Story Behind The Song

I was the 'other woman', and also happened to live across the street from them. He swore he loved only me, and would soon leave her. In the meantime, I could see their lights go out at night, and 'Jealousy' became a constant companion, slowly eroding th

Song Description

Jazz/Pop/AC Ballad, 12/8 feel, with piano/bass/drums and mournful trumpet solo/fills by the great Brad Turner. Lyrics treat Jealousy as a person.

Lyrics

Mr. Jealousy


I made a new friend, funny how it happened
On the same day I fell in love with you.
He just happened along, I recognized his face, so sad and drawn.
He stands beside me now, when you go home to her.

My buddy?s really something,
he makes me feel like I can break through walls,
Then he?ll turn around and just watch me as I fall.
But he gives me life, when I feel like I?m dying,
He holds me so tightly when I see your light go out.

My love, you don?t seem to understand,
The longer you can go on holding someone, someone else?s hand,
The closer I get to Mr. Jealousy,
And I don?t know if he?ll let me go.

I made a new friend, it?s not that funny in the end.
He?s moving right into the place I was saving for you.
Hurry up and make up your mind, or maybe it?s too late this time.
I can?t tell the difference now between you and this friend of mine.

My love, you don?t seem to understand,
The longer you can go on holding someone, someone else,
The closer I get to Mr. Jealousy,
And I don?t know if he?ll let me go.

I made a new friend, it?s not that funny in the end.
He?s moving right into the place I had for you.
Hurry up and make up your mind, or maybe it?s too damn late this time
There is no difference now between you and this friend of mine,

friend of mine, (ad lib. over vamp...)
Mr. Jealousy, he?s so unkind,
This friend of mine.....