Jezebel
Howl Lyrics


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The mountans
At her back
The horizon
Gnawing at her throat
Slowing the butchers you planted
Bloom and swing the blades
Fumble with the ropes
As the twilight
Takes it's place

Gaze at the witch boiling inside

Broken nails
Grip feels frail
In sheets she'll sail
Close your eyes oh friend
I'll show you how
They did you
I'll make them fail

The scorn you left her
At pleasure's door




You fucking bastard
In sheets she sails

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Howl's song "Jezebel" describe the pain and suffering of the titular character, who is likely a victim of abuse. We are told that she has mountains at her back and the horizon gnawing at her throat, which could symbolize the weight of her past and the uncertainty of her future. The butchers that were planted in her have bloomed and swung their blades, likely referring to the emotional scars that her abuser has left on her. The twilight taking its place is a metaphor for the end of something, perhaps the end of her suffering.


The chorus contains a message of support from the singer to Jezebel. He promises to show her how her abuser failed her and that she doesn't have to suffer anymore. The broken nails and frail grip could be physical indicators of the abuse she has endured, while the line "in sheets she'll sail" could be interpreted as her seeking refuge in a white bed sheet, perhaps after an attack.


Line by Line Meaning

The mountains
Jezebel stands strong like mountains


At her back
She has confronted and left behind her past


The horizon
The endless possibilities that lie ahead


Gnawing at her throat
The fear of failure is ever present, but she refuses to let it stop her


Slowing the butchers you planted
Those who tried to bring her down will face their own consequences


Bloom and swing the blades
Her thriving spirit and determination are cutting down any obstacles in her way


Fumble with the ropes
Her opponents are struggling to keep her down


As the twilight
As the challenges continue to come


Takes it's place
She continues to overcome them


Gaze at the witch boiling inside
She acknowledges and embraces her inner strength and power


Broken nails
She has endured physical and emotional battles


Grip feels frail
Her strength is weakening


In sheets she'll sail
Into the unknown, she will continue to move forward


Close your eyes oh friend
Trust and believe in her pledge to stand strong


I'll show you how
She will lead by example, inspiring others to be strong in their own battles


They did you
Her opponents have caused harm


I'll make them fail
She will make them face their own consequences, just like the butchers they planted


The scorn you left her
Her enemies underestimated her and left her with hurt and anger


At pleasure's door
They did this for their own selfish pleasure


You fucking bastard
She is angry at her opponent for thinking they could bring her down


In sheets she sails
Despite the hardships she has faced, she is moving forward and triumphing




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DeanKnight333

Holy shit this is amazing!!!!!!!

Zuhzuhzombie

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helldog134

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Stan

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Shannyn Gloom

This would've been way better if buddy didn't say anything.

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