Jezebel

I really like all of the explanations and meanings posted already. I think that this song means something different to everyone that hears it.

My interpretation is that Jezebel isn't one specific person in history or in the future. Instead, she's a part of every trouble woman's life. Like Jane and John Doe. Jezebel means "impure" and "to blame".

The dogs, I think, are people in her life that are cruel to her and put her down. Even though dogs are called "man's best friend" a dog is sometimes seen as a cruel, filthy creature or someone that is unfaithful or disloyal.

It sounds like a love song from someone who loved a Jezebel, and she ran away, took her life, or can't be found.

The man was born to know this woman that captured his heart, but he didn't hold on to her tight enough. It's like trying to hold on to a breeze.

Jezebel went walking in the woods where cedars lined the road, knowing that the "dogs" would be there. At this point, she didn't care anymore. Her blouse on the ground represents physical or, more likely, emotional attacks.

The dogs hurt her but then apologize saying that they won't do it again. They'll love her more next time. Then the next line gives me the idea that the dogs feel like her whole purpose in life is to me tormented, compared to the singer feeling as if she was born to inspire.

Jezebel was born to to take the fall for the mistakes of others, and the singer is in awe at her courage and strength. He wishes he could be only half as brave she is.

But she's gone and the singer can't find her. She left before he had the chance to tell her he loved her and to protect her.

I think the mountain is the terrible heartbreak he's feeling without her, and he's waiting like the dawn aching to see the day.

Jezebel inspired everything that he's ever done, and he did it all for her. But, even if she knew how much he loved her, she knew that the dogs were coming for her, and I think that she was so through with running that she allowed them to destroy her.