Yer Devil Ways
Resist Temptation: Unraveling the Devilish Wisdom in 'Yer Devil Ways'
Lyrics
Don't let a crawdad bite yer toe
Caution against a crawdad biting the toe, emphasizing difficulty in letting go once attached.
The dirty little thing will never let go
Metaphorical warning about the persistence of problems or vices that may not easily be shaken off.
Don't let your car go off the road
Advice not to veer off the path, possibly symbolizing staying on course in life.
Remember that your haulin' a heavy load
Reminder of carrying a heavy burden or responsibility while navigating through life.
You with the beady piggy eyes
Addressing someone with sly or deceitful eyes, possibly suggesting untrustworthiness.
Go and live yer devil ways
Encouragement for the person with deceptive qualities to embrace their sinful or negative ways.
Just don't come 'round here no more
Advisory not to return to a specific place, distancing from the speaker who rejects the negative influence.
Temptin' me with yer devil days
Expressing resistance to being tempted by the alluring but destructive behaviors of the person with "devil days."
You with the beady piggy eyes
Reiteration of addressing someone with deceptive eyes and encouraging them to live according to their negative tendencies.
Go and live yer devil ways
Repetition of the advice for the person to live in alignment with their devilish inclinations.
Just don't come 'round here no more
Repeat of the warning not to return to the speaker's vicinity, rejecting the influence of the person with devilish ways.
Temptin' me with yer devil days
Reiteration of the speaker's resistance to being enticed by the temptations associated with the person's devilish days.
Don't let a doggy bite yer leg
Caution against negative influences or actions symbolized by a "doggy" biting the leg.
Whup him on the ass and tie him to a peg -
Suggesting a corrective response to challenges, using the metaphor of whipping a misbehaving dog.
Don't tell me that your shit don't stink
Rejecting denial of one's flaws or shortcomings, emphasizing the unpleasant reality of personal imperfections.
It's worse than the puke in the kitchen sink
Comparing unpleasant qualities to the repulsiveness of vomit, highlighting the undesirable nature of certain aspects.
You with the beady piggy eyes
Repetition of addressing someone with deceptive eyes and advising them to live according to their devilish tendencies.
Go and live yer devil ways
Encouragement for the person with deceitful qualities to fully embrace their negative inclinations.
Just don't come 'round here no more
Restating the advisory not to return to a specific location, emphasizing the speaker's rejection of the negative influence.
Temptin' me with yer devil days
Expressing steadfast resistance to being tempted by the allure of the person's devilish behaviors.
Put up your dukes or stop that talkin'
Encouragement to take action or cease negative behavior, possibly in response to provocation or conflict.
That's my woman so quit yer gawkin'
Defending a personal relationship and demanding respect, discouraging inappropriate observation or interference.
Keep yer fingers off my truck
Protective stance over personal belongings, emphasizing ownership and warning against interference.
Remember that it's mine, you fuck
Asserting ownership and expressing frustration with unwarranted attention or meddling.
You with the beady piggy eyes
Reiteration of addressing someone with deceptive eyes and advising them to live according to their devilish tendencies.
Go and live yer devil ways
Encouragement for the person with deceitful qualities to fully embrace their negative inclinations.
Just don't come 'round here no more
Restating the advisory not to return to a specific location, emphasizing the speaker's rejection of the negative influence.
Temptin' me with yer devil days
Expressing steadfast resistance to being tempted by the allure of the person's devilish behaviors.
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