His newest album "Porta Macedonia" was released on Nov. 7, 2008. During four years he worked together with Macedonian musician Goran Trajkoski, resulting in songs mixing typical Veljanov sound elements with Balkan music.
Jezebel
Veljanov Lyrics
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Without a pair of horns
It was you,
Jezebel, it was you.
If ever an angel fell,
Jezebel,
It was you.
If ever a pair of eyes,
Promised paradise.
Deceiving me, grieving me,
Leavin' me blue.
Jezebel, it was you.
If ever the devil's plan,
Was made to torment man,
It was you,
Jezebel, it was you.
'Twould be better I had I never known,
A lover such as you.
Forsaking dreams and all,
For the siren call of your arms.
Like a demon, love possessed me,
You obsessed me constantly.
What evil star is mine,
That my fate's design,
Would be Jezebel?
If ever a pair of eyes,
Promised paradise.
Deceiving me, grieving me,
Leavin' me blue.
Jezebel, it was you.
If ever the devil's plan,
Was made to torment man,
It was you,
Night an' day, every way.
Jezebel, Jezebel, Jezebel.
The song "Jezebel" by Veljanov is a haunting ballad about a woman who is both an angel and a devil. The lyrics depict the duality of this woman, who is both alluring and deceiving. The song begins with the line, "If ever the devil was born, without a pair of horns, it was you, Jezebel, it was you." This line sets the tone for the rest of the song, as it highlights the contradictory nature of the woman being described. She is like the devil but does not possess the physical attributes traditionally associated with him.
The chorus of the song repeats "Jezebel, it was you," emphasizing the importance of this woman in the singer's life. She is described as having "a pair of eyes [that] promised paradise," but ultimately they deceive and leave him feeling blue. The lyrics also suggest that the woman in question is to blame for the trials and tribulations of men, as she is the one who torments them with her devilish ways.
The verses are almost spoken-word in style, with Veljanov's deep voice accentuating the somber mood of the song. The instrumentation is minimal, with the focus on the vocals and the lyrics.
Overall, "Jezebel" is a dark and moody song about the dangers of succumbing to temptation; a warning to resist the allure of someone who could lead you down a treacherous path.
Line by Line Meaning
If ever the devil was born,
Without a pair of horns
It was you,
Jezebel, it was you.
You are like the devil, Jezebel, because you cause so much pain and you were born evil even if you do not have horns.
If ever an angel fell,
Jezebel,
It was you.
Jezebel, it was you.
You were once an angel, but you fell from grace and became the evil Jezebel.
If ever a pair of eyes,
Promised paradise.
Deceiving me, grieving me,
Leavin' me blue.
Jezebel, it was you.
Your eyes, Jezebel, promised me happiness and paradise, but you lied and left me feeling sad and blue.
If ever the devil's plan,
Was made to torment man,
It was you,
Jezebel, it was you.
Jezebel, you are the embodiment of the devil's plan to torment humanity.
'Twould be better I had I never known,
A lover such as you.
Forsaking dreams and all,
For the siren call of your arms.
It would have been better if I had never met a lover like you, Jezebel. I gave up on my dreams just to be in your arms because I was under your spell.
Like a demon, love possessed me,
You obsessed me constantly.
What evil star is mine,
That my fate's design,
Would be Jezebel?
You had such control over me, Jezebel, that I felt possessed by a demon. I always thought about you, and I wonder why my fate is tied to yours, the evil Jezebel.
If ever a pair of eyes,
Promised paradise.
Deceiving me, grieving me,
Leavin' me blue.
Jezebel, it was you.
You lied to me again, Jezebel, with your eyes that promised paradise, but only left me feeling sad and blue.
If ever the devil's plan,
Was made to torment man,
It was you,
Night an' day, every way.
Jezebel, Jezebel, Jezebel.
Jezebel, you are always tormenting me, day and night, in every possible way. You are the devil herself.
Contributed by Lila S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.