RIKETS went on to record their first full length album between tours so they could “wear in” the new material live. Featuring five talented guys from the US- Scott (Vocals), Provo (Guitar), Nick (Guitar ), Michael (Bass) and Timmy (Drums). They disbanded at the end of 2010.
They reunited sometime around 2021.
Anything For The Devil
Rikets Lyrics
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I wonder what she did to get here.
Was she lost in the way that she cauterized.
Face it. (Anything for the devil.)
Your Pain. (Anything for the devil x3)
Chorus:
When she told me (told me)
I'd do anything (for the devil)
Just to have you bare my name through this life of sin
(FOR THE DEVIL!)
Still strung out from the night before
Oh, how I had you (anything for the devil)
In my arms (Anything... for the devil)
Will you wake up a liar And a cutter?!?! (anything for the devil)
: Chorus x2:
Everything you do
Everything they do
Everything we do is
For the Devil! Everything!
You're on your knees again for the parol of your soul!
: Chorus:
The lyrics of Rikets's song "Anything For The Devil" seem to focus on a person who is willing to do anything to please the Devil, even if it means losing themselves in the process. The first verse sets the scene with the reference to a woman on the back of the bus, and the question of how she ended up there. The line "Was she lost in the way that she cauterized" suggests that she may have intentionally caused herself harm, perhaps as a way to feel closer to the Devil or to numb the pain of her struggles. The repeated lines "Face it" and "Your pain" further emphasize the themes of struggle and sacrifice that run throughout the song.
The chorus is where the theme of being willing to do anything for the Devil really comes to the forefront, with the narrator expressing their willingness to do anything to have the Devil on their side. The line "Just to have you bare my name through this life of sin" suggests that the narrator sees aligning themselves with the Devil as a way to have power and control in a world that values sin and darkness.
Overall, the song seems to be exploring the idea of the allure of the Devil and the lengths that people will go to gain favor with him. The references to addiction, self-harm, and even lying and cutting suggest that the narrator is already deep in the Devil's grasp and is willing to do whatever it takes to stay there.
Line by Line Meaning
She's on the back of the bus again
Observing a woman in a place where people often end up because of making poor choices or being lost in life.
I wonder what she did to get here.
Curiosity about how the woman ended up in her current situation.
Was she lost in the way that she cauterized.
Thinking about the possibility that the woman was trying to escape her pain or struggles by inflicting harm on herself.
Face it. (Anything for the devil.)
Acknowledging the idea that people may make deals or sacrifices to get what they want, even if it means making a deal with the devil.
Your Pain. (Anything for the devil x3)
Emphasizing the idea that someone who is in pain or struggling may do anything to find relief or satisfaction, even if it means resorting to desperate measures.
When she told me (told me)
Referring to a conversation with the woman previously mentioned.
I'd do anything (for the devil)
Expressing a willingness to make deals or sacrifices to get what one wants, even if it means selling one's soul to the devil.
Just to have you bare my name through this life of sin
Desiring to have the woman align herself with the speaker and join them in living a life of sin and reckless behavior.
(FOR THE DEVIL!)
Reiterating the idea that all actions and desires are driven by a willingness to make deals or sacrifices for the devil.
Still strung out from the night before
Feeling the effects of indulging in drug or alcohol use the previous night.
Oh, how I had you (anything for the devil)
Thinking about past experiences with the woman and how far the speaker was willing to go to maintain their sinful lifestyle.
In my arms (Anything... for the devil)
Reflecting on the intense desire to hold onto the woman, even if it meant making deals with the devil.
Will you wake up a liar And a cutter?!?! (anything for the devil)
Questioning whether the woman will come to regret the things she has done to maintain her lifestyle and whether she will continue to make deals or sacrifices for the devil.
Everything you do
Suggesting that all actions and decisions are done with the devil in mind.
Everything they do
Extending the idea that all people are driven by the same desire to make deals or sacrifices for the devil.
Everything we do is
Including the speaker in the group of people who are driven by the desire to make deals or sacrifices for the devil.
For the Devil! Everything!
Emphasizing that all aspects of life are influenced by the desire to make deals or sacrifices for the devil.
You're on your knees again for the parol of your soul!
Referencing the idea of praying for forgiveness or atonement for making deals or sacrifices for the devil in order to maintain a sinful lifestyle.
Contributed by Sophia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ivaylo Shomev
I haven't stopped listening to this song for the past 11 years !
Rikets Official
Dedication! \m/
Brandon Ratliff
This was always my favorite Rikets song.
TheSpittingSkeleton
One of my absolute favorites
Rikets Official
Thank you!
Colton Larangiera
Discorus....2006....OKC....ZOO AMPHITHEATER.... first time I ever heard of you guys. After your set you came out to the patio and hung with the fans. I got lots of pictures I've since lost but I never forget this song. I was hooked from that day. I hope you guys are still going strong and wish nothing but the best for you guys.
Colton Larangiera
@Rikets Official I'm looking forward to it!!!!!
Rikets Official
@Colton Larangiera Thank you for sticking with us brutha, more to come soon!
Colton Larangiera
@Rikets Official thank you guys for putting out killer tracks. And yes, probably the best festival/concert I've been to still to this day.
Rikets Official
What a great festival that was ! Thank you so much!