The Devil's Interval
Codeseven Lyrics
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fastened to chair
thoughtless, he talks to himself
the prince of lunatics
alone with the kids
dogma of monsters exist
we sing our mantra like this
if the stars fall out of the sky
i'll try hard
the devil is just a mile away
romantic humanist
fast to the grave
thoughtless, a tortured slave
dramatic passionate
alone in the cube
molded from picture tubes
it wont break my heart
if the stars fall out of the sky
i'll try hard
the devil is just a mile away
late at night,
when the lights turning out
i won't run
when i've not decided yet
if i want to go
i won't know
The song "The Devil's Interval" by Codeseven is a poetic representation of the inner struggles one goes through in life. The lyrics describe two characters, one being a "sunshine prisoner" and the other a "romantic humanist," both of whom are trapped and tormented by their own thoughts and beliefs. The first character is fastened to a chair, talking to himself and believing in the dogma of monsters. The second character is alone in a cube, molded from picture tubes, and is described as dramatic and passionate. Both characters express their determination to persevere through their struggles, even if the devil is just a mile away. The lyrics emphasize the strength and resilience necessary to face life's challenges head-on and overcome them.
The repeated phrase "it won't break my heart if the stars fall out of the sky, I'll try hard, the devil is just a mile away" symbolizes the idea that no matter how difficult life may get, one has the power to rise above it and not let it break them. The use of the devil as a metaphor underscores the idea that our worst enemy is often our own self-doubt and fear.
Line by Line Meaning
The sunshine prisoner
Someone who is trapped in their own life and can't escape, represented by the metaphor of being a prisoner but with the added twist of being in a bright and sunny room.
fastened to chair
Being held down and unable to move, indicating a sense of paralysis or helplessness.
thoughtless, he talks to himself
The person is caught up in their own thoughts and isn't really paying attention to what they are saying out loud, almost like they are talking to themselves in a dreamlike state.
the prince of lunatics
The person feels like they are going crazy or insane, but they are somehow elevated or special in their madness.
alone with the kids
The person is isolated and surrounded by something that is innocent and pure, perhaps suggesting that the person is not as innocent as they would like to be.
dogma of monsters exist
The idea that something terrible or frightening is out there, and it can't be denied or avoided, it just exists and the person has to deal with it.
we sing our mantra like this
The people try to create some sense of order or control by repeating a phrase or belief system, even though it may not make sense or be effective.
it wont break my heart
Whatever happens, the person feels like they won't be affected emotionally or sentimentally.
if the stars fall out of the sky
Extremely unlikely or catastrophic events don't scare or upset the person, suggesting they feel emotionally numb.
i'll try hard
Despite feeling unmoved, the person is still willing to put in effort and give it their best, possibly out of a sense of obligation or duty.
the devil is just a mile away
The fear or threat of something evil nearby is always present, but the person seems somewhat resigned to its presence and isn't actively trying to escape or fight it.
romantic humanist
The person has a philosophy or belief system based on the power of love and human connection.
fast to the grave
The person is aware of their own mortality and doesn't waste time, indicating a sense of urgency and purpose.
thoughtless, a tortured slave
Despite seeming carefree or distracted, the person is actually struggling internally and is bound by something painful or traumatic.
dramatic passionate
The person is intense and emotional, prone to outbursts or extreme reactions to situations.
alone in the cube
The person feels trapped in a confined space or situation, without any means of escape or help.
molded from picture tubes
Perhaps a reference to being shaped or influenced by outside factors, like media or technology. The person is not entirely in control of their own identity or sense of self.
late at night, when the lights turning out
A moment of reflection or introspection, when everything is quiet and still, and the person is left to confront their own thoughts and feelings.
i won't run
The person is committed to facing their problems head-on and not shirking from their responsibilities or challenges.
when i've not decided yet if i want to go
Despite their determination, the person is still struggling to figure out what they really want or where they want to be. There is a sense of confusion or uncertainty, despite the bravado.
i won't know
The person admits their own ignorance or lack of clarity about their own motives or desires, indicating a sense of being lost or adrift.
Contributed by Ian J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.