The Devil's Real
Unveiling Life's Battle: "The Devil's Real" Insights
Lyrics
The devil ain't a legend, the devil's real
The devil is not a mythical figure; it is a real and tangible presence.
In the empty way he touched me, where I hardly feel
Describing a superficial and unfulfilling encounter with the devil, highlighting a lack of genuine connection.
In the empty hole inside me, the nothing that'll ride me
Referring to an internal emptiness that the devil exploits or exacerbates, leading to a destructive path.
Down into my grave, it does not heal
This emptiness does not heal and may lead to a metaphorical or literal grave.
Nothing is as something, it'll suck you dry
Emphasizing that something portrayed as nothing can drain and deplete a person.
As the whisper you can hardly hear that tells you why.
A barely audible whisper provides an explanation for the draining force.
They told me "You ain't got no problems, you're self-deceived"
Others dismiss the person's problems, labeling them as self-deception.
These seeming contradictions, well they make believe
Contradictions in life are acknowledged but are seen as illusory or deceptive.
It was then that I decided my life was being guided
Decision to follow a misguided path influenced by untrustworthy figures (first-class thieves).
By a second-rate dependence on first-class thieves
Recognition of being misled by unreliable sources of guidance.
They told me I was breaking through, I was breaking down
Realization of a distinction between breaking through and breaking down, too late to rectify.
By the time I learned the difference they had long left town.
Those who provided guidance have already left, leaving the person to deal with the consequences.
You know that they ain't so malicious, they ain't mean
Acknowledging the lack of malicious intent in the actions of those who misled.
They're just vaguely well-intentioned with no love I've seen
Describing them as vaguely well-intentioned but lacking genuine love or care.
And it's the emptiness that kills you, cold comfort that'll fill you
Highlighting the destructive nature of emptiness, providing only cold comfort that intensifies dread.
With a sense of dread that maybe things are worse than they seem
Suggesting that things may be worse than they appear due to the pervasive sense of dread.
They don't tell you nothing you don't already know
The misleading figures don't offer new insights, merely repeating what the person already knows.
They just keep holding out the promise but they don't let go
Despite promises, they don't release their hold or provide relief.
You know they don't let go.
Emphasizing the persistent control and lack of release from the influence.
Well, it was hard luck and trouble, bad times too
Reflecting on challenging times and acknowledging personal responsibility for them.
I know I had 'em coming, but I got through
Despite difficulties, the person managed to overcome and persevere.
It was advice that you gave me in a dream that saved me
Receiving advice in a dream that becomes instrumental in overcoming challenges.
You said "Get a new life contract that spells out your dues."
Suggesting the importance of defining and understanding one's commitments and responsibilities.
Took good will to find it, a clear conscience to sign it
The pursuit of positive qualities (good will, clear conscience) leads to finding a new, fulfilling path.
Now I dream about the good times and it all comes true.
Concluding with a positive shift in perspective, dreaming about better times and positive outcomes.
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