Devil Like Me
Unveiling the Intriguing Depths of Inner Demons in "Devil Like Me
Lyrics
My heart and soul were never mine to own
Ownership of heart and soul is elusive and not within personal control.
What you care to die for?
Prompting reflection on values and principles worth sacrificing for.
What you care to die for?
Reiteration of the question about meaningful sacrifices in life.
We die alone, we'll all die young
Life is finite, and death is inevitable, regardless of age.
What you care to die for?
Asking about the significance of one's chosen cause of death.
What you care to die from?
Questioning the origin or nature of the chosen cause of death.
Snow, snow glistens on the ledge, whiskey on the ledge
Imagery of snow on the ledge, whiskey, and the act of lighting a cigarette.
Shake it out and light a cigarette
Suggesting a release or coping mechanism through shaking off troubles.
Miss me when you, you wish you weren't right
Desire to be missed when the truth becomes evident.
Shake me all out if I'm wrong, for you, for you
Encouraging others to question and challenge the speaker's perspective.
Shake it all out when I'm gone, I, for you
Advising to let go of the speaker's influence when they are gone.
Is the devil so bad if he cries in his sleep, while the earth turns
Pondering the acceptability of the devil displaying vulnerability.
And his kids learned to say, "fuck you", they don't love you
Highlighting a rebellious attitude in the devil's offspring.
Does the devil get scared if she dies in her dreams, while the earth burns?
Considering the fear the devil might experience in dreams amid chaos.
She cries 'cause she's nothing like you, is she like you?
Contrasting the devil's nature with that of the listener.
What you want from a devil like me, devil like me?
Questioning expectations from someone with devil-like qualities.
You see, the devil don't mean to be evil
Asserting that the devil's actions are not inherently malicious.
He just regrettably forgets to exceed expectation
Explaining the devil's unintentional failure to meet expectations.
Holes riddled in your head, little bit of lead
Describing damage or confusion in the listener's thoughts.
Shake it out and line silhouette
Suggesting a process of shaking off troubles and outlining one's figure.
Miss me when you, you wish weren't kind of glad
Desiring to be missed when the listener is somewhat content.
Shake me all out when you're done, for you, for you
Encouraging the listener to disassociate from the speaker if wronged.
Shake it all out when I'm gone, I, for you
Advising the listener to let go of the speaker's influence when they are absent.
Is the devil so bad if he cries in his sleep, while the earth turns
Revisiting the idea of a vulnerable devil during sleep amid life's turning.
And his kids learned to say, "fuck you", they don't love you
Emphasizing the devil's offspring's rejection and lack of love.
Does the devil get scared if she dies in her dreams, while the earth burns?
Questioning the fear a female devil might experience in dreams during chaos.
She cries cause she's nothing like you, is she like you?
Highlighting the contrast between the female devil and the listener.
What do you want from a devil like me, am I like you?
Prompting reflection on whether the speaker shares qualities with the devil.
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