Jezebel
Frankie Laine Lyrics
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If ever the devil was born without a pair of horns
It was you, Jezebel, it was you
If ever an angel fell, Jezebel, it was you
Jezebel, it was you
If ever a pair of eyes promised paradise
Deceiving me, grieving me, leaving me blue
Jezebel, it was you
If ever the devil's plan was made to torment man
It was you, Jezebel, it was you
Could be better had I never known a lover such as you
Forsaking dreams and all for the siren call of your arms
Like a demon, love possessed me, you obsessed me constantly
What evil star is mine, that my fate's design should be Jezebel?
If ever a pair of eyes promised paradise
Deceiving me, grieving me, leaving me blue
Jezebel, it was you
If ever the devil's plan was made to torment man
It was you, Jezebel, it was you, night and day, every way
Jezebel, Jezebel, Jezebel!
Frankie Laine's song Jezebel is a powerful lament of a man who was bewitched by a woman named Jezebel, who he believed was born without horns. He sings about how Jezebel was more evil than even the devil himself, as she was an angel who fell from grace. The song speaks of the powerful hold that Jezebel had over the singer, with her eyes promising paradise that ultimately led to him forsaking his dreams for the siren call of her arms.
The lyrics also portray a sense of torment that the singer feels, as if the devil's plan was made to punish and tease him, all orchestrated by the wicked Jezebel. He sings of being deceived and grieved, with pain and torment being his constant companion every day and way. Frankie Laine's passionate delivery and haunting melody drive home the message that even the purest of angels can fall from grace and become more evil than the devil himself.
Line by Line Meaning
Jezebel, Jezebel
The chorus simply repeats the name Jezebel for emphasis.
If ever the devil was born without a pair of horns
It was you, Jezebel, it was you
The songwriter is saying that if there was ever a person who was pure evil, without any outward signs, it was Jezebel.
If ever an angel fell, Jezebel, it was you
Jezebel, it was you
The songwriter is saying that Jezebel was so beautiful and captivating that even an angel would fall from grace for her.
If ever a pair of eyes promised paradise
Deceiving me, grieving me, leaving me blue
Jezebel, it was you
The songwriter is describing his experience with Jezebel, saying that he was lured in by her appearance and ended up hurt and sad because of her deception.
If ever the devil's plan was made to torment man
It was you, Jezebel, it was you
The songwriter is saying that if the devil had a plan to make humans suffer, Jezebel was the embodiment of that plan.
Could be better had I never known a lover such as you
Forsaking dreams and all for the siren call of your arms
The songwriter is regretting his involvement with Jezebel, saying that his love for her caused him to give up his dreams.
Like a demon, love possessed me, you obsessed me constantly
What evil star is mine, that my fate's design should be Jezebel?
The songwriter is saying that his love for Jezebel was all-consuming, and he questions why fate would have him be with such an evil woman.
If ever a pair of eyes promised paradise
Deceiving me, grieving me, leaving me blue
Jezebel, it was you
This line is a repeat of the same verse from earlier in the song, reinforcing the impact Jezebel had on the songwriter.
If ever the devil's plan was made to torment man
It was you, Jezebel, it was you, night and day, every way
Jezebel, Jezebel, Jezebel!
The song comes full circle, ending with a repetition of the chorus to emphasize Jezebel's impact on the songwriter's life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Wayne Shanklin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mjimeno100
Jezebel, Jezebel
If ever the devil was born without a pair of horns
It was you, Jezebel, it was you
If ever an angel fell, Jezebel, it was you
Jezebel, it was you
If ever a pair of eyes promised paradise
Deceiving me, grieving me, leaving me blue
Jezebel, it was you
If ever the devil's plan was made to torment man
It was you, Jezebel, it was you
Could be better had I never known a lover such as you
Forsaking dreams and all for the siren call of your arms
Like a demon, love possessed me, you obsessed me constantly
What evil star is mine, that my fate's design should be Jezebel?
If ever a pair of eyes promised paradise
Deceiving me, grieving me, leaving me blue
Jezebel, it was you
If ever the devil's plan was made to torment man
It was you, Jezebel, it was you, night and day, every way
Jezebel, Jezebel, Jezebel!
@Wilkins_Micawber
I'm 75 now, this song sounds just as good is it did from my earliest memories of Frankie Laine's voice bellowing out of our radio. No wonder he was such a super star.
@MLTPLMGZ2006
I'm 44, and because of my father, I listen to mostly this type of music. I believe I was born in the wrong generation.
@LamaBoy5678
Best song in Mafia II and one of the best in thwe '50's!
@qurmaca2302
Heeey
@amrelsaay6890
I knew it from this amazing game too
@kennylaw6858
Yes
@ACE-777.
Definitely one of thwe best!
@emirhantutar1238
its true
@Carlyfan
I grew up listening to a lot of Frankie Lane, and he was one of my dad's favorite, and especially this song. I'm 61 now, and my dad's been gone for 10 years, but I like to come on here and listen, and remember how happy he was listening to his records, back in the day. The 1960s, when I was a kid. This guy brought my dad so much pleasure, and up until he passed at 83, he would still sing his, "That's My Desire". This one's for you daddy!!
@aw-g
May he rest in peace thank you for this amazing story I'm just a kid 9 years old I have listened to this song in a video game and I liked it I hope you're okay and well :-D