Devil Boy
Tech N9ne Lyrics

Who the hell is Satan?
Tech N9ne does not understand who Satan is and why people associate him with Satan.

And why I gotta be 'em?
Tech N9ne is confused as to why people call him Satan and why he has to be associated with him.

I ain't worshiped Nathan
Tech N9ne has not worshipped Satan or any other deity.

So why you gotta see 'em?
Tech N9ne questions why people see him as Satan when he has not done anything to be associated with him.

When you look at me is it the Imagery?
Tech N9ne wonders if people see Satan in him because of his appearance.

It's gotta godly evils not my energy
Tech N9ne believes that any evil in him comes from a higher power and not his own energy or actions.

I pose as angels clothes is mangled
Tech N9ne presents himself as an angel while his clothing is intentionally worn or damaged.

Instead of girbeaus and kangols
Tech N9ne does not dress in popular streetwear brands often associated with hip-hop culture.

The ho's still dangle I chose the angle
Tech N9ne chooses to write about individuals who have negative experiences with women.

Of souls who tangle
Tech N9ne writes about individuals who are in conflict or struggle with their inner demons.

With foe's those who stain
Tech N9ne's lyrics focus on battle against individuals who bring out the worst in people.

Yo brain so bane though painful
Tech N9ne acknowledges that some of his lyrics are dark and disturbing.

Shit is what they like, hit is what they might
Some people are drawn to dark and violent lyrics, and Tech N9ne is aware of this.

Spit his stuff in life, shit is fuckin' tight
Tech N9ne is proud of his music and believes that his dark lyrics are impactful and memorable.

But some people think it's an evil experiment
Some believe that Tech N9ne's lyrical content is an experiment that promotes evil or satanic beliefs.

Some people is fearin' it,
Some people are afraid of Tech N9ne's music and what they perceive to be a message of evil.

Those who do Beatles is hearin' it
Tech N9ne's music is being listened to and compared to the Beatles, who had their own controversies and fears surrounding their lyrics.

Sincerity is neezle sin
Tech N9ne believes that genuine sincerity is rare and undervalued in today's society.

People who look and never listen
Tech N9ne criticizes those who judge him without truly listening to his music and understanding its message.

They thinkin' that I'm the tyranny of evil men
Those who judge Tech N9ne believe that he is leading others astray and promoting evil beliefs.

But I just tell it like it is dude
Tech N9ne believes that he is expressing his own truths and experiences through his music.

My life story's quite gory
Tech N9ne's personal experiences and the world he depicts in his music are often bloody and violent.

Spittin' even if it is rude
Tech N9ne is unapologetic and uncompromising in his lyrics, even if they are considered rude or offensive by others.

So ain't no brimstone I ain't Jim Jones
Tech N9ne claims that he is not leading anyone to hell or encouraging them to drink poison like the infamous cult leader Jim Jones.

So put your grins on listen to them songs
Tech N9ne urges those who have judged him to listen to his music with an open mind before forming an opinion.

And you will see that they be classics
Tech N9ne believes that his music will stand the test of time and be considered classics in the future.

Verbal gymnastics you call me Lucifer
Tech N9ne is skilled at wordplay and rhyming, and he has been compared to the devil (Lucifer) because of his dark lyrics.

Go to hell you bastard
Tech N9ne responds to those who have called him the devil by telling them to go to hell.

[Chorus]
The chorus repeats the phrase 'devil boy' and establishes the theme of the song as Tech N9ne's frustration with being associated with Satan.

The way I come is sick
Tech N9ne's style of music is unique and often considered disturbing or sick.

And I'm on some other level boy
Tech N9ne believes that his music is on a different level than other rappers.

Cause I am not the everyday
Tech N9ne does not fit the mold of a typical rapper, both in his appearance and lyrical style.

I'm not no mellow boy
Tech N9ne is not a laid-back or easy-going person, and his music reflects that.

And those who know me
People who know Tech N9ne personally understand that he is not an evil or satanic person despite his music's themes.

