Jezebel
Wine and Fire Lyrics
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She was born to be the woman I would know
And hold like the breeze
Half as tight as both eyes closed
And who's seen Jezebel?
She went walking where the cedars line the road
Her blouse on the ground
Saying, "wait, we swear
We'll love you more and wholly
Jezebel, it's we that you are for
Only"
Who's seen Jezebel?
She was born to be the woman we could blame
Make me a beast half as brave
I'd be the same
Who's seen Jezebel?
She was gone before I ever got to say
"lay here my love
You're the only shape I'll pray to, Jezebel"
Who's seen Jezebel?
Will the mountain last as long as I can wait
Wait like the dawn
How it aches to meet the day
Who's seen Jezebel?
She was certainly the spark for all I've done
The window was wide
She could see the dogs come running
Saying, "wait, we swear
We'll love you more and wholly
Jezebel, it's we that you are for
Only"
The song "Jezebel" by Wine and Fire tells the story of a woman who is both alluring and dangerous. The opening lines speak of her as if she were destined to be known by the singer, someone who he felt an unbreakable bond with. He describes holding her "half as tight as both eyes closed," a tender gesture that suggests a mutual trust between them. As the song continues, we learn that this woman has a reputation that precedes her. She is the kind of woman that men desire, but ultimately cannot possess. The singer struggles with his own feelings towards her, acknowledging that he sees her as someone to blame. However, he admires her strength, and even wishes he could be half as brave as her.
The song tells a story of longing and missed opportunity. The singer never got the chance to tell Jezebel how he truly felt, and now he watches as she disappears from his life. He wonders if she will be remembered, if the mountain will last as long as he can wait for her. Throughout the song, there is a sense of danger lurking in the shadows. The mention of hungry dogs and the way they surround Jezebel, waiting to devour her, adds a layer of darkness to the song. The repeated refrain of "Jezebel, it's we that you are for only" is both a warning and a confession of desire.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's seen Jezebel?
Who has encountered/made acquaintance with Jezebel?
She was born to be the woman I would know
She was destined to be the woman I would get to know
And hold like the breeze
I would hold her gently, like a breeze
Half as tight as both eyes closed
Just tight enough that my eyes would match hers when closed
She went walking where the cedars line the road
She went for a walk in the direction of the cedars along the road
Her blouse on the ground
Her blouse was lying on the ground
Where the dogs were hungry, roaming
Where hungry dogs were wandering around
Saying, "wait, we swear
We'll love you more and wholly
Jezebel, it's we that you are for
Only"
The dogs were saying they would love her if she stayed, as if they were the only ones for her
She was born to be the woman we could blame
She was destined to be the woman we could hold responsible
Make me a beast half as brave
I'd be the same
If I were made half as brave as a beast, I would still be the same person
She was gone before I ever got to say
"lay here my love
You're the only shape I'll pray to, Jezebel"
She was gone before I could express my love and desire for her
Will the mountain last as long as I can wait
Wait like the dawn
How it aches to meet the day
I wonder how long I have to wait for the mountain, just as the dawn brings an aching desire to meet the day
She was certainly the spark for all I've done
She was the inspiration behind everything that I've accomplished
The window was wide
She could see the dogs come running
The window was open, and she could see the dogs approaching quickly
Saying, "wait, we swear
We'll love you more and wholly
Jezebel, it's we that you are for
Only"
The dogs were saying they would love her if she stayed, as if they were the only ones for her
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SAMUEL ERVIN BEAM
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@Frantz0five
Who's seen jezebel?
She was born to be the woman i would know
And hold like the breeze
Half as tight as both our eyes closed
Who's seen jezebel?
She went walking where the cedars line the road
Her blouse on the ground
Where the dogs were hungry, roaming
Saying, "wait, we swear
We'll love you more and wholly
Jezebel, it's we, we that you are for
Only"
Who's seen jezebel?
She was born to be the woman we could blame
Make me a beast half as brave
I'd be the same
Who's seen jezebel?
She was gone before i ever got to say
"lay here my love
You're the only shape i'll pray to, jezebel"
Who's seen jezebel?
Will the mountain last as long as i can wait
Wait like the dawn
How it aches to meet the day
Who's seen jezebel?
She was certainly the spark for all i've done
The window was wide
She could see the dogs come running
Saying, "wait, we swear
We'll love you more and wholly
Jezebel, it's we, we that you are for
Only"
@diegotorresal7652
¿Quién es visto Jezabel?
Ella nació para ser la mujer que se sabe
Y mantenga como una brisa firme como la mitad de los dos ojos cerrados
¿Quién es visto Jezabel?
Se fue caminando cuando la línea de los cedros de la carretera
Su blusa en el suelo, donde los perros tenían hambre, la itinerancia
Diciendo, "Espera
Juramos que más te va a encantar
Y en su totalidad, Jezabel
Es que nosotros, que nos son tan sólo "
¿Quién es visto Jezabel?
Ella nació para ser la mujer que podríamos culpar
Hazme una bestia mitad de valiente y ser el mismo
¿Quién es visto Jezabel?
Ella se había ido antes de que yo nunca llegué a decir
"Coloque aquí, mi amor, eres la única forma Ruego a, Jezabel"
¿Quién es visto Jezabel?
¿La última de montaña, siempre que puedo esperar?
Espere como el amanecer, cómo duele el día para atender
¿Quién es visto Jezabel?
Fue sin duda la chispa para todos los que he hecho
La ventana era amplia, puede ver los perros vienen corriendo "
Diciendo, "Espera
Juramos que más te va a encantar
Y en su totalidad, Jezabel
Es que nosotros, que nos son tan sólo
@stasive
I can't listen to this song without crying. It takes me back to such a beautiful part of my life.
@craigslistdave2086
I hope you find the beauty again
@adrianalipomi9111
Me too. I used to rock my daughter to sleep to this song.
@JohnnyRehm
Me too
@poluxi
I feel you
@manthanjadhav4132
@stasive and what was that part?
@TheGreatEbayer
This song sounds like a time and place I can't ever get back to.
@kelvert1
Yes, yes it does.
@EdgarGarcia-qw2tz
I'm so happy I'm not the only one!!!
@Vyck97
exactly