The Pitch
DVL Lyrics
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I whispered to the mirror
I wanna set you free
I scratched upon the glass
Oh won't you let me in?
He said if you want me to buy your soul
You'd best have something to give
Not that easy on the eyes
There's no animals around that I could sacrifice
And I ain't got no secrets, got no pretty little lies
I'm an open book full of blank pages
Pick up the pen and sign
When I write my name across your page
You've given to me what you held in vain
If your dreams die fast, know you can't turn back
That's the deal you made and you get what you ask
Now you won't need no money
That won't satisfy my needs
You won't find it in an animal that's wandering these streets
Don't care about your secrets
I can see straight through your lies
There's more souls than yours that I desire
Just pick up the pen and sign
Well you won't need no money but you're easy on the eyes
Make these lesser men fall at your feet
A willing sacrifice
If you don't ask no questions I won't tell you any lies
You could have it all
The world is yours
Just pick up the pen and sign
"The Pitch" by DVL is a song that explores themes of temptation, desperation, and the desire for power. The lyrics depict a person who is in a state of desperation, reaching out to the devil in a prayer to set themselves free. They are willing to do anything, even sell their soul, in order to achieve their desired outcome. However, the devil demands something in return, emphasizing the need for a valuable trade.
The singer confesses that they lack the conventional resources to offer, such as money or animals for sacrifice. They also claim to have no secrets or lies to manipulate. Despite their open book status, they still believe they have something to offer. Writing their name across someone else's page is seen as a powerful act, as it symbolizes taking control and gaining possession of what was previously held in vain.
The second half of the song shifts to address another person, highlighting their attractiveness and manipulative qualities. The singer suggests that this person doesn't need to offer any material possessions or make sacrifices, as they are already desirable enough to enthrall others. This person is encouraged to join the singer in their pursuit of power by picking up the pen and signing, implying their willingness to embrace the devil's offer without hesitation.
Line by Line Meaning
I pray to the devil but he ain't got no tears for me
I seek guidance from darkness, but it offers no sympathy
I whispered to the mirror
I confided in my reflection
I wanna set you free
I desire to liberate you
I scratched upon the glass
I left marks upon the surface
Oh won't you let me in?
Please allow me entry
He said if you want me to buy your soul
The devil demanded a price for my allegiance
You'd best have something to give
I must offer something in return
Well I ain't got no money
I possess no wealth
Not that easy on the eyes
Unattractive in appearance
There's no animals around that I could sacrifice
I lack creatures for offerings
And I ain't got no secrets, got no pretty little lies
No hidden truths or deceitful tales
I'm an open book full of blank pages
My life is yet unwritten
Pick up the pen and sign
Accept the pact and seal it with your signature
When I write my name across your page
As I leave my mark upon your existence
You've given to me what you held in vain
You surrender what you deemed worthless
If your dreams die fast, know you can't turn back
Once your aspirations fade, there's no retreat
That's the deal you made and you get what you ask
You agreed to the terms and receive accordingly
Now you won't need no money
Financial possessions are no longer necessary
That won't satisfy my needs
They don't fulfill my desires
You won't find it in an animal that's wandering these streets
These roaming creatures won't provide it
Don't care about your secrets
I'm uninterested in your hidden truths
I can see straight through your lies
Deception doesn't deceive me
There's more souls than yours that I desire
I long for countless other souls
Just pick up the pen and sign
Simply agree and formalize it
Well you won't need no money but you're easy on the eyes
Though wealth isn't required, your attractiveness compensates
Make these lesser men fall at your feet
Influence and captivate those inferior to you
A willing sacrifice
A voluntary offering
If you don't ask no questions I won't tell you any lies
If you remain oblivious, I won't deceive you
You could have it all
Possess everything you desire
The world is yours
Dominion over the world is within your grasp
Just pick up the pen and sign
Simply agree and formalize it
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Alan Graham, Ryan Patterson
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