The Devil Sent You
Unveiling the Devil's Seduction
Lyrics
Staggering feet and bloodshot eyes
Describes physical state - unsteady steps and bloodshot eyes.
Two bit hustler in a king's disguise
Refers to someone with a deceptive appearance, pretending to be more important than they are.
Forty-five loaded, nowhere to go
A person armed with a .45 caliber gun, feeling trapped or desperate.
Take me anywhere but I think you should know
Expresses a willingness to go anywhere but with a sense of impending disclosure.
Bruises on my back, bruises on my head
Indicates physical harm with injuries on the back and head.
Blood on my shirt, looks like I'm dead
Portrays a violent encounter with blood on clothing, suggesting a life-threatening situation.
Take what you got, lose what you found
Encourages taking what is available but acknowledging potential losses.
A knife in my hand, gonna run you down
Implies a readiness to harm with a knife in hand and the intention to pursue someone.
Everytime I see your face
Expresses negative emotions upon seeing someone's face.
You seem to take the devil's place
Suggests the person in question has a malevolent influence similar to the devil.
The devil sent you
Repetition emphasizing the belief that the person is sent by the devil.
Devil sent you
-Devil sent you
-Devil sent you
-Seven inch heels and jet black hair
Describes physical appearance with high heels and black hair, emphasizing duplicity.
A two faced liar, not a single care
Labels the person as deceitful with no concern for consequences.
A back alley date, ready to run
Describes a risky encounter, suggesting potential harm.
The evening's not over till the damage is done
Emphasizes that the evening will not end well until damage is done.
Scratches on my neck, scratches on my face
Indicates physical harm with scratches on the neck and face.
A scar on my neck, my spine's out of place
Highlights severe consequences with a displaced spine and scars.
Too many lies, too many times
Reflects on the frequency of lies and betrayals.
A gun in her hand, right between my eyes
Describes a threatening situation with a gun aimed between the eyes.
Everytime I see your face
Reiterates negative feelings upon seeing the person's face.
You seem to take the devil's place
Repeats the idea that the person embodies the devil's influence.
The devil sent you
Repetition underlining the belief that the person is sent by the devil.
Devil sent you
-Devil sent you
-Devil sent you
-Solo
Instrumental solo break.
Staggering feet and bloodshot eyes
Reiteration of the initial state and situation with added emphasis on the devil's involvement.
Two bit hustler in a king's disguise
-Forty-five loaded, nowhere to go
-Take me anywhere but I think you should know
-The devil sent you
Repetition emphasizing the conviction that the person is sent by the devil.
Devil sent you
-Devil sent you
-Devil sent you
-Devil sent you (I don't want you)
Repetition with a refusal, expressing a strong desire to avoid the person sent by the devil.
Devil sent you (I don't want you)
-Devil sent you (I don't want you)
-Devil sent you (I don't want you)
-The devil...I don't want you
Explicitly states not wanting the devil, reiterating the rejection.
I don't need you
Further emphasizes not needing or wanting the person with the devil's influence.
I don't want you
-I don't need you
-Devil sent you
Repetition asserting that the person is sent by the devil.
Devil sent you
-Devil sent you
-And I'm gonna send you back
Declares the intention to send the person back, possibly to a negative origin or fate.
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