Jennifers Body
The Hole Lyrics
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Well, I know it enough to believe it
And I know it, I can't see it
But I know it enough to believe it
To better you, to better me
My better half has bitten me
To better you, to better me
The pieces of Jennifer's body
Found pieces of Jennifer's body
Found pieces of Jennifer's body
Just relax, just relax, just go to sleep
Just relax, just relax, just go to sleep
You're hungry, but I'm starving
He cuts you down from the tree
He keeps you in a box by the bed
Alive, but just barely
He said, I'm your lover, I'm your friend
I'm pure," and he hit me again
With a bullet, number one
Kill the family, save the son himself, himself
The pieces of Jennifer's body
Found pieces of Jennifer's body
Found pieces of Jennifer's body
Just relax, just relax, just go to sleep
Just relax, just relax, just go to sleep
Now she's mine
The lyrics to The Hole's song Jennifer's Body are haunting and cryptic. At first glance, they appear to be about someone who is struggling to come to terms with a harsh reality that they cannot see or feel but know exists. These lyrics may be referring to an abusive relationship where the abuser is controlling the victim through psychological manipulation. The singer may be trying to convince themselves that they are strong enough to leave the abuser, but they are struggling with the reality of the situation.
The lyrics also mention Jennifer's body throughout the song. It could be that Jennifer was a victim of this same cycle of abuse, and her lifeless body was found, leading the singer to ruminate and grapple with the concept of violence and control. The lyrics are mysterious and leave much open to interpretation, causing the listener to grapple with the deeper meaning behind them.
Line by Line Meaning
And I know it, I can't feel it
I have a strong belief, although I cannot sense or feel it.
Well, I know it enough to believe it
My intuition is strong enough to believe in my feeling.
And I know it, I can't see it
I have a strong conviction, although I cannot visualize or see it.
But I know it enough to believe it
My strong gut feeling is enough evidence to believe it.
To better you, to better me
For us to improve, we need this.
My better half has bitten me
The person I loved betrayed me.
Sleeping with my enemy myself, myself
I am helping my enemy by not stopping them.
The pieces of Jennifer's body
The parts of Jennifer's body have been dismembered.
Found pieces of Jennifer's body
The fragments of Jennifer's body have been found.
Just relax, just relax, just go to sleep
Try to calm down and go to sleep.
You're hungry, but I'm starving
You have a desire for something while I am in great need of something else.
He cuts you down from the tree
He ends a situation where you are comfortable and safe.
He keeps you in a box by the bed
He keeps you close to him, but confined while he sleeps.
Alive, but just barely
You're alive, but very close to dying.
He said, I'm your lover, I'm your friend
He claims to be your confidante, companion and lover.
I'm pure,', and he hit me again
He hits me after claiming to be pure and innocent.
With a bullet, number one
The first shot is fired from a gun.
Kill the family, save the son himself, himself
He aims to kill the family, but save himself and the son.
Now she's mine
He has now claimed Jennifer as his victim.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Eric T Erlandson, Courtney M. Love
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