#SongLyricSunday ♫ “Jezebel” – Sade

Hope everyone is having a nice, relaxing morning. I’m recovering from my son’s 17th birthday bash, but don’t worry – I have really strong coffee and good headphones, so bring on the music! Make sure to stop by Jim’s blog, A Unique Title For Me, to check out all the other song picks by clicking the theme link below.

This week’s theme is: Occupation

While snickering to myself, I contemplated sharing the opening scenes of Deadpool 2 with Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5”, but bloody assassinations and breaking the 4th wall wisecracks before breakfast might be a bit over the top for some. So, I dove deep into my library to find a song that no one else would likely pick and found an old favorite from my Sade collection.

You won’t hear the words occupation, job or work anywhere in this song, but it is about one of the world’s oldest professions. Enjoy!

Jezebel wasn't born with a silver spoon in her mouth
She probably had less than every one of us
But when she knew how to walk, she knew 
How to bring the house down 
Can't blame her for her beauty 
She wins with her hands down 

Jezebel, what a belle 
Looks like a princess in her new dress 
How did you get that? 
Do you really want to know, she said 
It would seem she's on her way 
It's more, more than just a dream 
She put on her stockings and shoes 
Had nothing to lose - she said it was worth it 

Reach for the top 
And the sun is gonna shine 
Every winter was a war she said 
I want to get what's mine 

Jezebel 
Jezebel 
Won't try to deny where she came from 
You can see it in her pride 
And the raven in her eyes 
Try show her a better way 
She'll say 
You don't know what you've been missing 
And by the time she blinks 
You know she won't be listening 

Reach for the top she said 
And the sun is gonna shine 
Every winter was a war she said 
I want to get what's mine 

♫♪♫♪ 

Songwriters: Helen Adu / Stuart Matthewman 
Lyrics found on Google 
Jezebel lyrics © Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Angel Music Ltd.

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