Devil's Music
ADL Lyrics
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At the cross roads strumming like a runaway train
He arranged a little bargain saying hey mister Johnson
Would you accept the proposes sign on my black check
First I see premonition then I see flashback
Payback stymie track like a wolf pack
First I see premonition then I see flashback
Devils music
Devils music
The lyrics to ADL's song "Devil's Music" convey a story of the devil appearing at the crossroads to offer a deal to someone, possibly Robert Johnson, the legendary blues musician who was rumored to have sold his soul to the devil. The imagery of the devil wearing a hat and a cane, strumming like a runaway train, evokes a feeling of ominousness and danger.
The devil proposes a bargain to the listener, offering them the chance to sign a black check. The lyrics suggest that this bargain comes with consequences, as the singer experiences premonitions and flashbacks of payback and a stymie track like a wolf pack. The repetition of the phrase "Devil's music" throughout the song reinforces the idea that this deal with the devil is not to be taken lightly, and that there are serious consequences for those who engage with it.
Overall, "Devil's Music" is a chilling and cautionary tale about the dangers of making deals with the devil. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the devil himself, and the consequences that come from his offers. The song serves as a reminder to listeners to be careful what deals they make, and to be mindful of the potential consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw the devil in a hat and a cane
I witnessed an embodiment of evil manifested in a slyly-dressed individual.
At the cross roads strumming like a runaway train
The devil played his instrument with immense skill and passion, almost as if his music had a life of its own.
He arranged a little bargain saying hey mister Johnson
The devil offered a tempting deal to a particular person, one that is typically associated with Robert Johnson's legendary encounter at the crossroads.
Would you accept the proposes sign on my black check
The devil asked if the person in question would be willing to exchange their soul for fame, fortune or any other worldly desire, all symbolized by a black check.
First I see premonition then I see flashback
The artist is able to anticipate and relive their past, perhaps due to the haunting effects of the devil's music.
Payback stymie track like a wolf pack
The singer expresses their frustration with the negative impact that has resulted from their own decisions and actions, which they now liken to a pack of wolves.
Devil's music
The overall theme of the song, as the singer warns against the alluring but dangerous influence of evil in various forms.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOAKIM FRANS AHLUND, KLAS FRANS AHLUND, PATRIK KNUT ARVE
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