When Doja Cat drops, the internet stops. And baby, her new single “Jealous Type” just sent timelines into a frenzy. Within 12 hours of release, the video cracked one million YouTube views, making it her fastest rise since the Scarlet era. The moment feels bigger than just a rollout, it feels like a cultural reset.
The Video: Patron, Projectors, and Pure Pop Fantasy
Directed by Boni Mata and filmed in Los Angeles, the Jealous Type video is Doja at her most cinematic. Picture this: she pours Patron into a vintage champagne flute, flicks on a retro hifi system, and settles in to watch a reel-to-reel movie of herself. The vibe? 1980s neon glam meets modern-day messy situationship energy.
But it doesn’t stop there. Halfway through, Doja comes face-to-face with herself. Two Dojas, both dripping in ‘80s fits, dancing through a limousine window before climbing onto the hood to serve synchronized fantasy. It’s a mirror match of charisma, and spoiler: both of them win.
The Song: Pop Precision With Rap Bite
Produced by Jack Antonoff and Y2K, the track blends glowing synth-pop with that signature Doja bite. She floats between belting a sticky chorus and snapping into venomous rap bars:
“You don’t wanna show me off to your ex or your friends tonight / N**a, you must be on Molly / ‘Cause y’all ain’t kick it when we started up…”
It’s part confrontation, part confession, and completely addictive. Doja herself admits Jealous Type is in a tug-of-war with her other favorite, Gorgeous, for top spot on her upcoming fifth album, Vie (dropping September 26).
The Album’s Mood: Love Bombs and Therapy Breakthroughs
In her sit-down with Zane Lowe, Doja revealed that love bombing is a central theme of Vie. She broke it down: “Sometimes people don’t know they’re doing it, giving excessive compliments and gifts right off the bat. I thought that was a really fun thing to write about.”
She also credited therapy for shaping the album’s direction. Twice-a-week sessions helped her lean into vulnerability and dissect how love, naivety, and obsession play out in relationships. The result? A project that’s about to hit harder than any breakup text.
Social Media: Divided But Loud
You already know Doja fans, and haters, came ready. Here’s the vibe check from the timeline:
- “This woman single-handedly saved the whole summer.”
- “I’m sorry but I think this HAS to be the best pop moment of the year so far. THE VOCALS SHES SERVING, THE VISUALS, THE RAP.”
- “This woman’s sex appeal is on another level I fear it’s unmatched.”
- “Which rap artist (male AND female) serves eras the way she does??”
- “Incredible visuals, incredible vocals, incredible production. Easily her best lead single.”
Of course, not everybody was gagged:
- “The song sucks, omg. She needs to restart the whole era.”
- “A little underwhelmed right now but I know the full album will have a couple songs that I enjoy so let me just bop along for now YES.”
- “This girl has no shame, copying song of the year?? Doja you flopped.”
The split reaction proves one thing, Doja Cat has once again made herself the center of conversation.
The Full Lyrics to “Jealous Type”
Here are the lyrics fans can’t stop dissecting:
[Chorus]
Boy, let me know if this is careless, I
Could be torn between two roads that I just can’t decide
Which one is leading me to hell or paradise?
Baby, I can’t hurt you, sure, but I’m the jealous type
I’m the jealous type
[Verse 1]
He loves me
But he can’t hold this above me
When my eyes are green, I’m ugly
You’re vain and hip to rushing
I’m so over-tired
I will not wait in this lane
Never seen you cry
You’re mine
[Chorus]
Boy, let me know if this is careless, I (Let me know)
Could be torn between two roads that I just can’t decide (Just can’t decide)
Which one is leading me to hell or paradise? (Oh)
Baby, I can’t hurt you, sure, but I’m the jealous type
I’m the jealous type
[Post-Chorus]
Oh, I’m jealous, baby, yeah, I’m jealous
Oh, I’m jealous, baby, I’m the jealous type
Oh, I’m jealous, baby, yeah, I’m jealous
Oh, I’m jealous, baby, I’m the jealous type
[Verse 2]
I said, “You wanna do what now with who?”
I don’t need a pin-drop or a text tonight
I ain’t even coming out with you
You don’t wanna show me off to your ex or your friends tonight
N***a, you must be on molly
‘Cause y’all ain’t kick it when we started up
And if she really was a friend like you said she was
I would’ve been locked in, but I called your bluff, ha
No girl enjoys trying to tough it out for a party boy
Everyone wants you and you love all the noise
You want what you can have, but I made a choice
I’m not your type (Boy, let me know)
[Chorus]
Boy, let me know if this is careless, I
Could be torn between two roads that I just can’t decide (I can’t decide)
Which one is leading me to hell or paradise?
Baby, I can’t hurt you, sure, but I’m the jealous type
I’m the jealous type
[Post-Chorus]
Oh, I’m jealous, baby, yeah, I’m jealous
Oh, I’m jealous, baby, I’m the jealous type
Oh, I’m jealous, baby, yeah, I’m jealous
Oh, I’m jealous, baby, I’m the jealous type
Doja Cat’s Vie and the World Tour Plans
With Vie set to drop September 26, Doja is wasting no time. Her Ma Vie World Tour kicks off November 18 in Auckland, then hits Melbourne, Sydney, Manila, Tokyo, and more before wrapping December 21 in Kaohsiung.
If Jealous Type is the appetizer, this tour is about to be a five-course meal. Expect wigs snatched, eras served, and jealous exes across the globe put on notice.
