Jezebel
Clue J & His Blues Blasters/Owen Grey Lyrics
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She probably had less than every one of us
But when she knew how to walk she knew
How to bring the house down
Can't blame her for her beauty
She wins with her hands down
Jezebel, what a belle
How did you get that?
"Do you really want to know", she said
It would seem she's on her way
It's more, more than just a dream
She put on her stockings and shoes
Had nothing to lose, she said it was worth it
Reach for the top
And the sun is gonna shine
"Every winter was a war", she said
"I want to get what's mine"
Jezebel, Jezebel
Won't try to deny where she came from
You can see it in her pride
And the raven in her eyes
Try show her a better way
She'll say, "You don't know what you've been missing"
By the time she blinks you know she won't be listening
"Reach for the top", she said
"And the sun is gonna shine"
"Every winter was a war", she said
"I want to get what's mine"
The song "Jezebel" by Clue J & His Blues Blasters/Owen Grey is about a woman named Jezebel who did not have a privileged upbringing but managed to rise above her circumstances through her beauty and determination. The lyrics suggest that Jezebel has a powerful presence and is able to captivate those around her with her charm and confidence. She is unapologetic about her past and proud of where she comes from, as seen in the line "Jezebel, Jezebel, won't try to deny where she came from, you can see it in her pride and the raven in her eyes".
In addition, the lyrics suggest that Jezebel's success was not achieved easily, as she had to fight for what she wanted. The line "Every winter was a war, I want to get what's mine" implies that she faced many challenges throughout her life but persevered and refused to give up on her goals. When she says "reach for the top and the sun is gonna shine", it's clear that she believes in working hard and reaching for success, despite the obstacles she has faced.
Overall, the lyrics of "Jezebel" celebrate a strong and resilient woman who refuses to let her circumstances hold her back. It is a song about determination, perseverance, and the power of self-belief.
Line by Line Meaning
Jezebel wasn't born with a silver spoon in her mouth
Jezebel wasn't born into wealth or privilege.
She probably had less than every one of us
Her family was likely less well off than most people.
But when she knew how to walk she knew
From a young age, she had the ability to captivate and impress others.
How to bring the house down
She had a talent for entertaining and impressing a crowd.
Can't blame her for her beauty
Her attractiveness is not something she can be held responsible for.
She wins with her hands down
Her charm and beauty give her a clear advantage over others.
Jezebel, what a belle
Jezebel is a beautiful woman.
Looks like a princess in her new dress
Her outfit makes her look regal and elegant.
How did you get that?
The question is asked with admiration and curiosity about how she obtained her dress.
"Do you really want to know", she said
Jezebel implies that the story of how she obtained the dress is not a simple one.
It would seem she's on her way
She seems to be headed towards success.
It's more, more than just a dream
Her aspirations are not just a fantasy, but a tangible reality she is pursuing.
She put on her stockings and shoes
She is preparing to go out and achieve her goals.
Had nothing to lose, she said it was worth it
Jezebel took a risk to attain her goals, but she felt it was a worthwhile endeavor, regardless of the outcome.
Reach for the top
Strive for the highest level of success.
And the sun is gonna shine
If she achieves her goals, her future will be bright.
"Every winter was a war", she said
Jezebel has had to struggle and fight to overcome obstacles and achieve success.
"I want to get what's mine"
Jezebel is determined to attain what she believes she deserves.
Jezebel, Jezebel
The singer addresses Jezebel.
Won't try to deny where she came from
Jezebel is not ashamed of her background or upbringing.
You can see it in her pride
Her sense of self-respect and confidence is evident in her demeanor.
And the raven in her eyes
Her eyes are dark and intense, conveying a sense of mystery and intrigue.
Try show her a better way
The singer attempts to offer Jezebel advice or guidance.
She'll say, "You don't know what you've been missing"
Jezebel believes that her own path and choices are superior to those of others and that they are missing out by not following her lead.
By the time she blinks you know she won't be listening
Jezebel is stubborn and unyielding; once she has made up her mind, she will not easily be swayed by others.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STUART MATTHEWMAN, HELEN ADU
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