Debora
T. Rex 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
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

Overall Meaning

The song "Debora" by T. Rex features the repeated chant of "deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb" throughout the song, creating a hypnotic and repetitive groove. The lyrics seem to be focusing on the beauty and allure of a woman named Debora, who is described as looking like a zebra and dressed like a conjurer. The lines "Your sunken face is like a galleon/Clawed with mysteries of the Spanish Main" further add to the mystique of her character. The repeated references to her appearance like a stallion suggest strength and power, while the mention of her youth implies a certain vulnerability that can be hidden under the right facade.


Overall, the song seems to be focused on the power of attraction and the way a person's appearance can hold secrets and mysteries. The frenzied repetition of the chorus supports this idea, as if the more that Debora's name is chanted, the more her allure grows. This creates a sense of obsession and infatuation, both for the singer and potentially for the audience as well.


Line by Line Meaning

Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Repetitive sound to create rhythm and catchiness to the song


Oh Debora, always look like a zebra
Always on-point and stylish with clothing like the African zebra


Your sunken face is like a galleon
Your face looks like a ship with a sunken and mysterious appearance


Clawed with mysteries of the Spanish Main, oh Debora
Your enigmatic facial features make you look like a treasure ship with hidden secrets


Deboree-deb n' deboree-deboree-deb
Repetitive sound to create rhythm and catchiness to the song


Ni-ni-ni-ni-ni-ni-ni
Repetitive sound to create rhythm and catchiness to the song


Oh Debora, always dressed like a conjurer
Always well-dressed and in control like a magician


It's fine to see your young face hiding
Looking young and beautiful while keeping a low profile and secretiveness


'Neath the stallion that I'm riding, Debora
Being lifted up by the person singing the song like a powerful and fast stallion


Da da da da da da da
Repetitive sound to create rhythm and catchiness to the song


Na na na na na na na na na na
Repetitive sound to create rhythm and catchiness to the song


Shh
Be quiet, possibly signaling the end of the song


Oh Deborah, you look like a stallion
Being complimented for looking as powerful and impressive as a majestic horse


Your sunken face is like a galleon
Same as before, looking like a mysterious ship with a sunken appearance


Deboree-deb n' deboree-de-bree-deb
Repetitive sound to create rhythm and catchiness to the song


Na na na na na na na na na na
Repetitive sound to create rhythm and catchiness to the song


Shh
Be quiet, possibly signaling the end of the song




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MARC BOLAN

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