Evil
E.W.F Lyrics
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You are, that's the place to be
Isn't this great?
Show it's true
The little life we live to bring the truth
It's right
It's hard to break the spell that's on tonight
Our lives
Tonight
We'll break the spell and change things till they're right
Cough, choke
It's all about the way they bring us hope
We fight
The hypocrites who shove it down our throats
Steal the show
And leave an impact search the hearts of gold
Your plan
To change the world and take out what is old
The bad
Is weighing down your point of view so stop
Your thirst
And hit 'em hard before they hit you first
Cough, choke
It's all about the way they bring us hope
We fight
The hypocrites who shove it down our throats
Choke
It's all about the way they bring us hope
We fight
The hypocrites who shove it down our throats
The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows
It's a very mean and nasty place
And I don't care how tough you are
It will beat you to your knees
And keep you there permanently if you let it
Cough, choke
It's all about the way they bring us hope
We fight
The hypocrites who shove it down our throats
Choke
It's all about the way they bring us hope
We fight
The hypocrites who shove it down our throats
The lyrics to Earth, Wind & Fire's song "Evil" can be interpreted as a call-to-action for listeners to stand up against societal pressures and expectations. The opening lines, "Act like wherever you are, that's the place to be," highlight the idea that one's current circumstances are not limiting, and that they should strive to make the most of their situation. The song then goes on to encourage listeners to live truthfully and authentically, even if it means going against the norms of society.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of overcoming challenges and breaking free from harmful patterns. The lines "It's hard to break the spell that's on tonight" and "Our lives are put to test and all we say is ruled" suggest that there are powerful forces at play that keep people from living their best lives. However, the song encourages listeners to fight against these forces and strive for positive change.
The chorus of the song, which repeats the lines "Cough, choke / It's all about the way they bring us hope / We fight / The hypocrites who shove it down our throats," suggests that there are people and institutions that claim to offer hope and guidance, but their intentions are not genuine. The song encourages listeners to be wary of such hypocrisy and to fight against it.
Overall, "Evil" can be interpreted as a rallying cry for listeners to take action against societal pressures, to live authentically, and to fight against hypocrisy and harmful institutions.
Line by Line Meaning
Number 3: Act like wherever
Not being satisfied with where we are, we are always seeking a change of place, without realizing that every place has its own unique goodness.
You are, that's the place to be
Being content with where we are, and appreciating its uniqueness, is the key to true happiness.
Isn't this great?
Appreciating the little things in life is a great way to find joy in everyday life.
Show it's true
It's important to be honest and true to oneself, especially in our interactions with others.
The little life we live to bring the truth
We can find meaning and purpose in even the smallest things we do, as long as we are honest and true to ourselves and others.
It's right
We should strive to do what is right, even when it's difficult to do so.
It's hard to break the spell that's on tonight
Often times, we have to break through our current habits and patterns in order to make positive change in our lives.
Our lives
Our own personal experiences can be our greatest teachers and sources of wisdom.
Are put to test and all we say is ruled
Our words and actions are a reflection of who we are, and we should always strive to be our best selves.
Tonight
This moment, right now, is always the perfect time to make positive changes in our lives.
We'll break the spell and change things till they're right
Through our own efforts, we can break through our current patterns and habits in order to make positive changes in our lives.
Cough, choke
Sometimes it's difficult to make those changes, but we must persevere through the difficulties and struggles that come with it.
It's all about the way they bring us hope
Hope is a powerful motivator, and we must learn to find it in every situation in order to keep pushing forward.
We fight
Sometimes we must stand up for what we believe in and fight against the negativity and hypocrisy that surrounds us.
The hypocrites who shove it down our throats
Those who profess one thing, but act in opposition of their words, can be a negative influence on our lives and go against our own beliefs.
Steal the show
Sometimes people try to take center stage and overshadow the positive changes we try to make in our lives.
And leave an impact search the hearts of gold
We must strive to make positive changes in our own lives, and inspire others to do the same so that we can make a positive impact on the world.
