Dance With the Devil
B R E A K i N G B E N J A M i N Lyrics
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Close your eyes, so many days go by
Easy to find what's wrong
Harder to find what's right
I believe in you, I can show you that
I can see right through all your empty lies
I won't stay long, in this world so wrong
Say goodbye, as we dance with the devil tonight
Don't you dare look at him in the eye
As we dance with the devil tonight
Trembling, crawling across my skin
Feeling your cold dead eyes
Stealing the life of mine
I believe in you, I can show you that
I can see right through all your empty lies
I won't last long, in this world so wrong
Say goodbye, as we dance with the devil tonight
Don't you dare look at him in the eye
As we dance with the devil tonight
Hold on, hold on
Say goodbye, as we dance with the devil tonight
Don't you dare look at him in the eye
As we dance with the devil tonight
Hold on, hold on
Goodbye
The lyrics to Breaking Benjamin's "Dance with the Devil" depict a sense of hopelessness and despair, as the singer is left for dead and crawls across his own skin, feeling the cold dead eyes of someone stealing his life away. The lyrics emphasize the battle between good and evil, as the singer struggles to find what's right in a world so wrong. Despite this, he still believes in someone, possibly a love interest or a higher power, and is willing to show them that he can see through their empty lies. The chorus serves as a warning against temptation and the consequences of giving into it, as they dance with the devil tonight and must not dare look him in the eye.
The lyrics delve into the theme of morality, specifically the idea of making choices and facing consequences. The singer is faced with the temptation of dance with the devil, but also must confront the consequences that come with it. This theme is prevalent not only in the lyrics but also the title of the song itself, creating a sense of foreboding and warning. The lyrics also depict elements of fear and the unknown, as the singer trembles and crawls, unsure of what the next move should be.
The song gained widespread popularity upon its release and has since become one of Breaking Benjamin's most well-known tracks. It has been featured in numerous movies, TV shows, and video games, solidifying Breaking Benjamin's place in the rock genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I stand, helpless and left for dead
I am in a vulnerable position and feel abandoned
Close your eyes, so many days go by
Time passes quickly and we often don't notice
Easy to find what's wrong
It's simple to see what's not working or negative
Harder to find what's right
It's difficult to identify what's positive or right
I believe in you, I can show you that
I have faith in you and want to prove it to you
I can see right through all your empty lies
I can easily recognize when you're being deceitful
I won't stay long, in this world so wrong
I won't endure the negativity of this world for too long
Say goodbye, as we dance with the devil tonight
We must let go and accept the negative consequences we face
Don't you dare look at him in the eye
Do not confront or acknowledge the negative force directly
Trembling, crawling across my skin
I am physically affected by the fear I feel
Feeling your cold dead eyes
Sensing the absence of warmth or emotion in someone's gaze
Stealing the life of mine
Taking away my energy or essence
I won't last long, in this world so wrong
I won't be able to survive in this negative environment
Hold on, hold on
Keep fighting and pushing forward
Goodbye
Acceptance of the end or a final farewell
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@iamtherealsentaliium
“If the devil wants to dance with you, you better say never ‘cause a dance with the devil might last you forever” is one of the best hip hop lines ever
@DThang47
reall shit dont let it go over your headd
@anthonyangerame2337
HIP HOP? ITS A TOP LINE .. THRU LIFE ...............god bless us all jesus guide us all
@overthinker__
@@anthonyangerame2337open your eyes. You're on your own. There is no wizard helping you. Everything you've ever gotten is on you.
@blackdread2607
When* not if because its when, its not if. In this life the only 2 things that are true is death and evil trying you
@timbo123xyz10
because its tru man
@spazz2019
1 minute in: “I should put this in my playlist”
End of the song: “I should take a walk to clear my head”
@carmenibarra8780
Ong this is so fucked up… my face at the end 😨
@mrveyselozturk2282
@Mellow. Nice music my dear 🤔🤔🤔🤝
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