Jonah
Breathe Lyrics


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She's a lady you'll remember
Wrapped in mystery and style
She's just one of love's pretenders
On her heart you can't rely

When she's dressed to kill, have you the strength of will, to turn away
Don't you hunger boy, for she's no toy, or soon you'll pay
Sarah, Sarah, my misfortune never looked so sweet
Just like Jonah, You bring me stormy seas with your deceit.

Now her charm just overwhelms me
Is my heart already sold!
I think of what my father told me
All that glitters is not gold

I'm in a cold, cold sweat and the more I fret, my fever will rise
It's a 'No Go Slow', I must leave this show before I'm her prize.

Sarah, Sarah, my misfortune never looked so sweet
Just like Jonah, you bring me stormy seas with your deceit.

You know I should be wise, I've seen through her disguise
She'll bring me stormy seas just like Jonah
You know I'm hooked on dreams, on all that may have been
She'll bring me stormy seas, just like Jonah.

Sarah, Sarah, my misfortune never looked so sweet
Just like Jonah, you bring me stormy seas with your deceit.

Jonah, Jonah, just like Jonah
Jonah, Jonah, just like Jonah.

Jonah tried to sail away,
Ah, ah, Jonah
Catch that boat to a brighter day, remember Jonah
Don't mock the Lord, don't take his word in vain
For Sarah, judgment day will come again.

Jonah rode those stormy seas, ah, ah, Jonah
For the Lord above he would not please, remember Jonah.





Jonah was swallowed by the whale, ah, ah, Jonah
He was soon to pray when he knew he'd failed.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Jonah" by Breathe describe a woman named Sarah, who is portrayed as mysterious and alluring, yet ultimately unreliable and deceitful. The singer initially finds himself drawn to her charm, but ultimately realizes that she is not what she seems and that he needs to leave before he becomes her "prize." The refrain comparing Sarah's effect on the singer to Jonah's stormy seas and eventual capture by a whale serves as a warning about the dangers of temptation and the consequences of ignoring one's intuition.


The song can be interpreted as both a cautionary tale about falling for the wrong person and a commentary on the biblical story of Jonah. By referencing Jonah's journey and ultimate failure to disobey God's orders, the lyrics suggest that Sarah's alluring but ultimately false promises are similarly dangerous.


Overall, "Jonah" is a moody, atmospheric track that showcases Breathe's knack for crafting emotionally resonant pop songs with a distinctive edge.


Line by Line Meaning

She's a lady you'll remember
This lady is so special that she will stay in your memory forever.


Wrapped in mystery and style
She has a mysterious aura and impressive style.


She's just one of love's pretenders
She feigns love but doesn't mean it truly.


On her heart you can't rely
Don't trust her or you will be disappointed.


When she's dressed to kill, have you the strength of will, to turn away
Can you resist her when she's attracting attention with her beauty and elegance?


Don't you hunger boy, for she's no toy, or soon you'll pay
Be cautious for the lady isn't just a plaything and you will face the consequences of underestimating her.


Sarah, Sarah, my misfortune never looked so sweet
The singer is aware that the lady in question will bring him harm but he is unable to resist her charm.


Just like Jonah, You bring me stormy seas with your deceit.
The singer compares the woman to Jonah, a biblical figure who caused trouble and misfortune. The lady brings with her deceit and chaos.


Now her charm just overwhelms me
He is enchanted by her charm.


Is my heart already sold!
He is entranced with her and wants to be with her, even though he may regret it later.


I think of what my father told me
The singer remembers the wise words of his father and knows what he should do.


All that glitters is not gold
Just because something has the appearance of beauty or value, it doesn't mean that it is truly valuable or worth pursuing.


I'm in a cold, cold sweat and the more I fret, my fever will rise
He is worried and anxious, and the more he thinks about the situation, the worse he feels.


It's a 'No Go Slow', I must leave this show before I'm her prize.
He realizes that he needs to leave before the woman takes advantage of him.


You know I should be wise, I've seen through her disguise
He acknowledges that he knows better but he can't help being drawn to her.


She'll bring me stormy seas just like Jonah
The singer knows that she will bring him misfortune just like Jonah.


You know I'm hooked on dreams, on all that may have been
He is attached to the idea of what could have happened between them and the dreams he has of her.


Jonah tried to sail away, Ah, ah, Jonah
The singer references the story of Jonah to compare his situation with that of the biblical figure.


Catch that boat to a brighter day, remember Jonah
He wishes he could escape from the situation and find happiness elsewhere.


Don't mock the Lord, don't take his word in vain
A warning to be faithful and truthful, and not to expect good things while doing bad.


For Sarah, judgment day will come again.
There will be consequences for her actions, sooner or later.


Jonah rode those stormy seas, ah, ah, Jonah
Another reference to the story of Jonah.


For the Lord above he would not please, remember Jonah.
Jonah did not do right by God and as a result suffered consequences.


Jonah was swallowed by the whale, ah, ah, Jonah
A pivotal moment in the story of Jonah where he was believed to be drowned and swallowed by a whale.


He was soon to pray when he knew he'd failed.
Jonah prayed to God and admitted he was wrong.




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Written by: PAUL SIMON

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