Devil's Knocking
Resisting the Devil's Temptation
Lyrics
The devil's knocking, knocking at your door
The presence of evil or temptation is approaching.
Don't let him in, don't let him in
Advice to resist or reject the influence of the devil.
The devil's knocking, knocking at your door
Reiteration of the warning about the devil's presence.
Don't let him in
Emphasis on the importance of not allowing the devil in.
He prowls around like a lion
Describing the devil's behavior with a simile, comparing him to a prowling lion.
Seeking whom he may defeat
Highlighting the devil's intent to defeat or harm others.
He'll come to your door and speak flattery
Depicting the devil's deceptive nature, using flattery to gain entry.
But he's a wolf in the skin of a sheep
Metaphorically presenting the devil as a dangerous entity disguised as something harmless.
The devil's knocking, knocking at your door
Reiteration of the warning, emphasizing the urgency.
Don't let him in, don't let him in
Repeating the advice to refuse entry to the devil.
The devil's knocking, knocking at your door
Emphasizing the persistent nature of the devil's approach.
Don't let him in
Restating the importance of resisting the devil's influence.
He's a smooth talker, easy on the eyes
Describing the devil as charming and visually appealing.
He acts like he's got what you need
Indicating that the devil pretends to offer what one needs.
But he's vicious, he's ruthless, he'll tear you apart
Revealing the true, destructive nature of the devil.
Cause he just wants somebody to eat
Suggesting the devil's desire to harm or consume someone.
The devil's knocking, knocking at your door
Reiterating the warning about the devil's presence.
Don't let him in, don't let him in
Repeating the advice to reject the devil's influence.
The devil's knocking, knocking at your door
Underlining the urgency of not allowing the devil in.
Don't let him in
Reiterating the importance of resisting the devil.
Don't let him in, don't let him in, don't let him in
Strong emphasis on not allowing the devil entry through repetition.
Don't let him in, don't let him in, don't let him in
Continuation of the emphasis on rejecting the devil.
Don't let him in
Final warning against allowing the devil in.
The devil's knocking, knocking at your door
Reiterating the devil's proximity and the need to resist.
Don't let him in, don't let him in
Repeating the advice to refuse entry to the devil.
The devil's knocking, knocking at your door
Highlighting the persistent nature of the devil's approach.
Don't let him in
Restating the importance of resisting the devil's influence.
The devil's knocking, knocking at your door
Reiterating the warning about the devil's presence.
Don't let him in, don't let him in
Repeating the advice to reject the devil's influence.
The devil's knocking, knocking at your door
Underlining the urgency of not allowing the devil in.
Don't let him in
Reiterating the importance of resisting the devil.
Don't let him in
Final plea to reject the devil's influence.
Don't let him...
Continuation of the plea to resist the devil.
The devil's knocking, knocking at your door
Closing statement, emphasizing the ongoing threat of the devil.
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