Jealousy
Jealousy's Dance: A Symphony of Heaven and Hell
Lyrics
Jealousy, my devil
Jealousy is referred to as a personal demon or inner struggle.
Jealousy, my hell
Jealousy is likened to a hellish experience, suggesting intense and negative emotions.
Jealousy, insomnia
Jealousy causes insomnia, indicating the emotional turmoil that disrupts sleep.
Jealousy, sleep well
Contrasts with line 3, implying a paradox where jealousy may also bring peace or relief during sleep.
Innocence, is heaven
Innocence is described as a heavenly state, possibly suggesting purity and goodness.
Innocence, is hell
Contrasts with line 5, indicating that innocence can also lead to negative experiences or torment.
Innocence, in everyone
Suggests that everyone possesses innocence, emphasizing its universal nature.
Innocence, is dead
Implies the death or loss of innocence, possibly due to life experiences.
Four and twenty black boys singing in the street
Describes a group of black boys singing in the street, possibly symbolizing a sense of community and expression.
Getting high, most things, wishing they were free
Indicates that despite the enjoyment of certain activities, there is a desire for freedom.
My angel, my devil, my hell, my heaven
Describes various contrasting aspects, suggesting a complex and multifaceted relationship or experience.
My storm, my calm, my photograph in my palm
Highlights different roles and emotions within the relationship, including stormy and calm moments.
Four and twenty white boys singing in the street
Similar to lines 10-11, introduces a group of white boys singing, possibly representing diversity or a different perspective.
Getting high, most things, wishing they were free
Reiterates the desire for freedom despite engaging in enjoyable activities.
I been your bridge, yeah
The speaker has played a supportive role, acting as a bridge in the relationship.
I been your boy
The speaker has taken on the role of someone's companion or confidant.
I been your teacher
The speaker has served as a teacher, imparting knowledge or guidance.
I been your joy
The speaker has brought joy to the other person's life.
I been your drunk
The speaker has experienced moments of intoxication or emotional instability.
I been your home
The speaker has been a source of comfort or a place to call home.
I been your rock
The speaker has provided strength and stability, symbolized as a rock.
You been my stone
The other person has been a source of challenge or hardship, symbolized as a stone.
Four and twenty poor boys singing in the street
Introduces another group, poor boys, singing in the street, possibly highlighting societal issues.
Getting high, most things, wishing they were free
Reiterates the desire for freedom among the group, despite their challenging circumstances.
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