Dance With the Devil
[Breaking Benjamin] Lyrics
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Close your eyes, so many days go by
Easy to find what's wrong
Harder to find what's right
I believe in you, I can show you that
I can see right through all your empty lies
I won't stay long, in this world so wrong
Say goodbye, as we dance with the devil tonight
Don't you dare look at him in the eye
As we dance with the devil tonight
Trembling, crawling across my skin
Feeling your cold dead eyes
Stealing the life of mine
I believe in you, I can show you that
I can see right through all your empty lies
I won't last long, in this world so wrong
Say goodbye, as we dance with the devil tonight
Don't you dare look at him in the eye
As we dance with the devil tonight
Hold on, hold on
Say goodbye, as we dance with the devil tonight
Don't you dare look at him in the eye
As we dance with the devil tonight
Hold on, hold on
Goodbye
Breaking Benjamin's song Dance With The Devil depicts a story of someone who feels helpless and left for dead. The singer finds it easy to pinpoint what is wrong in the world around them, but much harder to find what is right. Despite the discomfort, they believe in someone and can see past their empty lies. However, they know that they won't last long in the wrong world. The title of the track, Dance With The Devil, refers to the fact that, as the singer says goodbye, they are dancing with the devil.
The lyrics paint a picture of a sinister atmosphere where the devil seems to be stealing the singer's life. They feel the cold dead eyes on their skin, and it makes them tremble and crawl. The singer insists that they won't stay long in this corrupt world, aware that they are imperiled. Thus, they bid their final goodbye as they dance with the devil tonight. The lyrics urge the listener to hold on, hold on, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I stand, helpless and left for dead
I am in a state of despair and abandonment
Close your eyes, so many days go by
Days seem to pass by quickly when one is not paying attention
Easy to find what's wrong
It is easy to identify faults
Harder to find what's right
It is difficult to ascertain the positive aspects of something
I believe in you, I can show you that
I have faith in you and I am willing to demonstrate it
I can see right through all your empty lies
I can easily discern when someone is being dishonest
I won't stay long, in this world so wrong
I do not intend to remain in a world that is full of injustice and negativity for too long
Say goodbye, as we dance with the devil tonight
We are about to engage in something dangerous or immoral
Don't you dare look at him in the eye
Do not confront the source of this danger directly
Trembling, crawling across my skin
I am experiencing physical sensations due to fear or anxiety
Feeling your cold dead eyes
The person causing harm or danger has a cold, remorseless attitude
Stealing the life of mine
The danger is actively causing harm and taking away something valuable
I won't last long, in this world so wrong
I do not expect to survive in a world that is full of negative influences
Hold on, hold on
A plea to keep going and not give up
Goodbye
An acknowledgement of the danger and its potential consequences
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Benjamin Burnley, Mark James Klepaski
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