Lyrics
Started followin' me (He-he-he, he-he)
The speaker expresses that someone has been consistently following them, and the repeated laughter indicates a mocking or taunting tone.
Started followin' me (He-he-he, he-he)
-Started followin' me (He-he-he, he-he)
-Started followin' me (He-he-he, he-he)
-You think I don't notice
The speaker acknowledges that they are being observed but questions why the observer dislikes them, inviting them to communicate openly.
Why don't you like me, tell me
The speaker seeks an explanation for the observer's negative feelings, suggesting a desire for understanding and resolution.
Because I'm Jealous
The speaker confesses to feeling jealous and seeks clarification about the source of this jealousy.
Of what?
The speaker inquires about the specific aspects or achievements that trigger the observer's jealousy.
Of everything, everything comes so easy for you
The speaker notes that everything appears to come effortlessly to the observer, intensifying their feelings of inadequacy.
Oh and It doesn't for you
There's a contrast between the observer's ease in life and the speaker's struggles, contributing to the speaker's jealousy.
You're a millionaire movie star
The observer is described as a wealthy movie star with a loving girlfriend, living a dream life, emphasizing the disparity causing jealousy.
With a girlfriend who loves you
-Acting in your dream movie
-What more do you want?
-What else could the universe possibly owe you?
The speaker questions what else the observer could desire, emphasizing the perceived unreasonableness of their discontent.
I want to feel good about myself
The speaker expresses a desire to feel good about themselves, mirroring the observer's self-assurance.
The way you do, and I don't know how
Despite the desire, the speaker feels uncertain about achieving the same level of self-confidence.
I don't know if I can
There's doubt about the speaker's ability to overcome their self-esteem issues and attain a positive self-perception.
I'm so sick of myself
The speaker is fed up with their own situation, expressing a strong dissatisfaction with their current state of mind.
I'd rather be, rather be
The speaker would prefer to be anyone else, indicating a deep-seated discontent with their identity.
Anyone, anyone else
Jealousy is identified as the cause of the speaker's desire to be someone else, highlighting its negative impact on their self-perception.
But jealousy, jealousy
Jealousy is personified as actively pursuing the speaker, reinforcing its intrusive and overwhelming nature.
Started followin' me (He-he-he, he-he)
Jealousy continues to follow the speaker, and the addition of "True love" suggests that the source of jealousy may be a romantic relationship.
Started followin' me (He-he-he, he-he)
-Started followin' True love (He-he-he, he-he)
-Shouldn't be this complicated
The complexity of the situation is acknowledged, implying that the emotions involved, especially jealousy, shouldn't be so intricate or challenging.
Started followin' me
Jealousy persists, and the speaker expresses a feeling of impending doom or despair while being pursued by it.
Thought I'd die in your arms
The speaker thought they would find solace or a sense of completeness in someone's arms, possibly the observer's, but this expectation was not met.
I thought I'd die in your
-He-he-he, he-he-he
Reiteration of the idea that the complexity of the situation, particularly related to jealousy, is not warranted or justified.
Shouldn't be this complicated
-He-he-he, he-he-he-hee-he
-He-he-he, he-he-he
Continued emphasis on the undesired complexity of the emotional state, suggesting a longing for simplicity and clarity.
Shouldn't be this complicated
-He-he-he, he-he-he-hee-he
-True love
Repetition of the idea that true love should not be so complicated, and the speaker reflects on a failed expectation of finding solace in someone's arms.
Shouldn't be this complicated
-Thought I'd die in your arms
-I thought I'd die in your
-True love
-Shouldn't be this complicated
-Thought I'd die in your arms
-I thought I'd die in your
Reiteration of the speaker's expectation of finding comfort in someone's arms and the subsequent disappointment in not achieving this.
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