Devil in the Deep
Whispers in Moonlight: Unveiling the Depths of 'Devil in the Deep'
Lyrics
Devil in the deep blue sea
Reference to a challenging or perilous situation ("devil") set within the vast and unpredictable ocean ("deep blue sea"), symbolizing difficulty or trouble.
Bring my love back home to me
Expresses a desire to reunite with a loved one who is absent, seeking their return.
Now we whisper in the pale moonlight
Describes the current communication or interaction occurring between individuals, possibly clandestine or secretive, set against the dim light of the moon.
Now we shiver in the dead of the night
Depicts a sense of fear or discomfort experienced during the late hours of the night, possibly due to the aforementioned situation or relationship.
Devil in the deep blue sea
Reiteration of the challenging circumstances likened to the devil within the expansive and challenging ocean.
The red sky was the death of me
The intense or ominous nature of a red sky is likened to being destructive or fatal.
Now we whisper in the pale moonlight
Repeatedly referring to the current secretive or intimate conversation happening under the moonlight.
Now we shiver in the dead of the night
Repeatedly expressing discomfort or fear experienced during the late hours of the night.
Like Daniel in the lion’s den, singing
Comparing the singer's situation to that of Daniel in a perilous situation (the lion’s den), singing praises and finding solace through faith.
Hallelujah, hallelujah amen
Expressions of praise ("Hallelujah") and affirmation ("amen") amidst difficult circumstances, echoing Daniel's resilience.
Sing it once, sing it once again
Encouragement to sing praises and affirmations repeatedly, emphasizing the need for faith and perseverance.
Sing hallelujah, hallelujah amen
Reiteration of the call to sing praises and affirmations, reinforcing the theme of resilience and faith.
There’s a devil whispering back to me
Describes the presence of a tempting or malevolent force ("devil") communicating back from the ominous red sky and the deep, challenging sea.
From the red sky and the deep blue sea
Reiterates the origins of the troubling communication or influence from the vast and foreboding ocean and sky.
(Now we whisper in the pale moonlight)
Reiteration of the secretive or intimate communication happening under the moonlight, possibly emphasizing its significance or impact on the situation.
When the waves are high, under a stormy sky
Describes a tumultuous situation, possibly representing the challenges faced when conditions are difficult ("waves are high") and uncertain ("stormy sky").
(Now we shiver in the dead of the night)
Reiterates the discomfort or fear experienced during the late hours of the night, possibly intensified due to the difficult circumstances.
We started to dance, to the rhythm of the tide
Metaphorically describes engaging with the difficulties or challenges, akin to dancing to the rhythm of unpredictable tides.
Sing hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah amen
Continued emphasis on singing praises and affirmations, maintaining resilience and faith despite challenges.
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah amen
Repetition of the call to sing praises and affirmations, reinforcing the theme of resilience and unwavering faith.
Devil devil, again and again and again
Repetitive reference to the presence of the "devil," suggesting a recurring or persistent challenge or temptation.
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