Disco Devil
Lee "Scratch" Perry Lyrics
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I'm gonna put on a iron shirt, and chase Satan out of earth
I'm gonna put on a iron shirt, and chase the devil out of earth
I'm gonna send him to out of space, to find another race
I'm gonna send him to out of space, to find another race
Satan is an evilous man
But him can't chocks it on I-man
So when I check him my lassing hand
And if him slip, I gaan with him hand
I'm gonna put on a iron shirt, and chase Satan out of earth
I'm gonna put on a iron shirt, and chase the devil out of earth
I'm gonna send him to out of space, to find another race
I'm gonna send him to out of space, to find another race, oh yeah
Him haffi drop him fork and run
Him can't stand up to jah jah son
Him haffi lef' ya with him gun
Dig off with him bomb
I'm gonna put on a iron shirt, and chase Satan out of earth
I'm gonna put on a iron shirt, and chase the devil out of earth
I'm gonna send him to out of space, to find another race
I'm gonna send him to out of space, to find another race
Satan is a evilous man
But him can't chocks it on I-man
So when I check him my lassing hand
And if him slip, I gaan with him hand
I'm gonna put on a iron shirt, and chase Satan out of earth
I'm gonna put on a iron shirt, and chase the devil out of earth
I'm gonna send him to out of space, to find another race
I'm gonna send him to out of space, to find another race
Move ya with your gun
Mi sey fe lef' ya with your bomb, oh yeah
Move ya with your gun
Mi sey fe lef' ya with your bomb
The lyrics to Lee "Scratch" Perry's song "I Chase The Devil" present a battle between the singer and Satan, with the singer determined to chase the devil out of Earth. In the first few lines, the singer directs his message towards Lucifer, referring to him as the "son of the mourning" and declaring his intention to remove him from Earth. He believes that by putting on an iron shirt, he can chase Satan out of Earth and send him to space to find another race. The lyricist regards Satan as an evil man who can't match his power, and he describes his determination to defeat the devil.
The next verse speaks about how the singer is not afraid of Satan, although he is a terrifying character. He asserts that when he confronts Satan, he'll use his last hand to take him to task. The singer declares that Satan will run away because he cannot stand up to Jah (Jehovah) Son and will leave his gun and bomb behind.
The final verse repeats the message from the first verse that Satan is evil and the singer can't put up with him. The lyrics end with a repetition of the chorus.
In summary, this song presents a message of courage and determination to fight against evil, symbolized by Satan. The singer represents a higher power that will overcome Satan's power and send him to another race.
Line by Line Meaning
Lucifer son of the mourning, I'm gonna chase you out of earth
Addressing Satan, I will use my power to drive you out of this world
I'm gonna put on a iron shirt, and chase Satan out of earth
I will protect myself and confront Satan to push him away from this planet
I'm gonna send him to out of space, to find another race
I'll force him into exile in space, searching for another civilization to torment
Him haffi drop him fork and run
He will put down his weapon and flee in fear of me
Him can't stand up to jah jah son
He can't resist the power of God's son (Jah Jah)
Him haffi lef' ya with him gun
He will abandon his gun and escape
Dig off with him bomb
He'll grab his explosives and make a getaway
Move ya with your gun
Try to intimidate someone with your gun
Mi sey fe lef' ya with your bomb, oh yeah
I advise you to leave with your bomb, oh yeah
Writer(s): Lee Perry
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