Devil in Disguise
Elvis Presley The Jordanaires Lyrics

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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

Overall Meaning

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 © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bernie Baum, Bill Giant, Florence Kaye

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