2005-2010
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2005-2010
“…this is the sound of a band either reinventing electro-pop for a new generation or mutilating it within an inch of its life…”
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The Devil In Me
Autons Lyrics
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I can stop you laughing
Down Commercial Street you're laughing
I can stop you laughing
I will stop you drinking
Down Commercial Street you're laughing
I will stop you laughing
Now I'm close I feel your breathing
I will stop you breathing
Now I'm close I feel your breathing
I will stop you breathing
I follow you down Flower and Dean Street
My heart's beating wildly
Now I'm close I feel your breathing
I will stop you, stop you
I know, I know, I know it's the real thing
I know, I know
You're gonna feel the devil in me
The devil in me
I know, I know, I know it's the real thing
I know, I know
You're gonna feel the devil in me
The devil in me
In Miller's Court you sang so sweetly
You sang so sweetly
In Miller's Court you sang so sweetly
You sang so sweetly
Mary Jane you were the last one
You were the last one
In Miller's Court you sang so sweetly
But I stopped you, stopped you
I know, I know, I know it's the real thing
I know, I know
You're gonna feel the devil in me
The devil in me
I know, I know, I know it's the real thing
I know, I know
You're gonna feel the devil in me
The devil in me
I took a soul today
I took a soul today
I never could believe
I never could believe
I took a soul today
I took a soul today, today
I never could believe
I never could believe
The devil, the devil, you're gonna see the devil
The devil, the devil, you're gonna see the devil
The devil, the devil, you're gonna see the devil
The devil, the devil, you're gonna see the devil in me
The lyrics of Autons's song The Devil In Me speak about a person that seems to be following someone through the streets of London, trying to stop them from laughing, drinking and breathing. As the song progresses, we find out that the person being followed is Mary Jane, who was the last victim of Jack the Ripper in Miller's Court. The lyrics become more disturbing as the song goes on, with the singer claiming that they have taken a soul and that the person they are speaking to will feel the devil within them.
The lyrics of the song seem to be from the perspective of Jack the Ripper, or someone who is obsessed with his crimes. The references to specific streets and locations where the murders took place, as well as the last victim, suggest a fixation on the details of the crimes. The lyrics also suggest a desire to exert control over the victim, with the singer claiming that they can stop them from laughing, drinking and breathing.
Overall, the lyrics of The Devil In Me are haunting and unsettling, painting a picture of someone who is dangerous and disturbed.
Line by Line Meaning
Down Commercial Street you're laughing
You seem happy and carefree while walking down Commercial Street
I can stop you laughing
I can take away your joy and make you stop laughing
I will end your years of drinking / I will stop you drinking
I will put a stop to your long history of alcohol consumption
Now I'm close I feel your breathing
As I approach you, I can sense your breath on my skin
I will stop you breathing
I will take away your ability to breathe
I follow you down Flower and Dean Street
I trail after you as you walk down Flower and Dean Street
My heart's beating wildly
I feel my heart racing with adrenaline and excitement
I will stop you, stop you
I will bring an end to your actions and stop you in your tracks
I know, I know, I know it's the real thing
I am certain that what I am feeling or doing is genuine and authentic
You're gonna feel the devil in me
You will experience the evil and malevolent forces within me
In Miller's Court you sang so sweetly
You sang a beautiful tune in Miller's Court
You were the last one
You were the final victim
But I stopped you, stopped you
I ended your life, bringing your sweet song to a halt
I took a soul today
I claimed a life today
I never could believe
I never thought that I would be capable of such heinous acts
The devil, the devil, you're gonna see the devil
You will soon witness the manifestation of the demon within me
The devil, the devil, you're gonna see the devil in me
I embody the very essence of the devil, and you will soon come to know it
Contributed by Daniel L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.