Devil's Waitin'
Devil's Reflection: Unveiling the Battle Within
Lyrics
Out on the corner with cast iron blood
Feeling strong and determined, ready for a fight or confrontation
10,000 more with hearts on their own
Many others are similarly resolute and self-reliant
The say I might die I maybe cold
There's a possibility of death and feeling emotionally distant
I may have no Jesus I may have no soul
May lack religious or spiritual guidance, feeling empty inside
In prison I hear there's time to be good
Even in confinement, there's an opportunity for redemption
But the first thing you see is the last thing you should
First impressions are deceptive, caution is advised
Well I've seen the battle and I've seen the war
Experienced the struggles and conflicts firsthand
And the life laying here is the life I've been told
The life he's living aligns with what he's been taught
Well I've seen the battle and I've seen the war
Similar to line 8, reiterating witnessing battles and wars
And the life laying here is the life I've been sold
Highlighting the contrast between the promised life and the reality
They say there's a path soon where I'll stand to judge
Expectation of facing judgment soon
But the devils a waiting with Christ like a son
The devil is ready, waiting eagerly like a savior figure
When the look comes your way best say was I
Suggests trying to justify actions when confronted
For the reasons you hold give reasons to die
Your beliefs can become reasons for which you're willing to die
The callings impatient but the calls never won
Feeling a rush to act, but victory is elusive
But the last one to say it may last through the flood
Last person to speak may have an enduring impact
Well I've seen the battle and I've seen the war
Repetition, emphasizing experience in battles and wars
And the life laying here is the life I've been sold
Reiterating the life experienced matches the promised life
Well I've seen the battle and I've seen the war
There's a disconnect between the promised life and the actual one
And the life I have here is the life I've been told
Similar to line 9, emphasizing the disparity between teachings and reality
And born in the mirror where life's just begun
Symbolizing self-reflection and a fresh start
And I've roamed from the reasons and roamed to the gun
Traveling from justifications to a possibly violent end
They say I'm the killer and thy will be done
Being labeled as a killer, an act might be inevitable
And the doors won't be open when I finally become
Doors closing may signify a point of no return
And I've seen the battle and I've seen the war
Reiteration of experiencing battles and wars
And the life laying here is the life I've been sold
Emphasizing the alignment of current life with what was promised
Yeah I've seen the battle and I've seen the war
Repetition, highlighting the contrast between the promised and actual life
And the life laying here is the life I've been told
Similar to lines 9 and 23, reiterating the discrepancy between teachings and reality
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