Devil's Plaything
Unleashing the Devil's Plaything: Empowerment and Defiance in Emily Williams' Anthem
Lyrics
You can look but you can't have me
You can admire, but you cannot possess me
The days of me waiting around are long gone
I won't wait around for anyone anymore
And the jokes on you
The situation is ironic or unfavorable for you
I know to dance it takes two
I understand that dancing requires cooperation
But it ain't gonna be me and you
I won't be your dance partner
It's time for something new
It's time for a change or something new
I can stand on my own two feet
I can be independent and self-sufficient
I'm not very tall and my figure's small
Despite my short stature and small figure
But I can be pretty fucking mean
I can be fiercely assertive and tough
If you ask me to smile then I'll show you my teeth
If you ask me to be pleasant, I'll reveal my true nature
And my bark is pretty loud but my bite will make you bleed
I may make a loud noise, but I can be even more formidable
The guilt you hold looks pretty heavy
The burden of guilt you carry is significant
Are you strong enough or would you like me to hold it for you?
Are you strong enough, or do you need my support?
Is it too much?
Is the burden too overwhelming?
Use what you can for a crutch
Use whatever support you can find
'Til I decide to call your bluff
Until I challenge or expose your deception
Now you're not looking so tough
Now, you appear less formidable or intimidating
I can stand on my own two feet
I can be independent and self-sufficient
I'm not very tall and my figure's small
Despite my short stature and small figure
But I can be pretty fucking mean
I can be fiercely assertive and tough
If you ask me to smile then I'll show you my teeth
If you ask me to be pleasant, I'll reveal my true nature
And my bark is pretty loud
I may make a loud noise, but I can be even more formidable
But my bite will make you bleed
My actions can have severe consequences
Come around and listen to me sing
Come and listen to my singing
I'll whisper to you sweet nothings
I'll share enticing words with you
That make you come across to me
Words that draw you closer to me
You'll get way too close to flee
You'll become too close to escape
And become the Devil's plaything
You'll become ensnared or captivated by the Devil
No one to hear you scream
No one will hear your distress or agony
I can stand on my own two feet
I can be independent and self-sufficient
I'm not very tall and my figure's small
Despite my short stature and small figure
But I can be pretty fucking mean
I can be fiercely assertive and tough
If you ask me to smile then I'll show you my teeth
If you ask me to be pleasant, I'll reveal my true nature
And my bark is pretty loud
I may make a loud noise, but I can be even more formidable
But my bite will make you bleed
My actions can have severe consequences
Yeah my bark is pretty loud
Yes, I may make a loud noise
But my bite will make you bleed
But my actions can be even more formidable
No one to hear you scream
No one will hear your distress or agony
Become the Devil's plaything
You'll become ensnared or captivated by the Devil
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