Marc had played guitar since the age of 9, but started to pursue music more seriously around 1964, when he became Toby Tyler, covering songs by Bob Dylan, and Dion.
(A track recorded around this time as Mark Feld, "All At Once" has recently been discovered will be released soon.) In his teen years, Marc became known as one of the first "mods". This led him to a brief stint as a model, and he chose to leave school when he was 14 years old. He also played guitar in a band called John's Children. Marc was needed for this group as a 'Pete Townshend' figure, but after 3 months, he left the band.
Together with Steve Peregrin Took, he formed his own duo Tyrannosaurus Rex, which quickly gained a large underground following. After 3 successful albums, Steve Peregrin Took's drug habits and suggestion of doing some of his own songs was enough for Marc to kick him out of the duo. Mickey Finn quickly replaced Steve, and the new duo recorded the album A Beard Of Stars, with Marc replacing Steve's backing vocals on the tracks they already began recording.
On Marc's second album with Finn, he decided to shorten the name of the band to T. Rex, and found fame and chart succes in 1970 with Ride a White Swan.
Following that success, Marc wrote several more top 10 hits and albums, Electric Warrior(1971), The Slider (1972), Tanx(1973), Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow Or a Creamed Cage In August)(1974), Bolan's Zip-Gun(1975), Futuristic Dragon(1976) and the final album
Dandy In the Underworld(1977).
Marc Bolan tried to make it clear during his lifetime that he was NOT to be grouped in the lot called Glam Rock. In 1973, he appeared under the headline "Glam Rock Is Dead: Says Marc" - he felt he was not being treated seriously as an artist, so with Zinc Alloy onward, he moved into a Rock & Soul sound, radically different than what was the musical trend at the time. Many of Marc's fans stayed behind with the Glam movement, but Marc pursued further into less commercial music adventures, with the help of his soul-singer girlfriend, Gloria Jones. Together they had a son, Rolan Bolan, in 1975.
Tragically, Marc died in a car crash on 16 September 1977 in a purple Mini driven by Gloria Jones.
Debora
Marc Bolan Lyrics
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Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Oh Debora, always look like a zebra
Your sunken face is like a galleon
Clawed with mysteries of the Spanish Main, oh Debora
Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Li-di-di-di-di-di-di
Deboree-deb n' deboree-deboree-deb
Li-di-di-di-di-di-di
Ni-ni-ni-ni-ni-ni-ni
Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree
Oh Debora, always dressed like a conjurer
It's fine to see your young face hiding
'Neath the stallion that I'm riding, Debora
Da da da da da da da
Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Da da da da da da da
Na na na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na na na
Oh Debora, oh Debora
Da da da da da da da
Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Da da da da da da da
Na na na na na na na na na na
Shh
Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Oh Deborah, you look like a stallion
Oh Deborah, you look like a stallion
Your sunken face is like a galleon
Clawed with mysteries of the Spanish Main, oh Deborah
Da da da da da da da
Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Da da da da da da da
Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Na na na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na na na
Oh Debora, oh Debora
Da da da da da da da
Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Da da da da da da da
Na na na na na na na na na na
Shh
The song "Debora" by Marc Bolan is an ode to a mysterious and alluring woman named Debora, who the singer describes as having a sunken face like a galleon and dressing like a zebra or conjurer. The lyrics are playful and whimsical, with the repetition of the nonsense syllables "deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb" creating a catchy hook. Bolan's admiration for Debora is clear as he compares her to a stallion and marvels at the mysteries of the Spanish Main that seem to claw at her.
There are several interpretations of the song's meaning. Some argue that Debora is actually a representation of the elusive inspiration and creative energy that artists strive to capture. Bolan himself stated that the lyrics were inspired by a woman he saw while driving across London's Blackfriars Bridge, but that he was also influenced by "Ariel" by Sylvia Plath and the Arthurian character Morgan Le Fay.
