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The song “Jealous” by Labrinth tells us a story of someone who has lost what he once had. The lyrics captures the memories he once shared and through the use of different words, the song tells us to what extent this loss has had an effect on him. An African saying which goes like this: “a cow does not know the usefulness of its tail until it loses it” (paraphrase) can be seen in this song as the artist actually finds it hard to admit (but eventually does) that he is Jealous. By doing so, he inadvertently gives away that fact that he still has feelings for his lover. Furthermore, the lyrics show us the consequences of inaction and leaving things to chance. The artist did not actively go in pursuit of his lover but kept hoping that his lover would come running back into his arms. He tries his best to hide his pain but alas even behind his smile, his pain exists.

"Jealous"

I'm jealous of the rain

I'm jealous of the wind

Cause I wished you the best of all this world could give

But I always thought you'd come back

I'm jealous of the nights

I'm jealous of the love

But I always thought you'd come back

As I sink in the sand

I wished you the best of all this world could give

But I always thought you'd come back

It's hard for me to say