Lyrics
I met the devil last night at an after show
The singer encountered or metaphorically engaged with a dark, morally questionable entity, symbolized as "the devil," after a performance.
And then he led me in a cab
The devil figuratively guided or influenced the singer's actions, leading them into a cab.
No more coke heads, no more cocaine
Reference to a desire to abstain from a destructive lifestyle associated with drug use, specifically cocaine.
You're getting sloppy and someone has
An observation that someone is becoming careless or messy, likely due to substance abuse, and a need for intervention or acknowledgment.
Someone has to say
An emphasis on the necessity for someone to address the concerning behavior or situation.
Here is bad
Repetition of the phrase "Here is bad" may signify a sense of foreboding or a warning about the current state or environment.
Here is bad
-Here is bad
-Here is bad
-I hear their thoughts now before they speak
The singer perceives the thoughts of others before they vocalize them, possibly suggesting heightened sensitivity or intuition.
I feel their eyes now go through my soul, accusing me
An awareness of feeling judged or scrutinized by others, sensing accusatory gazes that penetrate deeply.
We're only partners, between the day
Implying a partnership or association between individuals during daylight hours, possibly contrasting with darker or hidden aspects.
And these thoughts they multiply
The singer experiences a proliferation of intrusive, disturbing thoughts.
And one by one become unholy
These thoughts progressively transform into morally objectionable or corrupt ideas.
Here is bad
Repetition of "Here is bad" reinforces the sense of danger or negativity in the current situation.
Here is bad
-Here is bad
-Here is bad
-The mind is powerful
Reflection on the immense power of the human mind, acknowledging its capability but also suggesting its limitations or ineffectiveness in certain contexts.
The mind is powerful
-But it will not work
-It will not work
-In reverse
Repetition of "In reverse" might imply a desire to undo or reverse certain actions or thoughts, possibly indicating regret or seeking a way to backtrack from a negative situation.
In reverse
-In reverse
-In reverse
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