The Devil I Know
Unmasking the Devil Within: BluesmanDon's Revelations
Lyrics
Well well well, look at you now
Observing and acknowledging the current state or situation of the subject.
It's the devil I know
Referring to a familiar, known adversary or troublemaker.
The devil I know
Reiterating the presence of the known adversary, emphasizing familiarity.
You think the face you show the world is a perfect disguise
Believing that the persona's public image is a deceptive mask.
But you'll be working to your grave tying to chase all your lies
Warning about the consequences of constantly trying to cover up lies, leading to personal and financial ruin.
Cause the bank will take your house and your fancy new car
Highlighting potential material losses, such as a house and a car, due to financial troubles.
Well take a look at you now , who do you think that you are
Expressing surprise at the current situation and questioning the subject's identity and self-perception.
You didn't really have the money, it was all just for show
Revealing that the subject didn't possess the claimed wealth and status, emphasizing deception.
but I tried to warn you man, cause the devil, the devil I know
Acknowledging a prior attempt to warn the subject about the known adversary, symbolized as "the devil."
The devil I know
Re-emphasizing the familiarity and persistence of the known adversary.
Sleep is just a stranger taunting you in the night
Describing sleep as elusive and tormenting, possibly due to guilt or unresolved issues.
Well if you work a little harder, it might work out all right
Suggesting that putting in more effort might lead to a better outcome in life.
Well try as you might it never works like it should
Expressing frustration at the lack of success despite sincere efforts.
Cause you don't deserve it and you just ain't no good
Asserting that the subject is undeserving and morally lacking.
Well the demons in your head have got you feeling so low
Describing inner struggles and negative thoughts affecting the subject's mood.
But your preaching to the choir cause it's the devil, the devil I know
Indicating that the persona is already familiar with the subject's troubles, attributed to "the devil."
The devil I know
Repeating the recognition of the known adversary, reinforcing the theme.
And it's a long way down
Highlighting the severity of the situation, suggesting a difficult path ahead.
If you can't turn it around
Stressing the importance of reversing the negative situation for a better outcome.
Cause it's a long way down
Reiterating the challenging nature of life when facing difficulties.
When life kicks you around
Pointing out the tough times when life is treating the subject harshly.
If you've got nothing to bet then you've got nothing to lose
Advising that having nothing to lose can be liberating, even in challenging circumstances.
There's nothing lower than the bottom when you've only got blues
Highlighting the depth of despair when only left with the blues, the lowest emotional state.
Get back on your feet, man pay what you owe
Encouraging resilience and urging the subject to settle debts and stand back up.
If you're gonna beat the devil, the devil I know
Stating that overcoming the known adversary requires facing and addressing personal challenges.
The devil I know
Repeating the acknowledgment of the persistent, familiar adversary.
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