Raised primarily on rock and pop, he would eventually pick up the guitar and begin writing songs of his own. During this time, music became more than a hobby and fully transformed into a serious passion. By the end of high school, this love of music had expanded into the world of film scores. This piqued his interest enough to lead him down the path to a classical education in music theory and composition. Upon graduating, Casey combined his efforts of both formal education and the anything-goes mentality of the rock and pop world he grew up in to begin crafting his voice in the industry.
Devil Trigger
Casey Edwards Lyrics
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I'll endure the exile
The darkness of night falls around my soul
And the hunter within loses control
Gotta let it out, gotta let it out
Gotta let it out, gotta let it out
This demon inside has a hold of me
Clenching its power, trying to break free
Gotta let it out, gotta let it out
Gotta let it out, gotta let it out
Move fast baby, don't be slow
Step aside, reload, time to go
I can't seem to control
All this rage that's inside me
Pullin' shots, aimin' dots, yeah I don't miss
Branded by fire, born in the abyss
Red hot temper, I just can't resist
All this vengeance inside me
All of these thoughts runnin' through my head
Arm on fire, veins burnin' red
Frustration is gettin' bigger
Bang, bang, bang, pull my Devil Trigger!
Embrace the darkness that's within me
No hiding in the shadows anymore
When this wickedness consumes me
Nothing can save you and there's no way out
I'm a wildfire you won't tame
Igniting my temper, can't put out my flame
There's no way to contain
This storm swelling inside me
I'm a bomb you can't diffuse
Might just accept you're gonna lose
Can't turn down, I refuse
To hold back anymore
All of these voices inside of my head
Blinding my sight in a curtain of red
Frustration is getting bigger
Bang, bang, bang, pull my Devil Trigger!
When the night ends it's not over
We fight through to get closer
Like a silver bullet piercing through
I throw myself into you
The lyrics to Casey Edwards's song Devil Trigger are a representation of the demon that resides within the singer that is trying to break free. The chorus, "Gotta let it out, gotta let it out," is a call for release from the haunting anger that is consuming him. The singer acknowledges his own out-of-control behavior, captured in the lyrics, "I'm a wildfire you won't tame. Igniting my temper, can't put out my flame. There's no way to contain. This storm swelling inside me." The fire in his soul is also referenced in the second verse, "Arm on fire, veins burnin' red."
The singer uses analogies to describe his inner struggles, such as "I'm a bomb you can't diffuse. Might just accept you're gonna lose." He knows that his emotions can be explosive and uncontrollable. Despite this, he embraces the darkness within, acknowledging that it's a part of him, "Embrace the darkness that's within me. No hiding in the shadows anymore. When this wickedness consumes me, nothing can save you, and there's no way out." The song culminates in the singer throwing himself into his rage, fully submitting to his anger, "Bang, bang, bang, pull my Devil Trigger!"
Overall, the song reveals the destructive effects of internal anguish and the struggle of control. However, it also portrays a sense of acceptance, as the singer understands that he must face his inner demons and come to terms with them to find peace.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll endure the exile
I will persevere through the alienation and separation.
The darkness of night falls around my soul
My inner turmoil thrives in the obscurity surrounding me.
And the hunter within loses control
The demonic power inside me subdues my rational self.
Gotta let it out, gotta let it out
I must unleash my fury to overcome my oppressor.
This demon inside has a hold of me
An evil entity has a grip on my being.
Clenching its power, trying to break free
It holds its strength tightly, struggling to be unleashed.
Move fast baby, don't be slow
Hurry up, don't dawdle.
Step aside, reload, time to go
Get out of the way, reload, let's move on.
I can't seem to control
I can't manage to contain.
All this rage that's inside me
The anger inside me is overwhelming.
Pullin' shots, aimin' dots, yeah I don't miss
I'm firing steadily, targeting accurately, never missing.
Branded by fire, born in the abyss
I'm forever marked by flames, born from the depths of hell.
Red hot temper, I just can't resist
My fierce temper is too tempting to suppress.
All this vengeance inside me
The desire for revenge is overwhelming me.
All of these thoughts runnin' through my head
My mind is racing with countless ideas.
Arm on fire, veins burnin' red
My extremities are burning with a fiery sensation.
Frustration is gettin' bigger
My annoyance and disappointment are intensifying.
Bang, bang, bang, pull my Devil Trigger!
I release my inner demon with a vigorous outburst.
Embrace the darkness that's within me
I accept and welcome the sinister force inside of me.
No hiding in the shadows anymore
I won't conceal myself in the darkness anymore.
When this wickedness consumes me
Once this evil completely overtakes me.
Nothing can save you and there's no way out
You're doomed, there's no escape from my wrath.
I'm a wildfire you won't tame
I am an uncontrollable and destructive force.
Igniting my temper, can't put out my flame
Fanning my temper, unable to extinguish my passion.
There's no way to contain
There's no possibility of restraining.
This storm swelling inside me
This passionate outburst brewing within me.
I'm a bomb you can't diffuse
I am an explosive device that cannot be disarmed.
Might just accept you're gonna lose
You should be prepared to fail.
Can't turn down, I refuse
I cannot slow down, I refuse to back off.
To hold back anymore
To conceal my true potential and emotions any longer.
All of these voices inside of my head
My mind is crowded with internal dialogues.
Blinding my sight in a curtain of red
My vision is obscured by a red veil.
Frustration is getting bigger
My disappointment and anger are intensifying.
Bang, bang, bang, pull my Devil Trigger!
I unleash my inner demon with a series of explosive outbursts.
When the night ends it's not over
This tumultuous struggle is not yet concluded when the night passes.
We fight through to get closer
We persist through our fight to approach each other.
Like a silver bullet piercing through
Like a quick and precise attack that penetrates through the defenses.
I throw myself into you
I commit myself entirely to you.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Casey Edwards
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