This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
I kinda wanna throw my phone across the room
'Cause all I see are girls too good to be true
With paper-white teeth and perfect bodies
Wish I didn't care
I know their beauty's not my lack
But it feels like that weight is on my back
And I can't let it go
Com-comparison is killin' me slowly
I think I think too much 'bout kids who don't know me
I'm so sick of myself, I'd rather be, rather be
Anyone, anyone else, but jealousy, jealousy
Started followin' me
Started followin' me
And I see everyone gettin' all the things I want
I'm happy for them, but then again, I'm not
Just cool vintage clothes and vacation photos
I can't stand it, oh God, I sound crazy
Their win is not my loss
I know it's true, but I can't help getting caught
Up in it all
Co-com-comparison is killin' me slowly
I think I think too much 'bout kids who don't know me
I'm so sick of myself, rather be, rather be
Anyone, anyone else, but jealousy, jealousy
Yeah
All your friends are so cool, you go out every night
In your daddy's nice car, yeah, you're livin' the life
Got a pretty face, pretty boyfriend, too
I wanna be you so bad and I don't even know you
All I see is what I should be
Happier, prettier, jealousy, jealousy
All I see is what I should be
I'm losin' it, all I get's jealousy, jealousy
Com-comparison is killin' me slowly
I think I think too much 'bout kids who don't know me
And I'm so sick of myself, rather be, rather be (oh, oh)
Anyone, anyone else (anyone else), jealousy, jealousy
Oh, I'm so sick of myself, I'd rather be, rather be (oh)
Anyone, anyone else, jealousy, jealousy
Started followin' me
'Cause all I see are girls too good to be true
With paper-white teeth and perfect bodies
Wish I didn't care
I know their beauty's not my lack
But it feels like that weight is on my back
And I can't let it go
Com-comparison is killin' me slowly
I think I think too much 'bout kids who don't know me
I'm so sick of myself, I'd rather be, rather be
Anyone, anyone else, but jealousy, jealousy
Started followin' me
Started followin' me
And I see everyone gettin' all the things I want
I'm happy for them, but then again, I'm not
Just cool vintage clothes and vacation photos
I can't stand it, oh God, I sound crazy
Their win is not my loss
I know it's true, but I can't help getting caught
Up in it all
Co-com-comparison is killin' me slowly
I think I think too much 'bout kids who don't know me
I'm so sick of myself, rather be, rather be
Anyone, anyone else, but jealousy, jealousy
Yeah
All your friends are so cool, you go out every night
In your daddy's nice car, yeah, you're livin' the life
Got a pretty face, pretty boyfriend, too
I wanna be you so bad and I don't even know you
All I see is what I should be
Happier, prettier, jealousy, jealousy
All I see is what I should be
I'm losin' it, all I get's jealousy, jealousy
Com-comparison is killin' me slowly
I think I think too much 'bout kids who don't know me
And I'm so sick of myself, rather be, rather be (oh, oh)
Anyone, anyone else (anyone else), jealousy, jealousy
Oh, I'm so sick of myself, I'd rather be, rather be (oh)
Anyone, anyone else, jealousy, jealousy
Started followin' me
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jealousy, jealousy Lyrics as written by Daniel Leonard Nigro Casey Cathleen Smith
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@seeing <br /> <br /> I actually agree with you.
I think it's quite obvious what this song is about but I just wanted to say that I love Olivia Rodrigo for this. A lot of teenage girls or teenagers in general ( boys can be insecure as well !) go through this phase where they are comparing themselves to people on social media and it's relieving to know that there are other people who go through the same stuff and relating to lyrics. I'm in 9th grade and I can't relate to any of her sad love songs but this song is my jam ( and brutal of course). But furthermore I think it's not only about comparing yourself to other people, I think it could also be something where Olivia wrote on her own experiences, posting pictures with a bikini, with her friends etc. on instagram and showing other people a side of yourself where you know that this isn't you and your jealous of this version because you want to be it in real life too but you can't. Maybe she was going through this kind of stuff I don't know.
Com-comparison is killing me slowly<br /> I think I think too much 'bout kids who don't know me<br /> I'm so sick of myself, rather be, rather be<br /> Anyone, anyone else, but jealousy, jealousy started following me<br /> Started following me<br /> <br /> Oh my favourite part.
Com-comparison is killing me slowly<br /> I think I think too much 'bout kids who don't know me<br /> I'm so sick of myself, rather be, rather be<br /> Anyone, anyone else, but jealousy, jealousy started following me<br /> Started following me<br /> <br /> Oh my favourite part.
I think this song is about teenage girls facing a lot of insecurities in social media.
I think this song is just a reminder over the effect social media has over us (not only girls but boys too.)I am in 6th grade and we lent about this kind of thing is LO (life orientation)class .It is also a version of peer pressure.