Myke Towers Gets Vulnerable in ‘Tengo Celos’: Meaning and English Lyrics

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‘Tengo Celos’ is a confession — raw, possessive, and vulnerable. It’s about the kind of jealousy that hits when desire turns into obsession. The song captures that messy space between love and control, where someone is so drawn to another person that even the air that touches them feels like competition.

The lyrics move between tenderness and insecurity. Myke Towers knows he doesn’t “own” the other person — even admits it — but still can’t help imagining every detail, every look, every touch that isn’t theirs. It’s not about trust or betrayal; it’s about how overpowering attraction can twist into emotional chaos.

When he says he’s jealous of her clothes, the air, or her mouth, it’s exaggeration — but it’s also honesty. That’s what makes the song hit: it shows how jealousy can be both ridiculous and painfully human. The mix of luxury references (Dior, Balenciaga, Chanel) with raw emotion makes the story feel modern. It’s romance in the age of ego and temptation, where love and possession get blurred.

The track closes not with closure, but with surrender. He knows he’s jealous, maybe even toxic, but he can’t help it — because passion, in his world, hurts as much as it consumes.

Lyrics of ‘Tengo Celos’ — English Translation

[Intro]

Your little eyes shine, shine
When I picture you down below
Baby, in my mind we’re already making love
We haven’t done it yet, but it won’t be long
How must he have it?
With that face and that skin tone
You look as sweet as fruit in a cocktail
I’d dress you in Christian Dior, Balenciaga, or Chanel

[Chorus]

But what I feel is jealousy, yeah, I’m jealous
Jealous of the air that touches your hair
Jealous of your panties that are where I can’t be
Jealous of your mouth that sucks on your fingers
Baby, I’m jealous, yeah, I’m jealous
Jealous of the air that touches your hair
Jealous of your panties that are where I can’t be
Jealous of your mouth that sucks on your fingers

[Verse 1]

I know how you feel when I get overprotective
Long-distance love, a fool’s kind of love
“Who’s the prettiest?” — ask the mirror
If there’s a line to be with you, it’s fine, I’ll wait
I’m jealous of the eyes that look at you — kisses aren’t meant to be thrown away
If I said I feel nothing when I see you, that’d be a lie
I’m even jealous of the one who waxes you
I wish when we were in bed, you’d call me by my real name
I said, “I’m possessive with what’s mine,” you said, “I’m not yours”
Making love to you would be an honor — let’s get lost in the waves
Your eyes had that sparkle, I lit up, but you had your own fire
My love, all this pain I’m feeling, I’m blaming it on you

[Chorus]

I’m jealous, yeah, I’m jealous
Jealous of the air that touches your hair
Jealous of your panties that are where I can’t be
Jealous of your mouth that sucks on your fingers

[Verse 2]

She doesn’t want me watching over her
She doesn’t ask for permission or forgiveness — she doesn’t need a green light
Gucci or Louis Vuitton, whatever store she wants, my queen, go ahead
To keep her mom from nagging, I’ll have her house remodeled
You’ve got all the power

[Bridge]

I’m just jealous — but when I see you, it fades
If there’s a strange car at her house, you know what that means
Her face is beautiful, but that ass is a threat
Tell that guy not to get too close and to keep his distance

[Chorus]

I’m jealous, yeah, I’m jealous
Jealous of the air that touches your hair
Jealous of your panties that are where I can’t be
Jealous of your mouth that sucks on your fingers
Baby, I’m jealous, yeah, I’m jealous
Jealous of the air that touches your hair
Jealous of your panties that are where I can’t be
Jealous of your mouth that sucks on your fingers