You're The Devil
You're the Devil: Seduction, Darkness, and Poisoned Minds
Lyrics
The first time that I saw you, the signals went unread
The speaker recalls the first encounter with someone, and signals were not understood or misinterpreted.
I don't know how I could have missed your collection of the dead
The person being described has a collection of the dead, suggesting a dark or morbid aspect to their character.
And your eyes which by mistake I thought were contact lens
The speaker initially mistakes the person's eyes for contact lenses, highlighting their unnatural appearance.
For who could have been born with hair so black and eyes so red?
Describing the person's distinctive features, with unnaturally black hair and intensely red eyes.
But I know
A recurring acknowledgment of the speaker's certainty about the described person's true nature.
You can't convince me otherwise, I know
The speaker remains convinced despite any attempts to persuade otherwise.
And I think that I'll go crazy if I stare into your eyes
The speaker expresses discomfort and a potential mental toll from staring into the person's eyes.
You're the devil
The speaker bluntly labels the person as "the devil."
Baby I know it
An affirmation of the speaker's conviction that the person is, indeed, the devil.
You're the devil
A repetition of the assertion that the person is the devil, emphasizing their malevolent nature.
And you're poisoning my mind whenever you show it
The presence of the person has a negative impact on the speaker's thoughts and well-being.
The candle on the walls that light your dusty room
Describing a candle in the person's room, possibly symbolizing a dim or sinister environment.
Fit perfectly with the spiders who share your dank dark tomb
The spiders in the room align with the eerie atmosphere and possibly hint at a connection with darkness or death.
And the bookshelf on the wall, does that lead underground
Suggesting a mysterious element with a bookshelf that might lead underground, adding to the ominous ambiance.
I suppose that's where I will be going now that you've been found
The speaker contemplates going underground, possibly indicating a descent into a darker reality associated with the person.
But I know
Reiteration of the speaker's unwavering conviction about the person's true nature.
You can't convince me otherwise, I know
The speaker remains resistant to any attempts to change their belief about the person's devilish identity.
And I think that I'll go crazy if I stare into your eyes
Reiteration of the unsettling effect of staring into the person's eyes.
You're the devil
Reaffirmation of the person being labeled as the devil by the speaker.
Baby I know it
Confirmation of the speaker's unwavering belief in the person's devilish nature.
You're the devil
Emphasizing the negative influence the person has on the speaker's mind whenever they appear.
And you're poisoning my mind whenever you show it
Repetition of the assertion that the person is the devil, underlining their malevolent impact.
The first time that I saw you, the signals went unread
A repetition of the first four lines, emphasizing the lasting impact of the initial encounter.
I don't know how I could have missed your collection of the dead
Reiteration of the person having a collection of the dead, emphasizing their dark nature.
And your eyes which by mistake I thought were contact lens
Restating the mistake of initially perceiving the person's eyes as contact lenses.
For who could have been born with hair so black and eyes so red?
Repeating the description of the person's unnatural features, highlighting their distinct appearance.
But I know
Reaffirmation of the speaker's resolute belief in the person being the devil.
You can't convince me otherwise, I know
The speaker remains steadfast in their conviction despite any attempts to persuade otherwise.
And I think that I'll go crazy if I stare into your eyes
Reiteration of the unsettling effect of staring into the person's eyes.
You're the devil
Reaffirmation of the person being labeled as the devil by the speaker.
Baby I know it
Confirmation of the speaker's unwavering belief in the person's devilish nature.
You're the devil
Repetition of the assertion that the person is the devil, underlining their malevolent impact.
And you're poisoning my mind whenever you show it
Emphasizing the negative influence the person has on the speaker's mind whenever they appear.
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