Evil
Antony Left Lyrics
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Like all your saints have done
Shake out the wicked inside, watch it collide
And soon you will become divine
But can I be a little evil, sometimes?
Can I fake a smiling ego, when I'm not fine?
Can I doubt that we are equal, and both right?
And I feel evil sometimes
Watch all your fellow birds fly, let them soar high
'Cause waiting home is fun
Dry your tears shed for all you loved and lost
'Cause one day you'll be praying with the gods
Can I be a little evil, sometimes?
Can I fake a smiling ego, when I'm not fine?
Can I doubt that we are equal, and both right?
'Cause I don't see like you
And I feel evil sometimes
Evil sometimes
But can I be a little evil, sometimes?
Can I fake a smiling ego, when I'm not fine?
Can I doubt that we are equal, and both right?
'Cause I don't see like you
And I feel evil sometimes
Evil sometimes
Shake out the wicked inside, watch it collide
And soon you will become divine
The lyrics of Antony Left's song "Evil" are open to interpretation, but many listeners believe that the song explores the idea of embracing one's darkness in order to become a more divine being. The imagery of feathers and birds suggests a theme of freedom and flight, while the idea of shedding one's lies and wickedness implies a sense of purification or rebirth.
The chorus, "Can I be a little evil, sometimes? Can I fake a smiling ego, when I'm not fine? Can I doubt that we are equal, and both right? 'Cause I don't see like you And I feel evil sometimes," suggests a struggle between the desire to be good and the realization that sometimes we are all capable of darker thoughts and actions. The lines, "Watch all your fellow birds fly, let them soar high 'Cause waiting home is fun Dry your tears shed for all you loved and lost 'Cause one day you'll be praying with the gods," seem to speak to the idea of letting go of earthly attachments and embracing a higher purpose.
Overall, "Evil" portrays a complex and often paradoxical view of humanity and spirituality, and invites listeners to embrace their own darkness as a means of achieving divine insight.
Line by Line Meaning
Take off your feathers of lies, set them alight
Let go of all the false beliefs and misrepresentations you've been clinging to and watch them burn away.
Like all your saints have done
Follow in the footsteps of those who have come before you and shed your illusions.
Shake out the wicked inside, watch it collide
Confront the dark and negative parts of your personality and see what happens when they come into contact with your better self.
And soon you will become divine
Through this process of self-discovery and growth, you will become something greater than you currently are.
But can I be a little evil, sometimes?
Is it okay to give in to negative impulses every once in a while?
Can I fake a smiling ego, when I'm not fine?
Do I have to pretend to be happy and in control all the time, even when I'm struggling?
Can I doubt that we are equal, and both right?
Is it okay to question whether we're really all on the same level and whether there truly is such a thing as objective 'rightness'?
'Cause I don't see like you
I have my own perspective and way of looking at things that may not match up with yours.
And I feel evil sometimes
I'm not always a good person, and I struggle with negative thoughts and impulses.
Watch all your fellow birds fly, let them soar high
Don't be jealous or resentful of others who seem to have it all -- let them have their own successes.
'Cause waiting home is fun
Enjoy the simple pleasures of staying in and taking care of yourself -- it can be just as rewarding as going out and chasing success.
Dry your tears shed for all you loved and lost
Mourn your losses, but don't let them define you or weigh you down forever.
'Cause one day you'll be praying with the gods
Through your own efforts and self-improvement, you can achieve an exalted status and make a real impact on the world.
Evil sometimes
Even the best of us have a dark side that we struggle with sometimes.
Shake out the wicked inside, watch it collide
Again emphasizing the importance of confronting one's dark side and engaging in serious self-reflection.
And soon you will become divine
Through this process, you can transform yourself into something greater and more powerful than you ever thought possible.
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