Demons
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Yeah
Yeah
Aye
So many demons
Oh so many demons
Demons deep inside
Where nobody can see them
But watch them come alive
Like right in front of your lense
Welcome to the movie
Where nobody pretends
Cause the money is
The root of all evil
It can make monsters
Out of ordinary people
It can make you hate me
Even though I’m on the rise
I can see the jealousy
And envy in your eyes
Hey
I got hustle
Mama I got hustle
Was left to die in the fire
But pulled it out of the rubble
Tell the critics im alive
I bare the heart of the struggle
Viola
So resilient turned the booth to a shuttle
The truth to a muzzle
And now they want bite it
The Crazy thing about it
I ain’t never have to write it
Yeah I got the gift
Everybody so excited
But quick to claim I changed
When they come up uninvited
I mean my mind doing lines
And I’m running out of space
Limit your time in them streets
Because where I’m from it ain’t safe
Niggas quick to talk a brick
When they barely moving eighths
Quick to switch up
When it comes down to the case
But I’m blessed to be the same me
Money never change me
Growing everyday
Fuck what a hater got to say
And the only Illuminati is the money
Got you looking funny
Got me looking like it
When I came from looking bummy
Can’t nobody take it from me
I got it on my own
Young nigga went and got it on his own
Yeah I went and got it on my own
I hope you niggas ready
Young nigga went and got it on his own
Aye
So many demons
Oh so many demons
Demons deep inside
Where nobody can see them
But watch them come alive
Like right in front of your lense
Welcome to the movie
Where nobody pretends
Cause the money is
The root of all evil
It can make monsters
Out of ordinary people
It can make you hate me
Even though I’m on the rise
I can see the jealousy
And envy in your eyes
Hey
Me and my niggas like family
One eat all eating
No introduction needed
Don’t speak while I’m speaking
I went from motel 8s
To Four seasons
Graduated to hot
And summer my favorite season
Business heating up
Like I’m cutting deals with the devil
They praying i dig them out
I pretend I forgot my shovel
Nigga check out my Aura
Believe me I’m bout to bubble
Suggest you leave her at home
I’m trying stay out of trouble
Satisfied ain’t enough
I’m content with being greedy
Reminiscing the times
Other niggas had to feed me
The levels I achieved
Competition is beneath me
Lyrical form gone
But I’m everywhere I need be
Blessed to be the same me
Money never change me
Growing everyday
Fuck what a hater got to say
And the only Illuminati is the money
Got you looking funny
Got me looking like it
When I came from looking bummy
Can’t nobody take it from me
I got it on my own
Young nigga went and got it on his own
Yeah I went and got it on my own
I hope you niggas ready
Young nigga went and got it on his own
Aye
So many demons
Oh so many demons
Demons deep inside
Where nobody can see them
But watch them come alive
Like right in front of your lense
Welcome to the movie
Where nobody pretends
Cause the money is
The root of all evil
It can make monsters
Out of ordinary people
It can make you hate me
Even though I’m on the rise
I can see the jealousy




And envy in your eyes
Hey

Overall Meaning

The song "Demons" by Imagine Dragons talks about the inner demons that people have and how money can make people lose themselves and turn into monsters. The lyrics describe the struggles that people face in life and emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself. The song also touches on themes of resilience, success, and jealousy.


The opening lines of the song speak about the multitude of inner demons that people have, and how these demons are often hidden from the outside world. The lyrics then delve into the idea that money is the root of all evil, and how it can turn ordinary people into monsters. The singer acknowledges the jealousy and envy he sees in other people's eyes as he rises to success. Throughout the song, the singer expresses gratitude for his blessings and acknowledges the importance of staying true to oneself despite the temptations that come with success.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah
Expression of agreement or excitement


Aye
Expression of acknowledgement or agreement


So many demons
There are numerous internal struggles and challenges that one faces


Oh so many demons
Reiteration of the numerous internal struggles and challenges that one faces


Demons deep inside
Internal struggles and challenges are deeply ingrained within oneself


Where nobody can see them
These internal struggles and challenges are not apparent to others


But watch them come alive
These internal struggles and challenges can manifest and become visible at times


Like right in front of your lense
These internal struggles and challenges can become apparent or visible to others


Welcome to the movie
Metaphorically welcoming the listener to the story or journey of the song


Where nobody pretends
This is a place of authenticity and honesty, where there is no room for falsehood


Cause the money is
Money has a significant impact on people's actions and attitudes


The root of all evil
Money is often the source of immoral or unethical behavior


It can make monsters
Money has the power to turn people into cruel or selfish individuals


Out of ordinary people
Even regular or average people can be changed by the influence of money


It can make you hate me
The singer recognizes that jealousy and envy can arise due to material success or wealth


Even though I’m on the rise
Despite the artist's success or upward trajectory, jealousy and envy can still exist


