Evil
Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine Lyrics


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He is the people's post and all the people know it
They've read his published stories in public lavatories
In town and country locals he's Mr. Antisocial
His violence does the talking those boots weren't made for walking
He's a coldblooded vulture he won't respect your culture
He's nothing like your good self he's come to burn your bookshelf
He'll gobble up your children destroy what you've been building
And when you're left to suffer he'll vivisect your mother
He is the Lord and master of every war and disaster
Every disease and famine, a place of cunning planning
He was in Vietnam he is the Ku Kluts Klan
He was the child catcher he gave us Margaret Thatcher

One day the Devil was in high good humor for he had created a mirror
Which made everything good and beautiful reflected in it shrink to almost
Nothing, and everything bad and ugly stand out more clearly than ever.

All the little imps who went to the Devil's school ran around with the
Mirror until there was nowhere and no one that had not been distorted in it.
The Devil was much amused, and the mirror itself grinned wickedly.

Then the little imps decided to fly up to heaven and make fun of God and
His angles. The higher they carried the mirror, the more it grinned, until
It was shaking so hard with laughter that it slipped out of their hands
And fell to earth, where it broke into millions of pieces.

And then it caused even more trouble than before, because all the tiny
Splinters, scarcely the size of a grain of sand, went flying around the
World, and whenever a splinter flew into anyone's eye, it had the same
Power as the whole mirror, and made people see everything distorted.

Sometimes a splinter of glass even entered someone's heart, which was
Worst of all, for then that person's heart was turned to ice.

And by his royal appointment there'll be no more enjoyment
There will be no more bandera no more service will be rendered
The shops will not be open until he sees you broken
You've got to give him credit the poor man's Norman Tebbitt
Cruelty without beauty, beyond the call of duty
And beyond my understanding I find it so demanding
I wish I could forget it and be more apathetic




It's just it bothers me so how anyone could be so
Evil

Overall Meaning

The song “Evil” by Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine is a scathing critique of the evils of power, control, and oppression. The lyrics describe a man who is the embodiment of evil, leading wars, causing disasters, and destroying everything in his path. He has no respect for culture, freedom, or human life, and is driven purely by a desire for power and control. The lyrics also reference the Devil's mirror, a symbol of distortion and manipulation, as well as the child catcher and Margaret Thatcher, both symbols of corrupt authority.


Through the lyrics, the song paints a picture of a world ruled by a cruel, heartless man with no regard for the suffering of others. The imagery is graphic and disturbing, with references to violence, destruction, and even vivisection. The song is a warning against the dangers of unchecked power and the importance of standing up against oppression.


Overall, “Evil” is a powerful and thought-provoking song that forces the listener to confront the darker side of humanity and the dangers of those in power. It is a call to action to resist oppression and stand up for freedom and justice.


Line by Line Meaning

He is the people's post and all the people know it
He is a public figure who is well-known for his actions and behavior amongst the people.


They've read his published stories in public lavatories
People read and discuss his work in places where there's little privacy and anonymity.


In town and country locals he's Mr. Antisocial
He has a reputation for being unfriendly and unapproachable both in urban and rural areas.


His violence does the talking those boots weren't made for walking
He uses violence to assert his authority or opinion, his boots are a symbol of his readiness to use force.


He's a coldblooded vulture he won't respect your culture
He's a ruthless opportunist who shows no regard for other people's beliefs, traditions, or heritage.


He's nothing like your good self he's come to burn your bookshelf
He's the opposite of the listener, he aims to destroy any material that opposes his agenda or ideology.


He'll gobble up your children destroy what you've been building
He'll cause harm to those vulnerable and innocent, and ruin anything previously achieved.


And when you're left to suffer he'll vivisect your mother
When you're at your most vulnerable or weak, he'll cause even more harm or pain, as if performing a cruel and unnecessary experiment.


He is the Lord and master of every war and disaster
He's often responsible for or benefits from wars, conflicts, or catastrophes, and sees himself as an authority in these areas.


Every disease and famine, a place of cunning planning
He's involved in or manipulates circumstances that lead to widespread suffering and desperation, and sees it as an opportunity to further his own goals.


He was in Vietnam he is the Ku Kluts Klan
He's associated with or sympathetic to organizations or movements that promote hatred, violence, or discrimination.


He was the child catcher he gave us Margaret Thatcher
He's responsible for or played a role in the rise or exploitation of certain individuals or ideologies that were harmful or controversial.


By his royal appointment there'll be no more enjoyment
He's in a position of power or authority that can limit or control people's freedom, pleasure, or expression.


There will be no more bandera no more service will be rendered
He'll forbid or remove any symbols, activities, or services that are important or meaningful to specific groups of people.


The shops will not be open until he sees you broken
He'll use his influence or control to impose his will or inflict harm until people submit or obey him.


You've got to give him credit the poor man's Norman Tebbitt
He's not as powerful, capable, or influential as he appears or claims to be, he's merely a lesser version of a well-known politician.


Cruelty without beauty, beyond the call of duty
He's unnecessarily cruel, harsh, or violent without showing any remorse, and goes beyond what's expected or required of him.


And beyond my understanding I find it so demanding
The extent of his actions or behavior is difficult for me to comprehend or accept, and it weighs heavily on me.


I wish I could forget it and be more apathetic
I wish I could ignore or disengage from his actions or presence and not care about it, but I find it impossible.


It's just it bothers me so how anyone could be so
It troubles me deeply how someone can be so cruel, destructive, and harmful to others without any apparent conscience or regret.


Evil
He embodies all that is morally wrong, reprehensible, and harmful to others.




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Written by: Syreeta Wright, Stevie Wonder

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