Jezebel
Chely Wright
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I give him love the best I can, But you don't seem to understand. It's not always deep, But it's always true and he does not belong to you. Hey, I do not forgive, and I do not forget. I will fight for love, until the day Jezebel, save your charms, He'll be back here in my arms. Oh how quickly you forget he's not yours yet. He is not yours, not yet. Gonna throw on this cotton dress, Put lilac scent on the back of my neck. I'll walk barefoot down that mountain-side, Straight to your door. Girl, you can't hide. Cause I do not forgive, And I do not forget. I will fight for love until the day. Jezebel, save your charms, He'll be back here in my arms. Oh how quickly you forget he's not yours yet. He is not yours, not yet. Standing out in the pouring rain, Calling out my lover's name. I know he won't leave me in the cold, Send my baby home. Send my baby home. Jezebel, save your charms, He'll be back here in my arms. Oh how quickly you forget he's not yours yet. He is not yours, not yet.
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Written by: JAY DEMARCUS, MARCUS HUMMON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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21 facts about this song
Production History"Jezebel" is a song by American country music artist Chely Wright. It was released in September 2001 as the lead single from her fifth album "Never Love You Enough".
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Song PerformanceDespite the intrigue around its narrative, the song did not perform as expected on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. It reached number 23 and thus, did not become one of Wright’s higher charting songs.
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SongwriterThe song was co-written by Chely Wright and Stephan Moccio, making it one of her original pieces. Stephan Moccio is a Canadian musician and songwriter who has worked with artists like Celine Dion and Miley Cyrus.
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Controversial LyricsThe song gained attention for its controversial lyrics, telling the story of a woman named Jezebel, who seduces a married man. Wright has stated in interviews that the song was not based on a real-life experience, but rather a concept she thought would be interesting to explore.
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Critical ReceptionSome reviewers praised the song for its storytelling, appreciating the depth of characters and emotional complexity. However, others were not comfortable with the controversial storytelling.
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Music VideoA music video was released for the song, directed by Trey Fanjoy. The video adds a visual narrative to the song's lyrics, further illustrating the story of Jebezel's affair with a married man.
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Other AppearancesBesides its inclusion in "Never Love You Enough", "Jezebel" also appeared in 2007's compilation album, "The Definitive Collection".
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Relationship with FansAlthough not one of her most commercially successful songs, "Jezebel" resonated with many of Wright's fans, many of whom consider it one of her standout tracks.
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Personal LifeFew years after the release of the song, Chely Wright came out as gay making her one of the first major country music performers to publicly come out as homosexual.
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ImpactRegardless of the controversy and commercial performance, "Jebebel" remains an integral part of Chely Wright's discography and an example of her songwriting skills and her commitment to tackling complex narratives within her music.
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SONG BACKGROUND"Jezebel" was recorded by American country music artist Chely Wright for her fourth studio album, "Single White Female."
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SONGWRITERThe song was written by the singer/songwriter herself, Chely Wright.
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ALBUM FACTSThe track comes from the album "Single White Female," which was released in 1999 and gained considerable success.
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CHART PERFORMANCEWhile "Jezebel" itself did not chart, the album boasted two top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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THEME"Jezebel" is about a woman who is notorious for stealing other women's men, but eventually, karma catches up with her.
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GENRELike much of Wright’s music, "Jezebel" falls within the country and country-pop genres.
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ALBUM CRITICAL ACCLAIM"Single White Female" earned Wright a nomination for Top New Female Vocalist by the Academy of Country Music. Though "Jezebel" is not singled out, its contribution to the album was undeniably significant.
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SONG DURATION"Jezebel" has a duration of 4 minutes and 4 seconds.
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CONTRIBUTION TO CAREERWhile "Jebezel" wasn't released as a single, the album it's from, "Single White Female", firmly established Chely Wright's career in country music.
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WRIGHT'S SEXUAL ORIENTATIONChely Wright came out as a lesbian in 2010, making her one of the first major country music performers to publicly come out as gay. There is no direct link between her experience and the song "Jezebel", but her sexuality has been a significant part of discussions about her music.
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DIGITAL PLATFORMSCurrently, the song "Jezebel" is available on various digital platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
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