Devil In Disguise
Elvis Presley (Children's) Lyrics
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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 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
The song "Devil In Disguise" by Elvis Presley (Children's) is a cautionary tale about not judging a person by their appearance but by their actions. The lyrics describe a woman who appears to be an angel, but the singer has discovered that she is actually the devil in disguise. The singer thought he was in heaven with her, but it turns out she was not what she seemed, and she fooled him with her kisses and cheated and schemed.
The repetition of the phrase "you look like an angel, walk like an angel, talk like an angel" emphasizes the contrast between the appearance of the woman and her true nature. The singer acknowledges that he was fooled by her, but he has now realized that she is the devil in disguise. The idiom "devil in disguise" refers to someone who appears to be good but is actually bad.
The song can be interpreted as a warning against being deceived by appearances and not taking the time to truly get to know someone before trusting them. It can also be seen as a cautionary tale about the dangers of being too trusting and not questioning things that seem too good to be true.
Line by Line Meaning
You look like an angel
You appear to be innocent and pure
Walk like an angel
You move gracefully and elegantly
Talk like an angel
You speak softly and with kindness
But I got wise
But I became aware of your true nature
You're the devil in disguise
You are a deceitful and wicked individual
Oh yes you are
This is not a mistaken belief
The devil in disguise
You are not who you appear to be
You fooled me with your kisses
You used physical affection to manipulate me
You cheated and you schemed
You acted dishonestly and plotted against me
Heaven knows how you lied to me
Even a higher power can attest to your deceit
You're not the way you seemed
You have misled me about your true identity
I thought that I was in heaven
I believed that I had found paradise in you
But I was sure surprised
But my expectations were not met; I was greatly disappointed
Heaven help me, I didn't see
I am seeking divine assistance because I was unaware
The devil in your eyes
The evil within you is reflected in your gaze
You're the devil in disguise
You are not who you seem; you have hidden your true intentions
Oh yes you are
There is no question about it
The devil in disguise
Your true nature is not readily apparent
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: BERNIE BAUM, BILL GIANT, FLORENCE KAYE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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
@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!
@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