Devil's Bite
Defying Demons: Todd Rundgren's Triumph Over Adversity in Devil's Bite
Lyrics
Who's that knockin' on my door?
Questioning the identity of the visitor at the door.
Who's that rising up from under the floor?
Wondering about a figure emerging unexpectedly.
I know, I can hear that demon roar,
Aware of a threatening presence indicated by a demonic roar.
But I don't care, I ain't gonna hear it no more.
Choosing to ignore the demonic influence, refusing to listen further.
I don't care, I paid my dues last year,
Unconcerned, having already dealt with past challenges.
Have no fear, now it's time that I clear out of here.
Feeling secure now, preparing to leave the current situation behind.
Just let you know before I go.
Informing before departure.
Are you devil or death?
Questioning if the presence is associated with evil or death.
You'll have to bow, ain't no power on earth can stop me now,
Confidently asserting superiority over any force that may oppose.
I have done all things that make it right,
Belief in having done everything necessary to maintain righteousness.
To keep me out of the devil's bite.
Expressing efforts made to avoid falling into a negative influence or temptation.
Heaven sent me down a sign
Perceiving a positive sign from a higher power.
Things were bad but now I'm doin' fine
Experiencing an improvement in life circumstances.
So you better step back cross that line
Warning an unseen entity to stay away or respect boundaries.
Now I can't see you but for one last time.
Ready to move forward without encountering the entity again.
I can see you marked my life like a scar
Acknowledging the lasting impact of the entity on life, like a permanent mark.
So you are
Recognizing the entity's identity.
But it don't take a star to go far.
Asserting that success doesn't require supernatural assistance.
I'll let you on, before I'm gone.
Sharing information before departing.
I knew someday you'd be along,
Anticipating the arrival of a familiar negative force.
Swingin' your tail and singin' a dead man's song,
Describing the negative force's actions and intentions.
Just when things get good you want your take
Expressing defiance against the negative force's expectations.
But you're wrong, 'cause I'm leaving this shell
Deciding to leave behind the current state or situation.
And I'm movin' on.
Choosing to move forward and progress beyond the negative influence.
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