Job's Coffin
Tori Amos · Night Of Hunters [2011]
Job's Coffin looks down
Job's Coffin looks down
To see what mankind is gonna do
There is a grid of disempowerment
All forces are being called
To dismantle this
As Job's Coffin looks down
Job's Coffin looks down
To see what you're gonna do
There exists a power of old
Who wanted Earth to be controlled
But she and she alone is her own
She is her own
Job's Coffin looks down
Job's Coffin looks down
[Tori:]
And can't be proud
Proud of what I have done
Since time, why do we women
Give ourselves away
We give ourselves away
Thinking somehow that will make him
Want to stay
Make him stay
[Anabelle:]
Job's Coffin looks down
At the day you shut your power down
You must out create that destructive tendency
Little Fire Starter heal the fury
Sister it's time to bring it back on line
As Job's Coffin looks down
Job's Coffin looks down
To see what you're gonna do
To see what you're gonna do
Job's Coffin
Job's Coffin stands as a standout track from Tori Amos's 2011 album Night Of Hunters, a project that marked a significant departure from her established piano-driven style. Embracing a darker, more experimental sound, the album explores themes of mythology and personal struggle through a blend of rock and classical influences. This particular recording showcases Amos's ability to weave complex narratives into her compositions, utilizing her distinctive vocal delivery to convey deep emotional resonance. The song reflects the broader artistic evolution evident throughout the record, where she challenges conventional song structures to create a rich, textured listening experience. As part of her extensive discography, it highlights her continued willingness to innovate and explore new sonic territories while maintaining the introspective quality that defines her work.