Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
Eddy Duchin and His Orchestra 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 song "Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea" is a classic ballad by Eddy Duchin and His Orchestra. The lyrics are about a person who is caught in a difficult situation with their love interest. They don't want to be with the person, but they also don't want to lose them. The phrase "between the devil and the deep blue sea" is used to describe a choice between two difficult paths. In this case, the devil represents the undesirable option of being with someone they don't want to be with, while the deep blue sea represents the fear of losing someone they care about.
The singer acknowledges that they should cross the person off their list and move on, but they can't resist their love interest when they come back into their life. They forgive them for their faults because they can't forget them. The lyrics convey the idea of being trapped and unable to escape from an all-consuming love that is both desirable and painful.
Overall, the song is a powerful reminder of the complex and often conflicting emotions that love can bring.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want you, but I'd hate to lose you
Although I don't desire your companionship, I'm still worried about being without you.
You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea
You've put me in a difficult situation where I have to choose between two equally terrible options.
I forgive you, 'cause I can't forget you
I pardon you, but I can't seem to get you out of my mind.
You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea
You've put me in a difficult situation where I have to choose between two equally terrible options.
I ought to cross you off my list
It would be best for me to remove you from my life.
But when you come a-knocking at my door
However, whenever you reach out to me,
Fate seems to give my heart a twist
I feel like destiny is manipulating my emotions.
And I come running back for more
And I return to you despite the pain you've caused me.
I should hate you, but I guess I love you
Although I ought to despise you, I think I have feelings for you.
You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea
You've put me in a difficult situation where I have to choose between two equally terrible options.
You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea
You've put me in a difficult situation where I have to choose between two equally terrible options.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, S.A. MUSIC
Written by: HAROLD ARLEN, TED KOEHLER
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Jourwalis
What a nice swinging tune!
Gregory Palmer
Great arrangement . Who did it ?
The78Prof
The discographies don't always specify for individual tracks, but Milt Shaw is shown as arranger for the Duchin band during this period.