Devil in Disguise
Elvis Presley Lyrics


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You look like an angel (look like an angel)
Walk like an angel (walk like an angel)
Talk like an angel
But I got wise

You're the devil in disguise
Oh yes you are
Devil in disguise

You fooled me with your kisses
You cheated and you schemed
Heaven knows how you lied to me
You're not the way you seemed

You look like an angel (look like an angel)
Walk like an angel (walk like an angel)
Talk like an angel
But I got wise

You're the devil in disguise
Oh yes you are
Devil in disguise, mhm

I thought that I was in heaven
But I was sure surprised
Heaven help me, I didn't see
The devil in your eyes

You look like an angel (look like an angel)
Walk like an angel (walk like an angel)
Talk like an angel
But I got wise

You're the devil in disguise
Oh yes you are
Devil in disguise

You're the devil in disguise
Oh yes you are
Devil in disguise
Mhm (oh yes you are)
Devil in disguise
Oh yes you are
Devil in disguise
Oh yes you are




Devil in disguise
Oh yes you are

Overall Meaning

The song "Devil in Disguise" by Elvis Presley is about a woman who appears to be an angel but turns out to be the devil in disguise. The lyrics describe how the woman looks like an angel, walks like an angel, and talks like an angel, but the singer has figured out that she is not what she seems. He has been fooled by her kisses and schemes, and he realizes that she has lied to him. He thought he was in heaven but it turns out he was wrong. In the end, he warns others to beware of the devil in disguise.


The song can be interpreted in many ways, but most likely, it is about a woman who deceives the singer into thinking that she is something she is not. She is charming and beautiful, and she knows how to manipulate people. Her actions and words seem harmless, but the singer can see through her facade and knows that she is not trustworthy. The song is a warning to others to be careful of charming and manipulative people who may not have their best interests at heart.


Line by Line Meaning

You look like an angel (look like an angel)
You have the appearance of an angel, a creature typically associated with goodness, purity, and benevolence


Walk like an angel (walk like an angel)
You move gracefully and effortlessly like an angel, a being considered to be the epitome of grace and smooth motion


Talk like an angel
You speak kindly, softly and lovingly like an angel, a creature which is believed to communicate only in gentle tones, trying to bring happiness


But I got wise
But I became aware of your true nature


You're the devil in disguise
You are someone who looks, acts, and speaks like an angel, but in reality, is a devil – someone who is deceitful, dangerous and evil


Oh yes you are
You truly possess qualities associated with being the devil in disguised form


Devil in disguise
You are the devil masquerading as an angel to deceive and harm innocent people


You fooled me with your kisses
You tricked me into believing that you were an angel through kissing and making me feel loved


You cheated and you schemed
You used underhanded tricks and plans to deceive me


Heaven knows how you lied to me
Even God knows the extent to which you deceived me


You're not the way you seemed
Your true nature is not what you appeared to be


I thought that I was in heaven
I believed I had found a perfect, safe, and happy place with you


But I was sure surprised
But my beliefs were shattered when I discovered the truth about you


Heaven help me, I didn't see
I pray that God assists me because I was blind, and foolish, and didn't realize who you really were


The devil in your eyes
Your true malevolent intentions are hidden in your gaze




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Written by: Bernie Baum, Bill Giant, Florence Kaye

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@antoniabecerra6870

You look like an angel
Walk like an angel
Talk like an angel
But I got wise
You're the devil in disguise
Oh yes you are
The devil in disguise
You fooled me with your kisses
You cheated and you schemed
Heaven knows how you lied to me
You're not the way you seemed
You look like an angel
Walk like an angel
Talk like an angel
But I got wise
You're the devil in disguise
Oh yes you are
The devil in disguise
I thought that I was in heaven
But I was sure surprised
Heaven help me, I didn't see
The devil in your eyes
You look like an angel
Walk like an angel
Talk like an angel
But I got wise
You're the devil in disguise
Oh yes you are
The devil in disguise
You're the devil in disguise
Oh yes you are
The devil in disguise
Oh yes you are
The devil in disguise



@dedepl49

Lyrics

You look like an angel
Walk like an angel
Talk like an angel
But I got wise
You're the devil in disguise
Oh, yes, you are
The devil in disguise

You fooled me with your kisses
You cheated and you schemed
Heaven knows how you lied to me
You're not the way you seemed

You look like an angel
Walk like an angel
Talk like an angel
But I got wise

You're the devil in disguise
Oh, yes, you are
The devil in disguise

I thought that I was in heaven
But I was sure surprised
Heaven help me, I didn't see
The devil in your eyes

You look like an angel
Walk like an angel
Talk like an angel

But I got wise
You're the devil in disguise
Oh, yes, you are
The devil in disguise

You're the devil in disguise
Oh, yes, you are
The devil in disguise
Oh, yes, you are
The devil in disguise



All comments from YouTube:

@hannyb.1364

Ever since I heard the guitar riff from this song in Lilo and stitch all those years ago, it’s been forever engraved in my memory as the coolest riff I’ve ever heard.

@artificialsweetner9

Yessss! 😎🎸I came across this song and I had no idea it was in Lilo & stitch until the riff.

@CaButa

ON GOD

@bugen5

I was just about to comment about where in the world I remember hearing that guitar riff.... THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Been racking my brain for days!!

@austynmorris318

Mmmhm

@retaliaterguitar2

Same bud! I love this song!

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@billysobolik

Not many artists can still sound so fresh and timeless after 50 years of when they were in their prime... but THIS guy... this still goes hard.

@ANewYouMotivation

Some songs will never grow old

@Chucky-up9od

Ofc, they can't, Elvis is one of the best.

@johnnyringo2695

a lot can actually

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