Until 2011, Electric Guest was a duo with original members Taccone and Compton, before the Dahlhoffs joined to make it a four-member band.
Having worked with Danger Mouse as a producer, they were featured on MTV's list of Artists to Watch in 2012. On April 24, 2012, the band released their debut album, Mondo. The band has released two music videos, the first for their single "This Head I Hold", and the second for their song "American Daydream".
Electric Guest began touring in 2011 in Europe, and is currently touring America until May 27, 2012. They performed at the film festival South by Southwest in 2012.
Oh Devil
Electric Guest Lyrics
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Sometimes it's hard to learn from all your mistakes
Oh, Devil, I'm glad that you came
Guess I should learn how to live because you won't go away
Someone's calling for me
Something's calling for me, again
Oh, Devil, I'm back for a while
'Til I pick up the phone, look for your number and dial
Oh, Devil, I'm in my own hell
And deep inside I'm sure I got here all by myself
Someone's calling for me
Something's calling for me, again
(Devil is back again)
Oh, I know
Oh, I know
Same old thing
Same old show
Oh, I know
Oh, I know
Same old thing
So show control
Oh, I know
Oh, I know
Same old thing
Same old show
Oh, I know
Oh, I know
Same old thing
So show control
Lucifer
Lu-Lucifer
Lu-Lucifer, I need your help
Lucifer
Lu-Lucifer
Lu-Lucifer, I need your help
Lucifer
Lu-Lucifer
Lu-Lucifer, I need your help
Lucifer
Lu-Lucifer
Lu-Lucifer, I need your help
Lucifer
Lu-Lucifer
Lu-Lucifer, I need your help
The lyrics of Electric Guest's Oh Devil are about temptation and the struggle to resist it. The singer acknowledges that he is aware of the devil's presence and the negative impact it has on his life. He admits that it is difficult to learn from his mistakes and move on. He also confesses that despite his efforts to ward off the devil, it keeps coming back, and he finds himself in the same situation over and over again. The repeated line, "someone's calling for me, something's calling for me, again" emphasizes the singer's internal conflict and his struggle to escape the temptation.
The chorus of the song has a sense of resignation and defeat. The singer seems to have accepted that the devil is a part of his life, and he has no choice but to cope with it. The repeated lines, "same old thing, same old show," highlights the monotony of his struggles with temptation.
The last part of the song has an interesting twist. The singer calls out to Lucifer, the archangel who fell from grace and became the devil. He asks for his help, which is an unexpected turn of events. It is not clear whether he is being sarcastic or genuinely seeking aid from the devil. This ambiguity makes the song even more intriguing.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, Devil, I know you're afraid
The singer recognizes that the devil has fear too.
Sometimes it's hard to learn from all your mistakes
Even the devil has difficulty learning from his mistakes.
Oh, Devil, I'm glad that you came
The singer views the devil's presence as an opportunity to learn something.
Guess I should learn how to live because you won't go away
The artist realizes that the devil will always be around and that they must learn how to manage its presence.
Someone's calling for me
The artist is being called by someone or something.
Something's calling for me, again
The singer is being called again and again, suggesting they are either haunted by something or have a recurring obligation they are trying to avoid.
Oh, Devil, I'm back for a while
The singer recognizes their tendency to keep coming back to the devil, possibly out of curiosity or attraction to danger.
'Til I pick up the phone, look for your number and dial
The artist is willingly engaging with the devil, calling them up, even though they know it may lead to harm.
Oh, Devil, I'm in my own hell
The artist recognizes that they have created their own misery by their choices.
And deep inside I'm sure I got here all by myself
The artist takes full responsibility for their actions and acknowledges their own role in creating their negative situation.
Oh, I know
The singer is acknowledging they understand what is happening.
Same old thing
The artist is referring to a recurring negative pattern or habit.
Same old show
The singer is referring to the predictability of their negative behavior.
So show control
The singer wants to take charge and regain control of their situation.
Lucifer
The singer is calling out to the devil.
Lu-Lucifer
The artist is addressing the devil with emphasis.
Lu-Lucifer, I need your help
The artist is asking the devil to aid them, possibly in making bold choices or experiencing the thrill of taking risks.
