1. Devils is… Read Full Bio ↴There's more than one artist going by the name Devils.
1. Devils is a guitar instrumental band from Finland that formed in 1963.
2. Devils is a black/speed metal band from Columbus, Ohio that formed in 2015.
3. Devils is a industrial duo from Chicago that formed in 2017.
Darkness
Devils Lyrics
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Showing where seeds of destruction lie
Suicidal desperation
Feeding off the fires in the sky
The horror of the unknown
Drives good men to become bad
The darkness inside swallows whole
The good, the ugly, and the mad
A hole inside
Where your truest self
Can no longer hide
The quest for utopia brings darkness to the fore
Appeasing the tyrant unleashes waves of gore
The all seeing divine eye turns out to be blind
The heaven that you're looking for is the hell you will find
The power of the myth
Full of hatred and disdain
Is ruled by hearts as black as coal
May they forever reign
There is a madness in truth
Sanity is just a veil
A ship alone in open seas
Adrift without a sail
This inferno burns
A hole inside
Where your truest self
Can no longer hide
The quest for utopia brings darkness to the fore
Appeasing the tyrant unleashes waves of gore
The all seeing divine eye turns out to be blind
The heaven that you're looking for is the hell you will find
The song "Darkness" by Devil expresses a deep and thought-provoking commentary on the human condition. The first verse describes how our own destructive tendencies can lead to a cycle of self-destruction, with our inner obligations driving us towards despair and even suicide. It's an intense and stark portrait of the ways in which our personal struggles can consume us entirely.
The second verse delves into how our quest for goodness and morality can actually lead us down a twisted path of darkness. In pursuit of a utopia, the tyrant inside threatens to unleash unspeakable horrors and pain, with the very ideals and beliefs we hold dear turning against us. The theme of blindness to truth is prevalent throughout, as the divine eye appears more and more shortsighted and corrupt.
Line by Line Meaning
Blood soaked revelations
The harsh truth that is revealed is violent and destructive
Showing where seeds of destruction lie
Revealing the source of the violent and destructive actions
Suicidal desperation
Despair so overwhelming that taking one's own life seems like the only option
Feeding off the fires in the sky
Drawing strength from the chaos and destruction around them
The horror of the unknown
Fear of what cannot be seen or understood
Drives good men to become bad
The fear and uncertainty causes people to act in ways that go against their morals
The darkness inside swallows whole
The negative emotions take over, consuming and controlling the person
The good, the ugly, and the mad
All types of people can be consumed by darkness
This inferno burns
The intense emotions are like a raging fire
A hole inside
There is a void within the person that cannot be filled
Where your truest self
Your deepest and darkest emotions
Can no longer hide
They have taken over and must be acknowledged
The quest for utopia brings darkness to the fore
Trying to create a perfect world can bring out the worst in people
Appeasing the tyrant unleashes waves of gore
Agreeing to the demands of a powerful person leads to violence and bloodshed
The all seeing divine eye turns out to be blind
The idea of a higher power that can see all and control all is false
The heaven that you're looking for is the hell you will find
The end result of striving for an idealistic world is misery and suffering
The power of the myth
Belief in a story or idea with no factual basis
Full of hatred and disdain
The false beliefs can be fueled by negative emotions
Is ruled by hearts as black as coal
The people who perpetuate the myth and believe in it have dark and cruel intentions
May they forever reign
The darkness and cruelty will continue indefinitely
There is a madness in truth
The harsh reality can be overwhelming and cause irrational behavior
Sanity is just a veil
The facade of sanity can be easily broken and reveal the true nature underneath
A ship alone in open seas
Feeling isolated and adrift in a vast, unknown world
Adrift without a sail
Without guidance or direction
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Craig Meinhart
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