Your plan
Having a plan can help keep us on course in our efforts to make positive changes in our lives.
To change the world and take out what is old
We should always strive to make the world a better place, by replacing old ways of thinking and doing things with new, positive ways.
The bad
Negative influences and attitudes can impact our own way of thinking, and cause us to lose sight of our own goals and values.
Is weighing down your point of view so stop
We must recognize when negative influences are impacting our lives, and take steps to remove them so that we can stay true to our own values and goals.
Your thirst
Our desires and ambitions can drive us to make positive changes in our lives, but it's important to temper them with a sense of balance and perspective.
And hit 'em hard before they hit you first
Sometimes we must take bold action in order to stand up for what we believe in, and proactively work to remove negative influences from our lives.
The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows
Life can be difficult and full of challenges, and we must be prepared to face them head on.
It's a very mean and nasty place
There is no denying that the world can be a harsh and cruel place, but we must always strive to find the good in it.
And I don't care how tough you are
It doesn't matter how strong or resilient we may feel, the challenges of life can still take their toll on us.
It will beat you to your knees
Difficulties can be overwhelming and cause us to feel defeated and powerless.
And keep you there permanently if you let it
If we allow our challenges and hardships to consume us, they can hold us back and keep us from moving forward in our lives.
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Written by: E Comte
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@fostermac7170
@Vernon Edmonds Here's my take. The Emotions were hitmakers when they were with Stax. Their 3 albums with Stax happened to be produced by David Porter and Isaac Hayes. The money with Stax got real funny with some of there artists____the Emotions being one of the ones affected. David Porter and Maurice White were childhood best friends, and lifelong friends, and Maurice was well aware of the Hutchinson sisters, and tried to work them out at Chess recording some demos with Charles Stepney, once Columbia gave Maurice approval to sign some acts, he brought over the Emotions, and Charles Stepney produced them, releasing "Flowers", Charles unexpectedly die, and Maurice took over production duties.
The Emotions as a group, sang background on Boogie Wonderland, Wanda and her husband wrote several songs on the Raise! album, but they didn't regularly sing background for EWF. In fact, they had a royalty dispute after Boogie Wonderland that cause their separation from Maurice's ARC and Kalimba productions.
They indeed very briefly did background work, but that was after they were bonafide stars, and that work had no bearing on their contract. In fact that background work was the cause of their separation.
The song "Sun Goddess" did indeed provide Ramsey with a number 1 hit, but of course, Ramsey was a bonafide star for years with the Ramsey Lewis trio. Maurice was a drummer at one time with the trio.
You could make the case that Ramsey Lewis made Maurice White.
@FL8mileshigh1
I remember buying this album back in 1973, just for this song. Turns out, the whole album was great. Still listening 49 years later.
@thomassawyer4341
How was life back in 1970s? I am really curious..
@KK-iz5pl
@Thomas Sawyer Tech free so calmer!
@thomassawyer4341
@K K wish I could live in that era..
@carolhoward9102
So many forces at one time Love, Marching for Rights for all peoples, Healing, Freedom, Spiritual it’s was a Beautiful time to be alive young enough to enjoy and old enough to understand 🦋🌸❣️🥂
@alonzomart7873
@Thomas Sawyer kids called each other to play,football, baseball, freezetag, red-light green-light, stayed out late playing. Eat at friends house, it was fun a lot of us kids playing.
@billtipper5858
Unreal how good this band was. I had a radio show at my community College and I after I played evil the first time it was requested every show so I made it my opening song every day. I wrote a letter to the band care of the record company and was floored when i received a handwritten note from Maurice White along with a copy of the album, which I cherish to this day. They were super classy.
@ParisRoller11
I can't believe how spiritual this music has become.
@Kitu74
You know it
@robertbrown1826
EWF is without a doubt the baddest group of all time. their vocals and musicality are unparalleled no other group comes close.R.I.P. Maurice White,Don Myrick,Louis Satterfield.