Jealousy

"Jealousy" is a cover song by LorD and Master, originally by Pet Shop Boys, from their album, Behaviour. When asked what the song is about, Neil Tennant once replied dryly, "it's about jealousy". //Jealousy// was the first song Pet Shop Boys wrote together in 1981.

Lyrics

At dead of night
When strangers roam
The streets in search of anyone
Who'll take them home
I lie alone
The clock strikes three
And anyone who wanted to
Could contact me
At dead of night
Till break of day
Endless thoughts and question
Keep me awake
It's much too late

Where've you been?
Who've you seen?
You didn't phone when you said you would
Do you lie?
Do you try
To keep in touch
You know you could
I've tried to see your point of view
Could not hear or see for jealousy

I never knew
Time passed so slow
I wish I'd never met you
Or that I could bear to let you go
At dead of night
Till break of day
Endless thoughts and questions
Keep me awake
It's much too late

Not poppy
Nor mandragora
Nor all the drowsy syrups of the East
Shall ever medicine me to that sweet sleep
Sweet sleep
Which thou owedst yesterday

I never knew
Till I met you

Versions

• Appears on Obviously.

Personnel

• Written by Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe.
• Produced and performed by Daniel Bailey-Graham.