Yes they know that I am well annoyed
Tech N9ne reveals that he is annoyed and frustrated by the frequent accusations that he is promoting evil beliefs.

They call me devil boy, if you call me devil boy
The chorus is repeated, emphasizing Tech N9ne's frustration with being associated with the devil.

You're going to all burn in hell
Tech N9ne responds aggressively to those who call him devil boy by threatening them with eternal damnation.

Hot Christians pop my disc in
Tech N9ne is aware that even devout Christians may find his music compelling and listen to it.

Stop the dissin', squat and listen
Tech N9ne wants those who have criticized him to stop and truly listen to his music before judging it.

I never say hail Satana
Tech N9ne denies ever praising Satan in his music or life.

I'll never bail out and sell out
Tech N9ne promises to never abandon his artistic vision or sell out by changing his music to be more mainstream.

And sell gay drama
Tech N9ne uses derogatory language to criticize rappers who promote drama and gossip in their music.

Hey mama they trying to crucify me like Jesus
Tech N9ne compares himself to Jesus, who was also unfairly accused and punished for his beliefs.

Religious groups deny me like skeezers
Tech N9ne is not accepted or appreciated by certain religious groups, whom he compares to promiscuous women (skeezers).

We mic pleasers rip it and write heaters
Tech N9ne is skilled at performing and writing music that is popular and well-liked by many.

Niggaz that ain't pleased
Tech N9ne acknowledges that not everyone will enjoy his music.

With quickness are light readers
Those who do not appreciate Tech N9ne's music may not have listened to it thoroughly or understood its message.

I said Anghellic, then let the man sale it
Tech N9ne is referencing his album 'Anghellic,' which he believes was successful because of the quality of the music.

I let the fans smell it, then I expand relish
Tech N9ne believes that his fans appreciate the honesty and authenticity of his music, and he plans to continue to grow as an artist.

But the devil tried to stop me that's JCOR
Tech N9ne believes that the devil (or those promoting evil beliefs) has tried to prevent his success, which he attributes to the record label JCOR.

They thought I'd crumble
JCOR expected Tech N9ne to fail, but he persevered and succeeded despite their doubts.

When it's rocky and stay poor
Tech N9ne perseveres through difficult times and stays committed to his music even when he is not making a lot of money.

Deus Vobiscum we playas go get some sprayers
Tech N9ne references a Latin phrase that means 'God be with you.' He then references 'sprayers,' which may refer to guns or graffiti cans.

And hits 'em with layers of slayer inscriptions
Tech N9ne and his friends use their 'sprayers' to tag buildings with graphic and violent images and words.

That mean God be with you
Tech N9ne is using the Latin phrase as a reference to God's protection and guidance as they engage in criminal activity.

We split dude then hit you
Tech N9ne and his friends quickly leave the scene after causing destruction and violence.

With pistols whip you
Tech N9ne and his friends use guns to intimidate and attack their enemies.

Then giggle never dissing nizzle again
Tech N9ne and his friends find humor in their violent actions and vow to never insult or underestimate them again.

I talk about the rain, I talk about the sun
Tech N9ne's lyrics cover a wide range of topics, from the natural world to personal struggles.

I speak about the pain, I speak about the fun
Tech N9ne's lyrics also cover both negative and positive experiences.

I'm sayin' that I'm bad, I'm sayin that I'm good
Tech N9ne acknowledges that he is capable of both good and evil actions.

I'm saying this to the suburnites and every hood
Tech N9ne believes that his music can be enjoyed and understood by people from all walks of life.

Yaw act like I'm sayin' (I love Lucifer I will kill all of you)
Tech N9ne is frustrated that some people have misinterpreted his lyrics to mean that he is promoting evil beliefs and actions.

Mother Fucker I ain't step into the lime light
Tech N9ne did not become a public figure in order to promote evil or satanic beliefs.

To devil worship in front of kids, get yo mind right
Tech N9ne is not promoting devil worship to children or trying to corrupt them in any way.

[Chorus] (2x)
The chorus is repeated again to emphasize the overall theme of the song.