Me and the Devil
Soap&Skin Lyrics

The song "Me and the Devil" by Soap&Skin is a cover of a well-known blues song by Robert Johnson. The lyrics describe a dialogue between a person and the Devil who comes knocking at their door in the early morning. The singer casually greets the Devil as if they have met before, and says that it's time for them to leave together. As they walk side by side, the singer mentions that they are on their way to see their man until they are satisfied. This could refer to a lover or someone the singer has a score to settle with.

The singer then asks why people would "dog" them around, possibly referring to mistreatment or scrutiny they have faced in their life. They suggest that it must be because of the "old evil spirit" that is deep down in the ground. The singer then talks about their burial, saying that they want to be buried down by the highway side so that their "old evil spirit" can catch the Greyhound bus and ride on.

The song has a haunting and melancholic tone, reflecting the bleak subject matter. The ambiguity of the lyrics allows for multiple interpretations, with some seeing it as a warning against the dangers of temptation and sin, while others see it as an exploration of the human condition and the darkness that resides within us all.