Lucifer, Lu-Lucifer
The singer continues to call out to the devil.
Lu-Lucifer, I need your help
The singer is still asking for the devil's aid.
Lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: ASA TACCONE, LARS STALFORS, MATTHEW MICHAEL COMPTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lisettea3444
[Intro]
Oh devil, I know you're afraid
Sometimes it's hard to learn from all of your mistakes
Oh devil, I'm glad that you came
Guess I should learn how to live because it won't go away
Someone's calling for me
Something's calling for me again
The devil is back again (x8)
Oh devil, I'm back for a while
Till I've picked up the phone looked for your number and dialed
Oh devil, I made my own hell
And deep inside I'm sure I got it all by myself
Someone's calling for me
Something's calling for me again
The devil is back again (x8)
Oooo now, Oooo now
Same old thing, same old shout
Oooo now, Oooo now
Same old thing is gonna show control (x2)
Lucifer, lu-lucifer, lu-lucifer I need your help (x4)
[Outro]
@coloringfun847
Oh, Devil, I know you're afraid
Sometimes it's hard to learn from all your mistakes
Oh, Devil, I'm glad that you came
Guess I should learn how to live because you won't go away
Someone's calling for me
Something's calling for me, again
Oh, Devil, I'm back for a while
'Til I pick up the phone, look for your number and dial
Oh, Devil, I'm in my own hell
And deep inside I'm sure I got here all by myself
Someone's calling for me
Something's calling for me, again
Oh, I know
Oh, I know
Same old thing
Same old show
Oh, I know
Oh, I know
Same old thing
So show control
Oh, I know
Oh, I know
Same old thing
Same old show
Oh, I know
Oh, I know
Same old thing
So show control
Lucifer
Lu-Lucifer
Lu-Lucifer, I need your help
Lucifer
Lu-Lucifer
Lu-Lucifer, I need your help
Lucifer
Lu-Lucifer
Lu-Lucifer, I need your help
Lucifer
Lu-Lucifer
Lu-Lucifer, I need your help
Lucifer
Lu-Lucifer
Lu-Lucifer, I need your help
@avibenten
Lyrics
Ooh, devil, I know you're afraid
Sometimes it's hard to learn from all your mistakes
Ooh, devil, I'm glad that you came
Guess I should learn how to live because it won't go away
Someone's calling for me
Something's calling for me again
Devil is back again
So I know I'll never look back again
The devil is back again
Now I know I'll never look back again
Devil is back again
So I know I'll never look back again
The devil is back again
So I know I'll never look back again, back again
Oh, devil, I'm back for a while
'Til I pick up the phone, look for your number and dial
Oh, devil, I made my own hell
And deep inside, I'm sure I got here all by myself
Someone's calling for me
Something's calling for me again
Devil is back again
So I know I'll never look back again
The devil is back again
Now I know I'll never look back again
Devil is back again
So I know I'll never look back again
The devil is back again
So I know I'll never look back again
Oh I know, oh I know
Same old thing, same old show
Oh I know, oh I know
Same old thing, so show control
Oh I know, oh I know
Same old thing, same old show
Oh I know, oh I know
Same old thing, so show control
Lucifer, Lu-Lucifer, Lu-Lucifer, I need your help
Lucifer, Lu-Lucifer, Lu-Lucifer, I need your help
Lucifer, Lu-Lucifer, Lu-Lucifer, I need your help
Lucifer, Lu-Lucifer, Lu-Lucifer, I need your help
Lucifer, Lu-Lucifer, Lu-Lucifer, I need your help
@brucesboat
This song absolutely fucking kills.
@stanislavgeorgeiv9919
came here to say this!
@f7ckwitme874
Foreal doe
@johkangiser4812
Still kills 2021
@spikegod3910
Still kills in 2022
@kiloxman117
You guys read the lyrics tho? 😂😂😂
@ThePunkster101
I am just learning to play music with one hand. Finally getting this tune right at 2.48 am in the night gives me great joy. Sending out good vibes to whoever is reading this. Thank you for the funk EG! <3
@santinomurillo9077
O Devil that's the man they say .you find him in a rainbow in the dark." Dio"
@samking6512
Devils going to hell word is
@rokovisak2304
And if not wich one do you have?🤗