Jealousy [Tommy Shaw]

Jealousy
Written by Tommy Shaw
Lead Vocals by Tommy Shaw

I open the door
I turn on the lights
I can feel it in my bones
Something just isn't right

The room smells like a cigarette
Your hair looks a mess
And didn't you think I'd notice
All the wrinkles in your dress

When I look in your eyes
I can tell something's wrong
There's no use in denying girl
I've known you too long

There's something going on
I'm not sure what it is
But let me tell you
It's my business if it's his

Jealousy has got a hold on me
My foolish heart won't let me be
I can almost see his face
As he's kissing you
And I can't control my jealousy

When you answer the phone
Are you really alone
It's like I'm talking to a stranger
Do you think I don't know

You say he's just a friend
And I try my best to understand
But I'm a man and I know men
So don't you ask me to pretend

I'm all for liberation
And I'm all for being fair
And I'm all for doing what it takes
To show how much I care

But you push me too far
Now it's my back against the wall
And it's no big surprise to you
There's a limit after all

Jealousy has got a hold on me
My foolish heart won't let it be
It looks like this must be my destiny
I can't control my jealousy

Jealousy has got a hold on me
My foolish heart won't let it be
I can move the biggest mountain girl
That much I can do
But I can't control my jealousy

Interpretation

I can't help but see all the warning signs.  You're cheating on my with another, and I can't help but be jealous and angry.