The Devil Game
Kansas Lyrics
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And more that say the bad will fall,
So many men have drowned in evil, and left Lucifer standing tall
Don't take the devil's dare, don't gamble when the game ain't fair,
Lock and bolt the doors, can't let the devil use you anymore
You got to listen all you mugs and reivers, if you do any wrong
You make it right
You can't be a make-believer, 'cause soon you're gonna pay the price,
Lying, hat and pain, all part of the devil game,
Got his foot inside the door, but you can't let him use you anymore
Take, he will take, he will take, give him nothing he'll take, he will take
He will take, he will give nothing but he'll take
Pray, for devils have no reason, Satan waits to curse your ways,
Have you seen it in his eyes in the sunset,
Have you wondered if he's laughing when you play,
Has he asked if you're alone if what he sees is all you own,
Has he offered you happiness, money, or much better lays
Satan leave me, leave me lonely, leave us alone
I've got books that say the good man's golden
And more that say the bad will fall,
Take a look at what the future's holdin',
Won't be yours if you don't heed this call,
Life is a game, and the stakes will remain the same.
Now you've gotta choose, is the devil gonna win or lose again.
The lyrics of Kansas's song The Devil Game contain a moral lesson about the consequences of succumbing to the temptations of the devil. The first verse emphasizes the idea that good people will be rewarded, while the wicked will eventually suffer the consequences of their actions. However, many individuals have been misled by the deceitful nature of Satan, which has resulted in significant losses. The songwriter advises listeners not to take the devil's bait and to resist his attempts to use them for his impure motives. The chorus highlights the importance of being cautious and guarding oneself against evil forces before it's too late.
The second verse reinforces this notion, urging people to correct their mistakes and take responsibility for the wrongs they have committed. One mustn't live in an illusionary world because, in the end, they will pay the price. The devil uses deceitful tactics to deceive people and drag them into his evil web. He is waiting for a chance to curse them and thwart their progress. The singer questions whether the devil is laughing when he sees people fall into his traps. The last stanza urges Satan to leave them alone and to stop tempting them into sin. The song culminates on a hopeful note that life is a game, and the stakes remain the same, but one can choose whether the devil wins or loses.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got books that say the good man's golden
I have read many books that claim good people are rewarded in life
And more that say the bad will fall
I have also read many books that claim bad people will eventually fail
So many men have drowned in evil, and left Lucifer standing tall
However, many men have been consumed by evil and left the devil unpunished
Don't take the devil's dare, don't gamble when the game ain't fair,
Don't be tempted by the devil's tricks and don't take risks when the situation is unjust
Lock and bolt the doors, can't let the devil use you anymore
Be cautious and protect yourself from the devil's influence
You got to listen all you mugs and reivers, if you do any wrong
Everyone must pay attention, because if they do wrong
You make it right
they need to make it right
You can't be a make-believer, 'cause soon you're gonna pay the price,
You cannot pretend to be someone you are not, because you will eventually face consequences for your actions
Lying, hat and pain, all part of the devil game,
Dishonesty, hatred, and pain are all tactics employed by the devil
Got his foot inside the door, but you can't let him use you anymore
Although the devil may have some influence, you must not allow him to control you
Take, he will take, he will take, give him nothing he'll take, he will take
The devil will always take, regardless of whether he is given anything or not
He will take, he will give nothing but he'll take
The devil will give nothing in return, but he will still take from you
Pray, for devils have no reason, Satan waits to curse your ways,
Pray for protection from the devil, who has no rationality and wants to harm you
Have you seen it in his eyes in the sunset,
Have you noticed the devil's presence in the world around you
Have you wondered if he's laughing when you play,
Have you considered the possibility that the devil is amused by people's mistakes and misfortunes
Has he asked if you're alone if what he sees is all you own,
Has the devil taken an interest in you, specifically in your possessions and state of mind
Has he offered you happiness, money, or much better lays
Has the devil tempted you with offers of material and worldly pleasures
Satan leave me, leave me lonely, leave us alone
Satan, please stay away from me and my loved ones
Take a look at what the future's holdin',
Consider what the future may bring
Won't be yours if you don't heed this call,
The future will not be favorable if you do not pay attention to this warning
Life is a game, and the stakes will remain the same.
Life is a challenge, and the difficulties will not lessen
Now you've gotta choose, is the devil gonna win or lose again.
It is up to you to decide whether to let the devil prevail, or to stand firm and resist his influence
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID C HOPE, STEVE WALSH
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