This Woman
Desmond Dekker Lyrics


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Oh yeah
Here is a Jezebel (ah)
More like a lion (ah)
Here is the root of all your pain
She is a Jezebel (ah)
More like a lion (ah)
She is the root of all your pain
Don't let she rotten you
Don't let she get to you
And when today she'll try to come into your heart

Here is a Jezebel
No, you are a cannibal (ah)
You are the root of all the evil
You are a Jezebel (ah)
Like a parasite
You are the root of all your pain

Don't let she rotten you
Don't let she get to you
And when today she'll try to come into your heart

(Solo)

Here is a Jezebel (ah)
You are a cannibal (ah)
You are the root of all the evil
Oh yeah
You are a Jezebel (ah)
You are a cannibal (ah)
You are the root of all the evil

Don't let she rotten you
Don't let she get to you
And when today she'll try to come into your heart

Here is a Jezebel
No, you are a parasite
You are the root of all your pain
You are a Jezebel (ah)
You are a cannibal (ah)
You are the root of all the evil

Don't let she rotten you
Don't let she get to you...





(Fade out)

Overall Meaning

Desmond Dekker's "This Woman" is a song that warns listeners about a specific woman who is compared to Jezebel, a biblical figure known for her trickery and temptation. The lyrics suggest that this woman is like a lion, the root of all pain, and a cannibal who consumes and destroys everything in her path. The warning is repeated multiple times throughout the song not to let her "rotten you" or "get to you."


The song is a cautionary tale about the dangers of falling for the wrong type of woman. The name "Jezebel" is used as a metaphor for a woman who is manipulative, cunning, and dangerous. This type of woman can cause immense pain and suffering for those who fall under her spell, hence the warning not to let her get to you. The song emphasizes the idea that it is important to be aware of the people in our lives and not let them have too much power over us.


Overall, Desmond Dekker's "This Woman" is a powerful warning against toxic relationships and the importance of recognizing and avoiding them. It is a timeless message that still resonates today, reminding us of the importance of being mindful of the people we let into our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh yeah
Expressing agreement or confirmation


Here is a Jezebel (ah)
Introducing the character of a deceitful woman


More like a lion (ah)
Comparing the woman's nature to that of a predator


Here is the root of all your pain
Implicating the woman's responsibility for the artist's troubles


Don't let she rotten you
Advising the listener not to be corrupted by the woman's influence


Don't let she get to you
Encouraging the listener to resist the woman's advances


And when today she'll try to come into your heart
Anticipating the woman's attempt to win over the singer


No, you are a cannibal (ah)
Switching the focus from the woman to the listener, accusing them of being a predator


You are the root of all the evil
Attributing blame to the listener for causing their own problems


Like a parasite
Comparing the listener's nature to that of a manipulative organism


Here is a Jezebel (ah)
Repeating the description of the deceitful woman


You are the root of all your pain
Reiterating the accusation against the listener


Oh yeah
Repeating the interjection of agreement or confirmation


You are a cannibal (ah)
Repeating the accusation against the listener


You are the root of all the evil
Repeating the attribution of blame to the listener


Here is a Jezebel
Repeating the introduction of the deceitful woman


No, you are a parasite
Correcting the previous comparison of the listener to a cannibal, and reiterating the comparison to a manipulative organism


Don't let she rotten you
Repeating the advice not to be corrupted by the woman's influence


Don't let she get to you...
Repeating the encouragement to resist the woman's advances




Writer(s): DACRES

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Tyfighter1977

wow these lyrics are waaay off. Seems like all the lyric sites got these incorrect lyrics from the same source. Here are the correct lyrics (as best as I can tell):


this woman is a Jezebel
and a Delilah
she is the root of all evil

this woman she is a Jezebel
and a Delilah
she is the root of all evil

don't let she flatter you
don't let she capture you
and when temptation try to come into your heart

yeah

this woman is a Jezebel
lord you are a cannibal
you are the root of all evil

you are a (?)
like a parasite
you are the root of all evil

don't let she flatter you
don't let she capture you
and when temptation try to come into your heart

this woman is a Jezebel
lord you are a cannibal
you are the root of all evil

this woman is a Jezebel
you are a cannibal
you are the root of all evil

don't let she flatter you
don't let she capture you
and when temptation try to come into your heart

you are a (?)
like a parasite
you are the root of all evil



All comments from YouTube:

@Kickamoocow1000

Love it!!

@katherineuribe2952

I love this one!

@kevincarlson4562

There will never be a cooler bassline or wail.

@kidneystone53

Fantastic!!!!

@steveaustn72

Fun and catchy!

@gunnervision4530

The best songs are always to short

@zacks9375

an all-time great

@steveconn

The best.

@engine-5419

the craziest ska vocal!!!

@Tyfighter1977

wow these lyrics are waaay off. Seems like all the lyric sites got these incorrect lyrics from the same source. Here are the correct lyrics (as best as I can tell):


this woman is a Jezebel
and a Delilah
she is the root of all evil

this woman she is a Jezebel
and a Delilah
she is the root of all evil

don't let she flatter you
don't let she capture you
and when temptation try to come into your heart

yeah

this woman is a Jezebel
lord you are a cannibal
you are the root of all evil

you are a (?)
like a parasite
you are the root of all evil

don't let she flatter you
don't let she capture you
and when temptation try to come into your heart

this woman is a Jezebel
lord you are a cannibal
you are the root of all evil

this woman is a Jezebel
you are a cannibal
you are the root of all evil

don't let she flatter you
don't let she capture you
and when temptation try to come into your heart

you are a (?)
like a parasite
you are the root of all evil

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