Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
Claire Daly Lyrics
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You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea
I forgive you, 'cause I can't forget you
You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea
[Repeat: x2]
I ought to cross you off my list
But when you come a-knocking at my door
And I come running back for more
I should hate you, but I guess I love you
You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea
You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea
The devil and the deep blue sea
The lyrics of "Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea" by Claire Daly depict a situation where the singer is stuck in a dilemma in a romantic relationship. She acknowledges that she does not want the person she is involved with, but at the same time, she fears losing them. The metaphor of the devil and the deep blue sea represents two undesirable options: on the one hand, the challenges of leaving the relationship, and on the other hand, the difficulties of staying in it. The singer is torn between the two options, unable to make a decision.
The chorus of the song highlights the emotional turmoil that the singer is experiencing. She feels conflicted about the relationship, knowing that it is not healthy for her, but unable to resist the temptation of coming back for more. The lyrics reveal that she has been hurt by the person, but she still loves them, and this complicates matters further.
Overall, "Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea" is a poignant reflection on the challenges of navigating relationships that are not good for us but are difficult to walk away from. The song speaks to the human experience of being torn between our desires and our fears, unable to make a choice, and finding ourselves stuck in a situation that we know is not good for us.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want you, but I'd hate to lose you
I do not have any desire to be with you, but the thought of losing you makes me feel terrible.
You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea
You have put me in a difficult position where I have to choose between two equally bad options.
I forgive you, 'cause I can't forget you
Even though I have not forgotten what you did, I have decided to pardon you.
I ought to cross you off my list
I should remove you from the list of people I am interested in.
But when you come a-knocking at my door
But when you come back to me and show interest in me,
Fate seems to give my heart a twist
My destiny seems to put me in a difficult situation even though I do not want it.
And I come running back for more
I return to you and start desiring you even more.
I should hate you, but I guess I love you
Although I should harbor negative feelings towards you, I think I still love you.
The devil and the deep blue sea
This phrase refers to being stuck between two difficult choices or situations, with no easy way out.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, S.A. MUSIC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, MUSIC.INFO FINLAND OY, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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