Devil in the Rearview
Racing from Redemption: Devil in the Rearview
Lyrics
Snake oil salesman tried to steal my soul
Rejecting deceitful promises; someone attempted to deceive or manipulate but failed because the speaker's allegiance is to rock music.
Already spoken for, saved by rock n roll
The speaker's soul is committed to rock and roll, impervious to manipulation or theft.
Sunglass tattoo callin out my name a-honey
A metaphorical description of a tattoo resembling sunglasses that symbolizes a familiar allure or temptation.
Once the bug bit knew I’d never be the same
After experiencing something impactful ("bug bit"), the speaker realizes a fundamental change in themselves.
Woah
An exclamation possibly indicating surprise or realization.
Kingpin con man couldn’t keep me down gonna
A powerful figure or leader attempting to manipulate fails to restrain the speaker.
Make a break for it, get the hell outta town
Intent to escape or break free from a situation, seeking to leave town.
Taste of freedom honey to a bee
Freedom is as enticing as honey to a bee, a desirable and irresistible sensation.
I ain’t doin time cuz you can’t catch me
The speaker won't be caught and imprisoned, indicating a rebellious attitude against being restrained.
Leavin rubber on the road
Driving fast enough to leave tire marks on the road.
Outrunnin the past
Trying to outrun or escape from one's past.
Got the devil in the rearview and I ain’t never goin back
Metaphorically, the devil (negative influences or past troubles) is visible in the rearview mirror, and the speaker refuses to return to that state.
No I ain’t never goin back
Reiteration of the refusal to revert to the past.
Feelgood doctor couldn’t stand the pain
A medical professional unable to endure pain, potentially symbolic of someone who can't withstand the speaker's strength or resilience.
Got my rattlesnake venom runnin thru his veins
The speaker's influence or impact causes discomfort or distress to the doctor.
Small town preacher told me where to go
A preacher from a small town provides guidance or advice, possibly with a judgmental or restrictive perspective.
Said the soul of a woman was created below
The preacher suggests that women are inherently flawed or sinful.
Leavin rubber on the road
Continuing to leave marks on the road while fleeing from the past.
Outrunnin the past
Consistently trying to escape or move away from previous experiences.
Got the devil in the rearview and I ain’t never goin back
Reiteration of rejecting the past or negative influences represented by the devil.
I ain’t never goin back
Confirmation of the speaker's resolve not to return to past troubles.
I ain't never goin back
Reaffirmation of the determination to move forward, away from the past.
Na na na na na na na na
Repetitive sounds, possibly indicating a driving rhythm or a sense of continuous movement.
Na na na na na na na na
-Na na na na na na na na
-Na na na na na na na na
-Leavin rubber on the road
Continuing to leave marks on the road while escaping the past.
Outrunnin the past
Repeated intention to outrun or escape from previous experiences.
Got the devil in the rearview and I ain't never goin back
Reiteration of the determination to avoid returning to past troubles or negative influences.
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