Heart of a Jealous Man
Jealousy's Grim Tale: A Desperate Journey South
Lyrics
Oh Lord, what have I done
Expressing regret and guilt, questioning actions.
I never meant to use that gun
Denying intent to harm with a firearm.
I came home early, I found 'em in my bed
Discovered infidelity, leading to emotional turmoil.
I went half crazy and I shot 'em dead
Reacted impulsively, causing harm to the unfaithful.
I headed South down to Mexico
Escaped to Mexico, carrying emotional pain.
The pain's still alive without parole
Emotional suffering continues without legal freedom.
Well, I got caught down in Birmingham
Caught in Birmingham, facing consequences.
They put the chains on a jealous man
Chains symbolize imprisonment of a jealous individual.
The Judge said son, you're going down
Judicial decision declares a severe punishment.
I'll bury you in the cold, cold ground
Threat of burial as a consequence for the crime.
No one here can understand
Isolation; no one comprehends the jealousy-driven actions.
What goes through the heart of a jealous man
Exploring the complex emotions within a jealous heart.
Now, when I face on my judgment day
Facing judgment day with a plea for fair treatment.
I hope, the law won't turn away
Hope for justice, requesting the law's understanding.
I pay with my life for what I've done
Accepting the severe consequences for one's actions.
Leave it in the hands of my father's son
Entrusting fate to the judgment of the father's legacy.
Tomorrow morning, I'm goin' down
Acceptance of impending fate, going down for the final time.
They'll bury me in the cold, cold ground
Anticipation of burial as a result of one's deeds.
I pray, the law will understand
Praying for legal understanding of the jealous heart.
What goes through the heart of a jealous man
Reiteration of the difficulty of understanding jealousy.
I pray, the law will understand
Repetition of the plea for legal comprehension.
What goes through the heart of a jealous man
Reiteration of the mystery within a jealous heart.
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