I can see the jealousy
The artist is aware of the existence of jealousy or envy in others


And envy in your eyes
The singer recognizes that others may have negative or resentful thoughts towards them


Hey
Expression of attention or greeting


I got hustle
The artist has a strong work ethic and determination


Mama I got hustle
Addressing the artist's mother, potentially expressing gratitude or seeking approval


Was left to die in the fire
The artist faced a difficult or challenging situation without support or help


But pulled it out of the rubble
The singer overcame or succeeded in spite of challenges or obstacles


Tell the critics im alive
The artist is aware of criticism but asserts that they are still thriving


I bare the heart of the struggle
The singer is honest and open about the challenges they have faced


Viola
Expression of excitement or triumph


So resilient turned the booth to a shuttle
The singer's determination and resilience has allowed them to turn their recording process into a successful venture


The truth to a muzzle
The artist has been honest but may feel silenced or restricted in expressing themselves


And now they want bite it
Others may now be interested or invested in the artist's success


The Crazy thing about it
Acknowledging the unexpected or surprising nature of the singer's success or journey


I ain’t never have to write it
The singer is naturally talented and doesn't need to force their creativity


Yeah I got the gift
The artist acknowledges their natural skill or talent


Everybody so excited
Others are enthusiastic and supportive of the artist's success


But quick to claim I changed
Others may accuse the artist of becoming arrogant or different due to their success


When they come up uninvited
Others may intrude or interfere in the singer's life or success


I mean my mind doing lines
The artist's thoughts and ideas are constantly flowing and evolving


And I’m running out of space
The singer may feel overwhelmed or limited in their creative capacity


Limit your time in them streets
The singer advises caution and prudence in potentially dangerous environments


Because where I’m from it ain’t safe
The singer comes from a dangerous or unstable environment


Niggas quick to talk a brick
Others may brag or gossip about illegal or dishonest activities


When they barely moving eighths
These individuals may be exaggerating or lying about their involvement or success


Quick to switch up
Others may change or betray the singer's trust or loyalty


When it comes down to the case
When faced with a difficult situation or challenge, others may show their true colors or abandon the singer


But I’m blessed to be the same me
The artist is grateful for their authenticity and consistent identity


Money never change me
The artist asserts that their character and values remain unchanged by material success


Growing everyday
The artist is constantly learning and improving themselves


Fuck what a hater got to say
The singer disregards negative or critical opinions


And the only Illuminati is the money
The artist dismisses conspiracy theories and asserts that money is the only force at play


Got you looking funny
The singer suggests that others may have unfounded suspicions or beliefs


Got me looking like it
The singer feels that they have been unfairly associated with conspiracy theories


When I came from looking bummy
The singer has overcome or improved their previous appearance or status


Can’t nobody take it from me
The artist is confident in their own skills and abilities


I got it on my own
The artist takes pride in their independent success


Young nigga went and got it on his own
Emphasizing the singer's youth and success in achieving their goals independently


I hope you niggas ready
The singer is confident and challenging towards their listeners


Me and my niggas like family
The artist has close relationships with their friends and associates


One eat all eating
Everyone in the group shares in success and wealth


No introduction needed
The artist's reputation precedes them


Don’t speak while I’m speaking
The singer demands respect and attention


I went from motel 8s
The artist has experienced significant improvement or progress in their living situation


To Four seasons
The singer has achieved significant wealth or status in their living situation


Graduated to hot
The singer has achieved success or popularity


And summer my favorite season
The singer enjoys and celebrates their success


Business heating up
The artist's success or business activities are increasing or improving


Like I’m cutting deals with the devil
The artist acknowledges that their success may involve questionable or ethically difficult decisions


They praying i dig them out
Others may hope for the singer's downfall or failure


I pretend I forgot my shovel
The singer dismisses this negativity and continues forward


Nigga check out my Aura
The artist has a powerful and impressive energy or presence


Believe me I’m bout to bubble
The artist asserts that even greater success is on the horizon


Suggest you leave her at home
The artist advises others to avoid potential distractions or negative influences


I’m trying stay out of trouble
The singer is focused on avoiding negative or dangerous situations


Satisfied ain’t enough
The artist is not content with their current level of success or progress


I’m content with being greedy
The singer is focused on achieving more success or wealth


Reminiscing the times
The singer is reflecting on past experiences or challenges


Other niggas had to feed me
The singer needed support or help from others in the past


The levels I achieved
The artist has achieved significant success or progress


Competition is beneath me
The artist is confident in their superiority or advantage over others


Lyrical form gone
The singer may no longer focus on traditional or typical forms of music or expression


But I’m everywhere I need be
The singer is present and relevant in all areas they need to be


Blessed to be the same me
The artist is grateful for their identity and individuality




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Written by: Akeem Adamson

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