Dance With The Devil
Breaking Benjamin Lyrics


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Here I stand, helpless and left for dead
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

Overall Meaning

Breaking Benjamin's song "Dance With The Devil" is a powerful and emotional song that touches on themes of despair, helplessness, and the struggle to find what is right in a world filled with wrong. The lyrics begin with the image of the singer standing alone, helpless and left for dead. He then implores the listener to close their eyes, suggesting that they are all too aware of the darkness that surrounds us in life. The lyrics continue, exploring the difficulty in finding what's right, and how easy it is to see what's wrong.


The chorus of the song is an impassioned plea to say goodbye to the darkness, represented metaphorically by the devil. The singer warns the listener not to look the devil in the eye as they "dance" with him tonight. He then describes the feeling of dread and fear that comes with facing the devil, regardless of the cost. The lyrics mention feeling the devil's cold dead eyes, stealing the life of the singer.


As the song continues, the singer repeats his belief in the listener, that he can see through their empty lies, and that he won't last long in this world so wrong. The primal scream of the chorus repeats again, as if the singer is trying to hold on to some shred of hope in the face of overwhelming darkness.


Overall, "Dance With The Devil" is a poignant piece of music that touches on the human condition in all its complexity. It's a song about struggle, fear, and the search for some kind of redemption in a world that can often seem lost.


Line by Line Meaning

Here I stand, helpless and left for dead
I am in a vulnerable position, with no control over my situation and no one to help me.


Close your eyes, so many days go by
Time passes quickly and often goes unnoticed, especially when we choose to ignore or avoid certain issues.


Easy to find what's wrong
It is often easier to identify and focus on negative things than it is to find positive aspects of a situation.


Harder to find what's right
Finding positive aspects of a situation or person is challenging and requires deeper observation and understanding.


I believe in you, I can show you that
I have faith in you, and I can help you see your own potential and worth.


I can see right through all your empty lies
I can see past the facade and recognize when someone is being dishonest or insincere.


I won't stay long, in this world so wrong
I do not want to continue living in a world that is filled with negativity and corruption.


Say goodbye, as we dance with the devil tonight
We are engaging in dangerous or risky behavior that could have severe consequences.


Don't you dare look at him in the eye
We should avoid confronting or antagonizing the danger we are facing.


Trembling, crawling across my skin
I feel intense fear and discomfort, which is manifesting physically.


Feeling your cold dead eyes
The presence or gaze of the danger we are facing is unsettling and has a negative impact on us.


Stealing the life of mine
The danger we are facing is having a destructive impact on our well-being and livelihood.


Hold on, hold on
We should try to stay calm and collected in the midst of danger or difficulty.


Goodbye
The situation or danger we are facing has come to an end or has had a negative impact on us that will last.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Benjamin Burnley, Mark James Klepaski

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