Anyone Else
Shadows of Envy: Blake Shelton's Anyone Else Unveils the Bitter Dance of Jealousy
Lyrics
Anyone else would shake my hand
Others would show support and goodwill.
Wish me luck, be proud for a friend
A jealous person won't share success.
But a jealous guy won't share the sun
Insecurity makes someone feel threatened by everyone.
When it feels threatened by every'one
Most people would be helpful.
Yeah, anyone else would open the door
A catch in your smile implies an insincerity.
Helping me find what I was looking for
A feeling of not deserving one's achievements.
When you smile there's always a catch
Questioning why there's a constant effort to belittle.
Like I didn't earn everything I have
Reciprocal support is expected, not one-sided.
(Hey, hey, hey) why do you always wanna put me down
Consistent behavior of putting the person down is questioned.
(Hey, hey, hey) when I was cheering for you from the crowd
Despite support, the person faces criticism.
Whatever it is, whatever I've got
Offering or having something triggers possessiveness.
You want it all for yourself
Desire to monopolize everything for oneself.
Why can't you be happy for anyone else?
Questioning the lack of happiness for others' successes.
'Cause nobody else would make me feel dumb
Criticism from someone unique in making the person feel inferior.
For being myself or needing someone
Insecurity about oneself or needing support is shamed.
And I can't tell, are you ever sincere?
Doubt about the sincerity of the other person.
Did they treat you like this when you showed up here?
Comparing their treatment upon arrival to current behavior.
(Hey, hey, hey) why do you always wanna put me down
Repeated questioning of the tendency to demean.
(Hey, hey, hey) when I was cheering for you from the crowd
The support given is not reciprocated.
Whatever it is, whatever I've got
Continuous desire to take all that someone has.
You want it all for yourself
Lack of joy for others' achievements.
Why can't you be happy for anyone else?
Repeated inquiry into the lack of happiness for others.
(Hey, hey, hey) why do you always wanna put me down
Repeated questioning of belittling behavior.
(Hey, hey, hey) when I was cheering for you from the crowd
The one-sided support is highlighted again.
Whatever it is, you want it all
Desire to possess everything and seek attention.
And you want everyone to see
Seeking validation and attention from everyone.
Why can't you be happy for me?
Asking for support and happiness for oneself.
Why can't you be happy for me?
Repetition asking for support and happiness.
Why can't you be happy for me?
Continued request for happiness from others.
Why can't you be happy for me?
Repeated plea for support and happiness.
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