In an interview for perezhilton.com, Nick Jonas expressed that his new song "Jealous" was about jealousy in a romantic setting, but all I grasp from this song is how jealousy can so easily destroy a relationship, especially when someone in that relationship thinks in the manner of Nick's song.
"I don't like the way he's looking at you
I'm starting to think you want him too.
Am I crazy, have I lost ya?
Even though I know you love me, can't help it"
The lyrics of this song are riddled with insecurities and overly jealous behavior, and it sets a horrible example for relationships. Just because a girl is being admired from afar does NOT mean she wants to be with said admirer. Pretty girls get admired, just like attractive guys do. It's not her fault, and it is definitely no reason to assume she wants another guy. She is with YOU for a reason, and accusing her of wanting another guy is not healthy.
"I wish you didn't have to post it all
I wish you'd save a little bit just for me
Protective or possessive, yeah
Call it passive or aggressive"
It's not fair to hide a pretty girl up in a bubble and expect her to conform to what you want her to be. There is definitely a fine line between protective and possessive.
This doesn't just go for guys. Girls shouldn't just expect their boyfriends to hide their good qualities so that no one else will find them attractive; that's simply unfair. I feel that these lyrics bring about a sense of insecurity more than simple jealousy.
"Can call me obsessed
It's not your fault that they hover
I mean no disrespect
It's my right to be hellish
I still get jealous"
Jealousy is not an unavoidable topic in a relationships. It happens all of the time. But there is a different in simple jealousy over incidents like someone winking at your partner than there is dictating their life because of your own insecurities.
"Jealous" is a song that does not just speak on common jealousy in a relationship, but how that jealousy can easily ruin a relationship by showcasing the insecurities and obsessiveness of a jealous partner. A little jealousy isn't harmful to a relationship, but as this song is written, Nick Jonas' type of "jealous" is not one that a relationship should EVER have to deal with.
