I’m in my penthouse half-naked
I cooked this meal for you naked
So where the hell you at?
Just one shot left of this drink in this glass
Don’t make me break it
I wish that you were me
So you could feel this feeling
I never broke one promise, and I know when you’re not honest
Now you got me yelling that’s because I’m jealous
If you’re keeping your promise, I’m keeping mine
Oh, I’m jealous
If you’re keeping your promise, I’m keeping mine
Oh, I’m jealous
Sometimes I wanna walk in your shoes
Do the type of things that I never ever do
So I take one look in the mirror and say to myself
“Baby girl, you can’t survive like this. No.”
Take it one step further. Freakum dress out of my closet
Yoncé filling out this skirt. I look damn good. I ain’t lost it
And I ain’t missed a beat, boy, you been hanging out at night
Tonight I’m staying out ’til tomorrow
Dancing on them tables ain’t got no cares, no sorrow
I ran into my ex. Said, “What’s up?” to his besties
Now we’re reminiscing how we used to flex in Texas. Don’t be jealous
If you’re keeping your promise, I’m keeping mine
Oh, I’m jealous
If you’re keeping your promise, I’m keeping mine
Oh, I’m jealous
Sometimes I wanna walk in your shoes
Do the type of things that I never ever do
So I take one look in the mirror and say to myself
“Baby girl, you can’t survive like this. No.”
And I hate you for your lies and your covers
And I hate us for making good love to each other
And I love making you jealous but don’t judge me
And I know that I’m being hateful but that ain’t nothing
That ain’t nothing
I’m just jealous, I’m just human, don’t judge me
If you’re keeping your promise, I’m keeping mine
Oh, I’m jealous
If you’re keeping your promise, I’m keeping mine
Oh, I’m jealous
Exploring Vulnerability and Empowerment in “Jealous”
“Jealous” by Beyoncé is a raw and emotionally charged track that delves into the complexities of trust and insecurity in a relationship. The song captures the vulnerable side of love — the longing for presence, the pain of suspicion, and the desire for honesty. Beyoncé’s lyrics vividly paint the scene of waiting for a partner who is absent, revealing the deep feelings of neglect and the toll it takes on her confidence. Yet, the narrative shifts as she reclaims her self-worth, stepping out with confidence and confronting her emotions head-on. Through lines about donning her “freakum dress” and reconnecting with her past, Beyoncé channels both the hurt and the resilience that come with jealousy, ultimately reminding listeners that these feelings are deeply human.
Song Credits
- Artist: Beyoncé
- Songwriters: Beyoncé Knowles, Noel Fisher, Brian Soko, Boots, Rasool Diaz
- Release Year: 2013
- Label: Parkwood Entertainment, Columbia Records