Jealousy
Love's Battle: Confronting Jealousy in Johnny B. Smart's Melody
Lyrics
Don't lie to me babe
Expressing a demand for honesty in the relationship.
'Cos I'm not your fool
Asserting that the speaker is not willing to be deceived or taken advantage of.
Don't lie to me babe
Reiterating the importance of truthfulness in the relationship.
You know the rules
Referring to established rules or boundaries within the relationship.
How many times babe
Pondering on the frequency of a certain behavior that seems to be causing distress.
Will you do this to me?
Questioning the repetition of a particular action that is affecting the speaker.
Jealousy is killing me
Stating that jealousy is having a detrimental impact on the speaker.
Girl I'm never going to set you free
Expressing a commitment to the relationship despite the challenges posed by jealousy.
Jealousy – why don't you see?
Pleading for the partner to understand the destructive nature of jealousy.
Girl you're never going to play with me
Anticipating resistance or reluctance from the partner in overcoming jealousy.
Girl I want to know
Expressing a desire to gain insight into the partner's actions and emotions.
What is going on
Affirming the need to understand the current situation or circumstances.
Yes I want to know
Reiterating the desire to know where the partner truly belongs.
Where you belong
Highlighting the importance of clarity regarding the partner's commitments.
How many times babe
Repeating the question about the frequency of a troubling behavior.
Will you do this to me?
Emphasizing the negative impact of the repeated behavior on the speaker.
Jealousy is killing me
Reiterating the harmful effects of jealousy on the speaker's well-being.
Girl I'm never going to set you free
Committing to remain in the relationship despite the challenges posed by jealousy.
Jealousy – why don't you see?
Questioning the partner's awareness of the destructive nature of jealousy.
Girl you're never going to play with me
Suggesting that playing games or manipulating the speaker won't be tolerated.
How many times babe
Repeating the inquiry about the frequency of the troubling behavior.
Will you do this to me?
Expressing the negative impact of the repeated behavior on the speaker.
Jealousy is killing me
Reiterating the detrimental effects of jealousy on the speaker's well-being.
Girl I'm never going to set you free
Committing to endure the challenges of the relationship despite jealousy.
Jealousy – why don't you see?
Urging the partner to recognize the destructive nature of jealousy.
Girl you're never going to play with me
Warning against engaging in manipulative or deceitful behavior.
Jealousy is killing me
Reiterating the negative impact of jealousy on the speaker.
Girl I'm never going to set you free
Committing to endure the challenges of the relationship despite jealousy.
Jealousy – why don't you see?
Pleading for the partner to acknowledge the destructive nature of jealousy.
Girl you're never going to play with me
Emphasizing the unacceptability of playing games or manipulating the speaker.
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