Devil I'll Be
Abortus Lyrics


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What started this lie
Confront the visions
That eat away at your insides
No focus just haze
Elude reality born from your minds eye
your consciousness implies the right
To justify your faceless point of life
Invision all for all
Your ego part of the picture
You now feel fine
Your job is done it's off your chest
You say you've sorted out my life
But the truth besides the point
Now everything
Is just right in your eyes
[Lead Gooch]

Deaf ears they hear
Listen with a blank stare
The nerve to tell me who I am
What goes around




Will come back on you twice as hard
[Lead Gooch]

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Devil I'll Be" by Abortus set the tone for the entire song as it examines the nature of lies and the damage they can do. The lyrics seem to suggest that the ability to deceive oneself is a powerful and dangerous thing. The visions that eat away at your insides are not external forces but rather the the products of your own mind, which can be manipulated and corrupted by the lies that we tell ourselves. The song seems to be warning against the dangers of giving in to our base instincts and preferring the illusion of a perfect life over the truth.


The chorus of "Devil I'll Be" shows the danger of this kind of self-deception. When we are lost in our own minds and ignore reality, we not only harm ourselves but also harm others. The song implies that by convincing ourselves that our point of view is the only valid one, we can justify selfish and even evil acts. The line "what goes around, will come back on you twice as hard" suggests that lies and manipulation may ultimately bring about their own downfall.


Overall, "Devil I'll Be" seems to be a powerful commentary on the dangers of self-deception and the importance of facing the harsh realities of life. The song reminds us that we can't simply believe what we want to believe or follow our own selfish desires without consequence.


Line by Line Meaning

What started this lie
Questioning the origin of the deceit


Confront the visions
Facing the distorted beliefs


That eat away at your insides
That consume and destroy your inner self


No focus just haze
Lack of clarity and direction


Elude reality born from your minds eye
Escaping the truth created by your imagination


Your consciousness implies the right
Your awareness suggests that you are correct


To justify your faceless point of life
Justifying your existence without considering others


Invision all for all
Envisioning a collective benefit for everyone


Your ego part of the picture
Your self-importance is an aspect of the situation


You now feel fine
You are content with the outcome


Your job is done it's off your chest
You have completed your task and relieved a burden


You say you've sorted out my life
You claim to have resolved my issues


But the truth besides the point
But the truth is irrelevant


Now everything
Currently, all aspects


Is just right in your eyes
Seemingly perfect according to your perspective


[Lead Gooch]
Guitar solo


Deaf ears they hear
Ignoring the input


Listen with a blank stare
Not actively processing the information


The nerve to tell me who I am
The audacity to define my identity


What goes around
Consequences


Will come back on you twice as hard
Will have a greater impact on you


[Lead Gooch]
Guitar solo




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