Devil Was in My Yard
Breaking Free: A Tale of Redemption from the Devil's Grasp
Lyrics
Now the Devil was in my yard then
There was a presence of negativity or malevolence in my surroundings, symbolized as the Devil.
But the Devil ain't in my yard no more
The negative influence or the Devil has departed from my immediate environment.
Now the Devil was in my car then
Previously, the Devil was associated with my car, suggesting a connection between negativity and personal mobility.
But the Devil ain't in my car no more
The negative influence or the Devil is no longer present in my car.
How long, long girl? How long?
A rhetorical question addressing the duration until a realization or understanding occurs.
How long 'till you know that?
Asking how long it will take for someone to recognize or acknowledge a particular truth or reality.
How long, long girl? How long?
Reiteration of the question about the time it will take for someone to comprehend a certain truth or situation.
How long?
Repetition of the question, emphasizing the curiosity about the time required for understanding.
Devil was in my yard then
Restating that the Devil was previously present in the speaker's yard.
But the Devil ain't in my yard no more
A confirmation that the negative influence or the Devil is no longer in the speaker's yard.
Now the Devil was in my car then
Reaffirming the past association of the Devil with the speaker's car.
But the Devil ain't in my car no more
Reassurance that the negative influence or the Devil is no more in the speaker's car.
I'm gonna make it
An expression of determination and confidence that the speaker will overcome challenges or difficulties.
I'm gonna make it
Reiteration of the speaker's commitment to overcome obstacles or challenges.
But whenever I break you I will not see you
An acknowledgment that breaking someone emotionally will not lead to seeing that person.
But whenever I break you I will not see you
Repetition of the idea that causing emotional harm will result in a lack of visibility or connection with the person affected.
I'm gonna make it
Reaffirmation of the speaker's resolve to succeed and overcome obstacles.
I'm gonna make it
Repetition of the determination to make it through challenging situations.
But whenever I break you I will not see you
Reiteration of the consequence that breaking someone emotionally will result in not seeing that person.
But whenever I break you I will not see you
Restatement of the idea that causing emotional harm leads to a lack of visibility or connection with the affected person.
But whenever I break you I will not see you
Repetition of the consequence, underscoring the impact of causing emotional pain on the relationship.
But whenever I break you I will not see you
Restating the consequence, further emphasizing the result of breaking someone emotionally.
Oh, Devil was in my yard
Recalling the previous presence of the Devil in the speaker's yard, perhaps to reflect on past challenges or negativity.
Oh, Devil was in my yard
Reiteration of the idea that the Devil was once present in the speaker's yard, emphasizing the contrast with the present.
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