Seven Devils
Florence + the Machine Lyrics
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A thousand armies couldn't keep me out
I don't want your money
I don't want your crown
See I've come to burn your kingdom down
Holy water cannot help you now
See I've come to burn your kingdom down
And no rivers and no lakes can put the fire out
I'm gonna raise the stakes, I'm gonna smoke you out
Seven devils all around me
Seven devils in my house
See they were there when I woke up this morning
I'll be dead before the day is done
Seven devils all around you
Seven devils in your house
See I was dead when I woke up this morning
I'll be dead before the day is done
Before the day is done
And now all your love will be exorcised
And we will find new saints to be canonized
And it's an evensong
It's a litany
It's a battle cry
It's a symphony
Seven devils all around me
Seven devils in my house
See they were there when I woke up this morning
I'll be dead before the day is done
Seven devils all around you
Seven devils in your house
See I was dead when I woke up this morning
And I'll be dead before the day is done
Before the day is done
Before the day is done
Before the day is done
You can't keep it out
It's coming through the walls
To devastate your heart
And to take take your soul
For what has been done
Cannot be undone
In the eagle's eye
In the evensong
Seven devils all around you
Seven devils in your house
See I was dead when I woke up this morning
I'll be dead before the day is done
Before the day is done
The lyrics of Florence + the Machine's "Seven Devils" is a powerful combination of passion, anger, and determination. The opening lines, "Holy water cannot help you now. A thousand armies couldn't keep me out," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The persona is not to be swayed by any force, whether divine or human, and is out to wreak havoc on the kingdom that has wronged her. The line "I don't want your money, I don't want your crown," exemplifies how she's not looking for material gain or power, instead she's seeking retribution.
The persona then reveals that "seven devils" surround her and even in her house. She's in a state of constant chaos and turmoil, and it's taken a toll on her. Nevertheless, she stands firm and is determined to fight until the end, stating "I'll be dead before the day is done." The second half of the song is a call to action, a symphony of empowerment that's both an "evensong" and a "battle cry."
Overall, "Seven Devils" is a song about resilience, strength, and vengeance. The persona has been wronged and will stop at nothing to get what they want. It's a testament to the human spirit and how we can overcome adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Holy water cannot help you now
There's nothing sacred that can save you now
A thousand armies couldn't keep me out
No amount of defense can stop me from taking what I want
I don't want your money
I'm not interested in material possessions
I don't want your crown
I'm not interested in titles or power
See I've come to burn your kingdom down
I'm going to destroy everything you stand for
And no rivers and no lakes can put the fire out
No amount of trying can stop my wrath
I'm gonna raise the stakes, I'm gonna smoke you out
I'm going to intensify my attack until you're forced out
Seven devils all around me
I'm surrounded by my demons
Seven devils in my house
The demons are within me
See they were there when I woke up this morning
I'm consumed by them every moment
I'll be dead before the day is done
My inner turmoil will consume me until death
And now all your love will be exorcised
The love you had for me will be forcefully expelled
And we will find new saints to be canonized
I'll find new people to worship my cause
And it's an evensong
My rage is like a somber church service
It's a litany
It's a long and repetitive chant
It's a battle cry
It's a call to arms
It's a symphony
My inner turmoil is like a musical composition
You can't keep it out
You can't keep my wrath from overtaking you
It's coming through the walls
My anger is palpable and pervasive
To devastate your heart
I will destroy your emotional well-being
And to take take your soul
I'm going to take everything from you
For what has been done
For the terrible things that have happened
Cannot be undone
The damage is irreversible
In the eagle's eye
The viewpoint of a bird of prey
In the evensong
The solemn evening religious service
Before the day is done
Before the end of the day
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Paul Epworth, Florence Welch
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