Jessie J has dropped her first album in eight years, Don't Tease Me With a Good Time, which includes lyrics that appear to reference her past relationship with Channing Tatum. The track 'Threw It Away' features pointed verses about a former partner who ended things abruptly. This release follows her recent health challenges and label change.
Album Overview
Jessie J's latest project, Don't Tease Me With a Good Time, marks her return to music after an eight-year hiatus from full-length albums. Released independently through D.A.P. and her self-titled label, it comes after she parted ways with Republic Records following a 17-year tenure. The album arrives amid her recovery from breast cancer, diagnosed earlier this year, which led to a mastectomy, breast reconstruction, and the cancellation of U.S. tour dates alongside postponements in the U.K.
Track Spotlight: 'Threw It Away'
The song 'Threw It Away,' co-written with Ryan Tedder in 2020, contains lyrics that seem directed at an ex. Lines include: "I put my heart out on the table/ That's when it got uncomfortable/ No more honey, Monday to Sunday/ Oh, you got a new bae, huh, okay." Later, she adds: "Don't you dare rewrite the story/ I'm the beauty, you're the beast… Have a good time in these streets." At a London listening party, Jessie J reportedly commented: "This next song I wrote in 2020 with Ryan Tedder, and you can figure out who I was dating."
Relationship Context
Jessie J and Channing Tatum began dating in 2018 and maintained an on-and-off connection until their amicable split in April 2020. A source told People at the time: "They cared enough about each other to try again but realized it was better to move on." The album's themes align with that period, though no direct confirmation ties the lyrics explicitly to Tatum beyond the timing and her remarks.
Broader Implications
This release highlights Jessie J's resilience post-health scare and professional shift, blending personal storytelling with new creative freedom outside major labels.