealous baby, baby! (Oh)
That's why (Nick J, Tinashe)
I still get jealous (jealous, jealous, jealous)
The song "Jealous" by Tinashe feat. Nick Jonas is a song about the feeling of jealousy that can arise in a relationship. Tinashe and Nick Jonas provide two perspectives of the situation - Tinashe singing about her male partner being too attractive and getting too much attention, while Nick Jonas sings about his female partner being too attractive and getting too much attention as well. Both are struggling with feelings of insecurity and jealousy, although they know that their partners love them.
The lyrics are full of vivid imagery and powerful emotions. Tinashe sings about how she is "puffing [her] chest" and "getting ready to face" her partner, suggesting that she is putting up a strong front to hide her feelings of insecurity. Meanwhile, Nick Jonas raps about how he never stresses over other girls, but his jealousy over his partner is overwhelming. The chorus repeats the titular phrase "I still get jealous" to drive home the theme of insecurity and jealousy.
Overall, "Jealous" is a relatable song that explores a common and complex emotion in relationships. It acknowledges that jealousy can be intense and difficult to cope with, but ultimately reinforces the strength and love in the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't like the way he's looking at you
I'm concerned about the way another person is looking at you
I'm starting to think you want him too
I'm worried that you might reciprocate the interest of the other person
Am I crazy? Have I lost ya
I'm uncertain and anxious about our relationship
Even though I know you love me, can't help it
Despite being aware of your love for me, I can't control my feeling of jealousy
I turn my cheek, music up
I ignore the situation and increase the volume of my music
And I'm puffing my chest
I try to appear confident and strong
I'm getting ready to face you
I'm preparing to confront you about my feelings
Can call me obsessed
I acknowledge that my jealousy is obsessive
It's not your fault that they hover
I understand that others might be attracted to you and it's not your fault
I mean no disrespect
I don't intend to be disrespectful to you or anyone else
It's my right to be hellish
I have the right to feel angry and jealous
I still get jealous
My jealousy continues
'Cause you're too sexy beautiful
Your attractiveness is the reason why others might be interested in you
And everybody want to taste, that's why (that's why)
Because you're desirable, everyone wants a piece of you
Listen, I'm the type to never sweat no chick
I typically don't worry about other girls
Ain't nobody but you got me stressin' this way and you know
Only you are able to make me this anxious and nervous
Now the struggle's always real
This is a constant struggle for me
Girls be stepping in my space
Other girls try to come between us
All up in your face, how am I supposed to feel?
They're too close to you and it makes me uncomfortable
You're the only one invited
You're the only one I want to be with
I said there's no one else for you
I've made it clear that I'm committed to you and no one else
'Cause you know I get excited (yeah)
I get happy when you show signs of jealousy towards me
When you get jealous too
It makes me feel better to know that you also get jealous sometimes
Hey! (oh)
An interjection indicating strong emotion or surprise
(That's why), (that's why)
Repeating the reason for my jealousy
Jealous baby, jealous baby, baby! (Oh)
An affectionate nickname for a partner who is jealous
That's why (Nick J, Tinashe)
The reason for my jealousy is highlighted by the collaboration between Nick Jonas and Tinashe
I still get jealous (jealous, jealous, jealous)
My feelings of jealousy persist
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Nicholas Jerry Jonas, Nolan Joseph Lambroza, Simon Wilcox, Tinashe Jorgensen Kachingwe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@fxhmeeda1392
[Tinashe:]
Nick J, Tinashe.
It's the remix.
I don't like the way he's looking at you
I'm starting to think you want him, too
Am I crazy? Have I lost ya?
Even though I know you love me, can't help it
[Pre-Chorus:]
I turn my chin music up
And I'm puffing my chest
I'm getting red in the face,
You can call me obsessed
[Chorus:]
It's not your fault that they hover
I mean no disrespect
It's my right to be hellish
I still get jealous
‘Cause you're too fucking beautiful
And everybody wants a taste
That's why (that's why)
I still get jealous
You're too fucking beautiful
And everybody wants your sex
That's why (that's why)
I still get jealous
[Tinashe:]
Listen
I'm the type to never sweat no chick
Ain't nobody but you got me stressin' this way and you know
Now the struggle's always real
Girls be stepping in my space
All up in your face
How am I supposed to feel?
[Pre-Chorus]
I turn my chin music up
And I'm puffing my chest
I'm getting red in the face,
You can call me obsessed
[Chorus]
It's not your fault that they hover
I mean no disrespect
It's my right to be hellish
I still get jealous
‘Cause you're too fucking beautiful
And everybody wants a taste
That's why (that's why)
I still get jealous
You're too fucking beautiful
And everybody wants your sex
That's why (that's why)
I still get jealous
You're the only one invited
I said there's no one else for you
'Cause you know I get excited (yeah)
When you get jealous, too
[Pre-Chorus]
I turn my chin music up
And I'm puffing my chest
I'm getting red in the face,
You can call me obsessed
[Chorus]
It's not your fault that they hover
I mean no disrespect
It's my right to be hellish
I still get jealous
‘Cause you're too fucking beautiful
And everybody wants a taste
That's why (that's why)
I still get jealous
You're too fucking beautiful
And everybody wants your sex
That's why (that's why)
I still get jealous
@crustaceandroolcube
Tinashe's gentle voice is a really nice contrast to Nick's powerful one. Awesome remix.
@savagequeen9521
crustacean drool cube that is so true
@onestepatatime1237
Hi Obama mama
@cche16
powerful?
@hyunjiniret87
Powerful? Lmao
@viniciusvallesalves3029
love the way Tinashe says "Tinashe, Nick J, it's the remix"
@reginaturner6955
I do too♥‼
@ladybugradio1988
Same here, sweetie.
@FinalConsensus
Well she says Nick J first but yeah
@rabinsonkhoisnam9853
Thats y I'm here