Jezebel
More Machine Than Man Lyrics


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Sweet disease
Human machine
Tortured soul
Dark pleasure queen

Lonely angel
Hungry face
Lovely whore
With a rubber taste

Heavens harlot
So unclean
Satan’s temptress
So obscene

Angry child
Of pure disgrace
Corrupted flesh
Of lusts embrace

My sweet Jezebel, sweet Jezebel
My sweet Jezebel, sweet Jezebel
My sweet Jezebel, sweet Jezebel
My sweet Jezebel, sweet Jezebel

Venom spewing
Concubine
Bound and gagged
No mercy sign

Sweet surrender
Last defense
Caged and tamed
Black hobble dress

Heavens harlot
So unclean
Satan’s temptress
So obscene

Angry child
Of pure disgrace
Corrupted flesh
Of lusts embrace

My sweet Jezebel, sweet Jezebel
My sweet Jezebel, sweet Jezebel




My sweet Jezebel, sweet Jezebel
My sweet Jezebel, sweet Jezebel

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of More Machine Than Man's song Jezebel explore the concept of a woman who embodies both the traditional archetype of a temptress and a modern-day sex worker. The song portrays her as a being made up of both human and machine parts, indicating how society views women in the sex industry as objects rather than humans. The singer of the song refers to this woman as his "sweet Jezebel" and describes her as a sweet disease, tortured soul, dark pleasure queen, and Satan's temptress.


The lyrics also hint at the loneliness and vulnerability that often exist behind the facade of sex work. The woman is described as a "lonely angel" with a "hungry face" and a "lovely whore with a rubber taste." Her existence is portrayed as being condemned and corrupt, with phrases such as "angry child of pure disgrace" and "corrupted flesh of lust's embrace."


Overall, the song explores the complex and often taboo subject of sex work and the objectification of women in society. It challenges the listener to examine their own perceptions and biases towards sex workers and women in general.


Line by Line Meaning

Sweet disease
Jezebel is a seductive and attractive woman who is also dangerous and volatile, much like a sickness or illness.


Human machine
Jezebel appears to be a human being, but she is really more like a machine or robot, devoid of true emotion and acting only to satisfy certain desires.


Tortured soul
Despite her cold and calculating nature, Jezebel shows signs of inner turmoil and distress, possibly caused by the dark path she has chosen.


Dark pleasure queen
Jezebel derives pleasure from experiences that most people would find unsettling or taboo, and she rules over this hidden world of desire like a queen.


Lonely angel
Despite her position of power and control, Jezebel is ultimately alone and isolated, lacking the connections and meaningful relationships that most people need to thrive.


Hungry face
Jezebel craves more and more pleasure and stimulation, and her appearance reflects this insatiable hunger for new experiences.


Lovely whore
Jezebel is beautiful and alluring, but she is also a prostitute or sex worker, engaging in acts of intimacy for money or other rewards.


With a rubber taste
Jezebel's sexual encounters involve unconventional or kinky practices, such as using rubber or latex items, which may be distasteful or uncomfortable for some people.


Heavens harlot
Jezebel is a temptress or seductress, tempting people to sin and straying from the path of righteousness, just like the biblical figure from whom she takes her name.


So unclean
Jezebel's actions and desires are considered dirty or impure by many, and she is ostracized or looked down upon by society as a result.


Satan’s temptress
Jezebel is associated with evil and temptation, leading people astray from God and towards sinful acts or thoughts.


So obscene
Jezebel's behavior and activities are considered vulgar or offensive by many, and she is seen as a corrupting influence on those around her.


Angry child
Despite her outward appearance of maturity and control, Jezebel harbors deep-seated anger and resentment, perhaps stemming from past traumas or injustices.


Of pure disgrace
Jezebel's actions are shameful and dishonorable, causing her to be a social outcast and a source of embarrassment for herself and others.


Corrupted flesh
Jezebel's body has been twisted and tainted by her life choices, becoming a physical symbol of the darkness inside her soul.


Of lusts embrace
Jezebel has willingly given herself over to the pleasures of the flesh, indulging in sexual experiences and other forms of hedonism without restraint.


Venom spewing
Jezebel can be poisonous or harmful to those around her, spreading negative emotions and bad energy wherever she goes.


Concubine
Jezebel serves as a sexual companion or mistress to those powerful or wealthy enough to afford her services.


Bound and gagged
Jezebel may be physically restrained or silenced, either as punishment for her actions or as part of her BDSM activities.


No mercy sign
Jezebel is unable or unwilling to show compassion or forgiveness to those who cross her, often lashing out in anger or retaliation.


Sweet surrender
Jezebel's willingness to submit or surrender to others is both a source of pleasure and a vulnerability, as it opens her up to manipulation and exploitation.


Last defense
Jezebel's guarded and defensive nature is a final barrier between her true self and the outside world, protecting her from further harm or discovery.


Caged and tamed
Jezebel may be controlled or subdued by others, whether willingly or unwillingly, as part of their attempts to exert power over her.


Black hobble dress
Jezebel's clothing choices reflect her own sense of entrapment, as well as the restrictive societal norms that confine her to her role as a sexual object.




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