Devil's in NOLA
Dancing with the Devil: Unveiling the Shadows of New Orleans
Lyrics
When I first met the devil she was dancing at a club in New Orleans
Introduction to the devil as a female dancer in a New Orleans club.
She was begging with her body for a dollar half collapsed to her knees
Describing the devil's provocative dance, using her body to solicit money.
Her wicked eyes were hollow, her silver lounge glistened when she'd speak
Portraying the devil's appearance with hollow, wicked eyes and a shiny lounge, emphasizing her allure.
Her words from a language that I'd heard in my anguishing dreams
Noting the mysterious language of the devil's words, possibly connected to distressing dreams.
Now lord can you save me from this place that I'm in?
A plea to the Lord for salvation from the current situation.
For the floors they're all painted an awful shade of sin
Describing the sinful atmosphere of the place, represented by painted floors.
How I longed for the hour that I'd get to see my lovers face again
Expressing a strong desire to reunite with the speaker's lover.
The men with their money they were finding it funny I believe
Highlighting the irony that the men find amusement in the speaker's predicament.
They could see it in my eyes all I'd wanted on that night was to leave
Revealing the speaker's earnest wish to leave the situation on that particular night.
Now Lord can you save me from this place that I'm in?
Reiterating the plea for divine intervention and salvation from the current circumstances.
For the floors they're all painted an awful shade of sin
Re-emphasizing the sinful nature of the surroundings, using the metaphor of painted floors.
How I longed for the hour that I'd get to see my lovers face again
Expressing the intense longing to see the lover's face once again.
I swear I'll raise her higher hold her tighter than I ever once did
Promising to cherish and hold the lover more tightly than ever before.
Now lord can you save me from this place that I'm in?
Repeating the plea for salvation from the current place of sin.
For the floors they're all painted an awful shade of sin
Reiterating the sinful nature of the environment, symbolized by painted floors.
How I longed for the hour that I'd get to see my lovers face again
Expressing the profound yearning to see the lover's face again.
I swear I'll raise her higher hold her tighter than I ever once did
Reaffirming the commitment to raise and hold the lover more dearly than ever before.
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