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 keeping your promise, I’m keeping mine
Oh, I’m jealous
If you keeping your promise, I’m keeping mine
Oh, I’m jealous
Sometimes I want to walk in your shoes
Do the type of things that I never ever do
So I take one look in the mirror and I say to myself
“Baby girl, you can’t survive like this”
Queen B I’m tripping ’cause I’m a little insecure when your phone go off
‘Cause they be calling at 3 in the morning
Know I do the same shit but girl, it’s different
And if I can’t, you can’t fuck with no exes
You got me, no need for extras, you just love making me jealous
Hanging out with your girls all night and staying out ’til tomorrow
Girl, you got me all kinda crazy, sipping all on that bottle
I see you tryna flex, so mad I’m drunk texting
Now I’m reminiscing how we fell in love in Texas, girl, I’m jealous
If you keeping your promise, I’m keeping mine (Oh whoa)
Oh, I’m jealous (Jealous)
If you keeping your promise, I’m keeping mine (Mine)
Oh, I’m jealous
Sometimes I want to walk in your shoes (Yeah)
Do the type of things that I never ever do (Never do)
So I take one look in the mirror (Mirror) and I say to myself (‘Self)
“Baby girl, you can’t survive like this,” no, no, 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 (Oh)
That ain’t nothing (Oh)
I’m just jealous (Jealous)
I’m just human (Human)
Don’t judge me
If you keeping your promise, I’m keeping mine (Don’t judge me)
Oh, I’m jealous
If you keeping your promise, I’m keeping mine (Oh, ooh)
Oh, I’m jealous
Unveiling Vulnerability: Exploring “Jealous (Remix)” by Beyoncé
Beyoncé’s “Jealous (Remix)” dives deep into the raw emotions of insecurity and longing in a relationship. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of intimate moments, like cooking for a partner while half-naked, only to be left waiting and questioning their loyalty. The narrative is honest and relatable, exposing the double standards and inner conflicts that arise when jealousy takes hold. By admitting her own insecurities and acknowledging the complexity of trust, Beyoncé brings forth a powerful message about the human side of love and the struggle to maintain self-respect and connection.
Examining the Emotional Layers
The song oscillates between vulnerability and defiance, as Beyoncé confronts both her partner’s and her own shortcomings. The repeated refrain, “If you keeping your promise, I’m keeping mine,” underscores the fragile balance of trust in a relationship. The remix’s conversational tone, introspective mirror-gazing, and confessions of jealousy make it a candid look at the ways love can both empower and unravel us. Beyoncé’s delivery ensures listeners feel every ounce of her conflicted emotions.
Song Credits
- Artist: Beyoncé
- Songwriters: Beyoncé Knowles, Noel Fisher, Brian Soko, Rasool Diaz, Boots
- Release Year: 2014
- Label: Parkwood Entertainment, Columbia Records