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
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Mohan Sharma
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
(Devil is 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'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
Faith LaRoman
Lyrics:
(not sure if correct)
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.
(Chorus):
Devil is back again.
So I know I'll never look back again.(x4)
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. (x4)
Oh, I know
Oh, I know
Same old thing.
Same old show.
Oh, I know
Oh, I know
Same old thing.
So show control. (x2)
Lucifer
Lu-Lucifer
Lu-Lucifer, I need your help (x4)
Geometry Dante
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
Mags M
I just came out of the worst exam I have ever don in my entire life (no exaggeration, seriously). I saw that Electric Guest had just posted this and listening to it made me feel better immediately. I love these guys.
SuperAwesomeCaptain McFluffyPants
It is one year later, it is better now right?! :D
evil anais
what happened
Zuhaib Saadat
One year later im here after my worst paper and i read this comment 😂😂
Marina Soliman
Issa mood
Jasmine Roberts
Literally going through the gauntlet right now with histology glad to know I'm not the only one struggling with school
Julie Karanja
This song is a masterpiece!!
chevy362000
It really is:] Totally!
sara estela orcesi
Me encanta esta banda
Thamos
My guys, if anyone reads this, I absolutely NEED more music like this. If y'all could recommend me something that'd be aaaawesome