Devil's Waitin'
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Lyrics


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Out on the corner with cast iron blood
10,000 more with hearts on their own
The say I might die I maybe cold
I may have no Jesus I may have no soul
In prison I hear there's time to be good
But the first thing you see is the last thing you should

Well I've seen the battle and I've seen the war
And the life laying here is the life I've been told
Well I've seen the battle and I've seen the war
And the life laying here is the life I've been sold

They say there's a path soon where I'll stand to judge
But the devils a waiting with Christ like a son
When the look comes your way best say was I
For the reasons you hold give reasons to die
The callings impatient but the calls never won
But the last one to say it may last through the flood

Well I've seen the battle and I've seen the war
And the life laying here is the life I've been sold
Well I've seen the battle and I've seen the war
And the life I have here is the life I've been told

And born in the mirror where life's just begun
And I've roamed from the reasons and roamed to the gun
They say I'm the killer and thy will be done
And the doors won't be open when I finally become

And I've seen the battle and I've seen the war
And the life laying here is the life I've been sold




Yeah I've seen the battle and I've seen the war
And the life laying here is the life I've been told

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's song "Devil's Waitin'" address themes of life and death, morality, and personal agency. The opening lines paint a picture of a crowded street corner, where the singer is surrounded by others who are independent and strong-willed. In this context, the singer reflects on his own impending death, acknowledging that he may be alone and without spiritual comfort in his final moments. He has heard that prison might be an opportunity to turn his life around, but ultimately he knows that his fate is out of his hands.


The second verse returns to the imagery of war and battle. The singer has seen the worst that life has to offer, and he feels trapped in a life that was forced upon him. Despite the promise of a future judgment, he knows that the devil is waiting for him, and he fears that he will be found wanting. He advises others to be honest about their actions and beliefs, because ultimately they will have to answer for them.


The final verse is perhaps the most introspective, as the singer describes himself as a "killer" and suggests that he is resigned to his fate. He has lived a life of violence, but now his time has run out. The repetition of the phrase "I've seen the battle and I've seen the war" conveys a sense of weariness and resignation, as though the singer has accepted that his life will end in the way that it was always meant to.


Overall, "Devil's Waitin'" is a haunting meditation on the nature of life, and the inevitability of death. It is a reminder that we are all ultimately responsible for the choices we make, and that no one can escape the consequences of their actions.


Line by Line Meaning

Out on the corner with cast iron blood
I am standing on the street with unwavering determination and toughness.


10,000 more with hearts on their own
There are many others around me who also possess their own individuality and independence.


The say I might die I maybe cold
People warn me that my fate may result in death, and I may feel numb to the world around me.


I may have no Jesus I may have no soul
I am uncertain about having a religious affiliation or spiritual essence.


In prison I hear there's time to be good
I have heard that being incarcerated provides an opportunity for personal growth and self-improvement.


But the first thing you see is the last thing you should
However, the harsh reality is that the things I may witness in prison could have negative and lasting effects on me.


Well I've seen the battle and I've seen the war
I have firsthand experience with conflict and violence.


And the life laying here is the life I've been told
My current circumstances are the result of societal expectations and preconceived notions that have been impressed upon me.


They say there's a path soon where I'll stand to judge
There is a forthcoming event where I will be evaluated and held accountable for my actions.


But the devils a waiting with Christ like a son
Although I am supposed to meet my maker, evil may greet me first.


When the look comes your way best say was I
If facing judgment, it is wise to confess and take responsibility for one's actions.


For the reasons you hold give reasons to die
The motivations behind one's actions can ultimately lead to death or destruction.


The callings impatient but the calls never won
Urgent demands are made of me, yet I am never able to fulfill these requests.


But the last one to say it may last through the flood
However, the final person to speak may be the one who survives through challenging times.


And born in the mirror where life's just begun
I was born into the world at a time when my life had just started.


And I've roamed from the reasons and roamed to the gun
Throughout my life, I have strayed from my purpose and resorted to violence.


They say I'm the killer and thy will be done
Others perceive me as a murderer and believe that it is destined to be so.


And the doors won't be open when I finally become
I fear that when I die, I may not be able to enter the afterlife.




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Written by: PETER HAYES, ROBERT TURNER

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Blackpilloverdose

Out on the corner with cast iron blood
10,000 or more with hearts on their own
They say I might die and I maybe cold
I may have no Jesus, I may have no soul
In prison, I hear there's time to be good
But the first thing you see is the last thing you should

[Chorus]
Well, I've seen the battle and I've seen the war
And the life laying here is the life I've been told
Yeah, I've seen the battle and I've seen the war
And the life I have here is the life I've been sold

They say there's a path soon where I'll stand to judge
But the devil's a waiting with Christ like a son
When the look comes your way, best say was I
For the reasons you hold, give reasons to die
The calling's impatient when calls never won
But the last one to say it may last through the flood

Well, I've seen the battle and I've seen the war
And the life laying here is the life I've been sold
Yeah, I've seen the battle and I've seen the war
And the life I have here is the life I've been told

I'm born and weary but life's just begun
And I've run from the reasons and roamed to the gun
They say I'm the killer and thy will be done
And the doors won't be open when I finally become

And I've seen the battle and I've seen the war
And the life out here is the life I've been sold
Yeah, I've seen the battle and I've seen the war
And the life laying here is the life I've been told

We're fallin' fast but we've no cares
We know our Lord's gonna meet us there
We pray our Lord's gonna meet us there
We know our Lord's gonna meet us there

We're fallin' fast but we've no care
We know our Lord's gonna meet us there
We pray our Lord's gonna meet us there



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Blackpilloverdose

Out on the corner with cast iron blood
10,000 or more with hearts on their own
They say I might die and I maybe cold
I may have no Jesus, I may have no soul
In prison, I hear there's time to be good
But the first thing you see is the last thing you should

[Chorus]
Well, I've seen the battle and I've seen the war
And the life laying here is the life I've been told
Yeah, I've seen the battle and I've seen the war
And the life I have here is the life I've been sold

They say there's a path soon where I'll stand to judge
But the devil's a waiting with Christ like a son
When the look comes your way, best say was I
For the reasons you hold, give reasons to die
The calling's impatient when calls never won
But the last one to say it may last through the flood

Well, I've seen the battle and I've seen the war
And the life laying here is the life I've been sold
Yeah, I've seen the battle and I've seen the war
And the life I have here is the life I've been told

I'm born and weary but life's just begun
And I've run from the reasons and roamed to the gun
They say I'm the killer and thy will be done
And the doors won't be open when I finally become

And I've seen the battle and I've seen the war
And the life out here is the life I've been sold
Yeah, I've seen the battle and I've seen the war
And the life laying here is the life I've been told

We're fallin' fast but we've no cares
We know our Lord's gonna meet us there
We pray our Lord's gonna meet us there
We know our Lord's gonna meet us there

We're fallin' fast but we've no care
We know our Lord's gonna meet us there
We pray our Lord's gonna meet us there

BrotherBadSeed

Underrated song off an an underrated album by an underrated band.

Phantom Gaming

from an underated show

BeMindfulkthxbai

@Phantom Gaming Indeed. Bohannon!

OldManSportsOG

@BeMindfulkthxbai damn it Elam

Gabriel Lino

I wish BRMC would make more albums like Howl. These acoustic songs are so beautiful!

Ulfhednar11

I want to play this on harmonica so bad

Brolly5

This song on the harmonica would musical gold. I hope you eventually did. If you haven't, it's not too late.

Francisco Jimenez

love this👍

Birrox Uchiha

Hell On Wheels is the literally so much better than TWD. It is AMCs best show.

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