The Devil's Waltz
Devil's Waltz Unveiled: A Poetic Dive into Life's Temptations
Lyrics
These men down in the water they are not lost
Men in the water are not lost, implying resilience or determination.
There's poison in the arrows that come across
Arrows carry poison, suggesting hidden dangers or deceit.
No you don't leave your post at any cost
Stress on the importance of duty, not abandoning one's responsibilities.
There's more than just bottles washing up on the rocks
Issues extend beyond visible problems, bottles on rocks symbolize surface-level troubles.
And your idle hands are what he wants
Emphasizes the negative influence seeking to exploit inactivity.
Your songs of pity are the devil's waltz
Pity-filled songs symbolize a negative influence, possibly self-destructive behaviors.
They are the devil's waltz
Repetition emphasizes the pervasive nature of the negative influence, the "devil's waltz."
The devil's waltz
-Need a busload of faith and a healer's touch
Desire for faith and healing, acknowledging the need for positive influences.
A whole lot of feel to know the work from the luck
Recognizing the difference between hard work and luck in life.
The future's wide open just not wide enough
The future is open, but not enough, possibly indicating limited possibilities.
It ain't any wonder these kids are still getting drunk
Linking the lack of wonder to the youth's inclination toward alcohol.
And your idle hands are what he wants
Reiteration of the negative influence seeking to exploit inactivity.
Your songs of pity are the devil's waltz
Repetition reinforces the idea that self-pitying songs contribute to the negative influence.
They are the devil's waltz
Reiteration emphasizes the pervasive nature of the negative influence, the "devil's waltz."
The devil's waltz
-No you don't leave your post at any cost
Stress on the importance of duty, echoing line #3.
There's more than just bottles washing up on the rocks
Issues extend beyond visible problems, similar to line #4.
And your idle hands are what he wants
Emphasizes the negative influence seeking to exploit inactivity, echoing line #6.
Your songs of pity are the devil's waltz
Repetition reinforces the idea that self-pitying songs contribute to the negative influence.
They are the devil's waltz
Reiteration emphasizes the pervasive nature of the negative influence, the "devil's waltz."
The devil's waltz
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