Jennifer's Body

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About Jennifer's Body

"Jennifer's Body" is a song written and performed by American alternative rock band Hole, from their 1994 album Live Through This. The song was the inspiration for the title of the 2009 film of the same name.


Year:
1994
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And I know it, I can't feel it
Well, I know it enough to believe it
And I know it, I can't see it
But I know it enough to believe it

It's bettering you, it's bettering me
My better half has bitten me
It's bettering you, it's bettering me
Sleeping with my enemy myself, myself

The pieces of Jennifer's body
Found pieces of Jennifer's body
Found pieces of Jennifer's body

Just relax, just relax, just go to sleep
Just relax, just relax, just go to sleep

You're hungry, but I'm starving
He cuts you down from the tree
He keeps you in a box by the bed
Alive but just barely

He said, I'm your lover, I'm your friend
I'm purity, hit me again
With a bullet, number one
Kill the family, save the son himself, himself

The pieces of Jennifer's body
Found pieces of Jennifer's body
Found pieces of Jennifer's body

Just relax, just relax, just go to sleep
Just relax, just relax, just go to sleep

Now, you're
Mine

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Hole

Hole is an American alternative rock band that originally formed in Los Angeles in 1989. The band is fronted by singer-songwriter Courtney Love (vocals, rhythm guitar), who co-founded Hole with lead guitarist Eric Erlandson. Hole achieved considerable commercial and critical success throughout the 1990s, initially releasing singles through independent labels in L.A. and debuting with their caustic noise rock-influenced Pretty on the Inside (1991), and later gaining critical acclaim with their 1994 album Live Through This. more »

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Written by: Eric T Erlandson, Courtney M. Love

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10 facts about this song

Creation Period
"Jennifer's Body" is a song from the second studio album of the American rock band Hole, known as "Live Through This." The album was released in 1994, making the song over 25 years old.
Album Success
The album "Live Through This" was a critical and commercial success. It is often considered one of the greatest albums of all time and has been certified platinum in both the United States and Canada.
Songwriter
The song "Jennifer's Body" was written by vocalist Courtney Love and guitarist Eric Erlandson, who co-founded the band in 1989. Love took most of the songwriting credits, most notably for her deep, often darkly personal lyrics.
Genre Classification
Alongside the entire album, "Jennifer's Body" showcases Hole's signature sound that blends punk, grunge, and pop—particularly reflecting the grunge movement of its era.
Song Meaning
Like many of Hole's songs, "Jennifer's Body" deals with dark themes. The lyrics, filled with violent imagery and a raw portrayal of womanhood, are considered by many critics as a representation of Love's life struggle and personal experiences.
Inspiration
The song is named after a friend of Courtney Love named Jennifer Finch, who was the bass player for the band L7. It reportedly symbolizes her tumultuous friendship with Finch.
Live Performances
"Jennifer's Body" was frequently performed by Hole during the tours supporting "Live Through This," showing Love's intense and raw on-stage performances.
Commercial Release
While "Jennifer's Body" was not released as a single, it has sometimes been used in popular culture. For instance, it was included on the soundtrack of the 2009 horror film "Jennifer's Body," which shares the same name but is not based on the song.
Music Video
A promotional music video was made for "Jennifer's Body." In contrast to the band's other videos, this one has a homemade, amateur feel as it features the band performing the song in a basement.
Critical Reception
Though it was not a single, "Jennifer's Body" still received praise. Critics often highlight this song for its raw, powerful lyrics and Love's passionate performance.

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