Line by Line Meaning
Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Repetitive phrase used to create a catchy tune and rhythm for the song.
Oh Debora, always look like a zebra
Addressing someone named Debora and saying that she always dresses in a black and white striped pattern.
Your sunken face is like a galleon
Comparing Debora's face to a sunken ship, discussing the flaws and dejections on her face.
Clawed with mysteries of the Spanish Main, oh Debora
Referring to the Spanish treasure fleets that sank in the Caribbean, with Debora's face being the same type of mystery and discovery.
Ni-ni-ni-ni-ni-ni-ni
Repetitive phrase used to create a catchy tune and rhythm for the song.
Deboree-deb n' deboree-deboree-deb
Repetitive phrase used to create a catchy tune and rhythm for the song.
Oh Debora, always dressed like a conjurer
Addressing someone named Debora, stating that she dresses like a magician or sorcerer.
It's fine to see your young face hiding
Complementing Debora on her youthful appearance.
'Neath the stallion that I'm riding, Debora
Referring to himself as a rider or chariot driver, with Debora being the object of his affections.
Da da da da da da da
Repetitive phrase used to create a catchy tune and rhythm for the song.
Na na na na na na na na na na
Repetitive phrase used to create a catchy tune and rhythm for the song.
Oh Debora, oh Debora
Addressing someone named Debora twice to emphasize the importance of the message.
Shh
An interjection to indicate that the conversation is supposed to be quiet and private.
Oh Deborah, you look like a stallion
Addressing someone named Deborah and saying that she resembles a strong, muscular horse.
Your sunken face is like a galleon
Comparing Deborah's face to a sunken ship, discussing the flaws and dejections on her face.
Clawed with mysteries of the Spanish Main, oh Deborah
Referring to the Spanish treasure fleets that sank in the Caribbean, with Deborah's face being the same type of mystery and discovery.
Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Repetitive phrase used to create a catchy tune and rhythm for the song.
Na na na na na na na na na na
Repetitive phrase used to create a catchy tune and rhythm for the song.
Shh
An interjection to indicate that the conversation is supposed to be quiet and private.
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Written by: MARC BOLAN
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Lyrics
Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Oh Debora, always look like a zebra
Your sunken face is like a galleon
Clawed with mysteries of the Spanish Main, oh Debora
Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Li-di-di-di-di-di-di
Deboree-deb n' deboree-deboree-deb
Li-di-di-di-di-di-di
Ni-ni-ni-ni-ni-ni-ni
Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree
Oh Debora, always dressed like a conjurer
It's fine to see your young face hiding
'Neath the stallion that I'm riding, Debora
Da da da da da da da
Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Da da da da da da da
Na na na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na na na
Oh Debora, oh Debora
Da da da da da da da
Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Da da da da da da da
Na na na na na na na na na na
Shh
Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Oh Deborah, you look like a stallion
Oh Deborah, you look like a stallion
Your sunken face is like a galleon
Clawed with mysteries of the Spanish Main, oh Deborah
Da da da da da da da
Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Da da da da da da da
Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Na na na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na na na
Oh Debora, oh Debora
Da da da da da da da
Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Da da da da da da da
Na na na na na na na na na na
Shh
@jamessim1858
My lovely daughter was called Deborah and this song is to be played at her funeral this Thursday...she was a huge T Rex fan and I was a huge Deborah fan.
@thedearleader3265
Sorry for loss man it’ll get better
@ajgwstopmotions3840
Sorry for your lost man
@iseenogoduphere8788
❤️💫
@zekep2076
I’m sorry for your loss homie. I hope you’re feeling ok ❤️❤️
@lonniedeckermusic
Sorry for the loss of your daughter.
@youmeandi100
BABY DRIVER thank you for reintroducing me to this often overlooked t rex song 🙌🙏
@serkan47235
Good movie doll driver
@chrispewpew
ty Edgar Wright
@TabsT-vy5jy
Thank you for stealing this song without permission.