1) A Christian … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least Four bands named Fire Engine Red.
1) A Christian pop-punk band formed in Pittsburgh, PA in 1989, who have released three albums.
2) An alternative-rock band from Calgary, AB (Canada) who were together from 1993–1996 and released one album. Members included Lorrie Matheson and James Hayden (Thousandsticks)
3) A rock/pop band from Jacksonville, FL consisting of Alex Dougherty (AC Deathstrike), Kevin Miller (Whaleface), Adel Bengo(My Toy Heart), Jon Gochicoa-Hernandez (The Caution Children), and a variety of drummers including Michael Crews (Start Trouble), Brian Miller (owner of Bold City Brewery), and Eddie Boswell (also in The Caution Children). Formed by Alex Dougherty and Kevin Miller in 2005, the band later disbanded in July 2007.
4) An Indie Folk/Pop band from Bloomington, IN.
5) A indie rock band from Amherst, MA in the late 90s. They self released a demo and had an appearance on "The Hope Machine" CD comp (Rok Lok Records)
El diablo
Fire Engine Red Lyrics
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He's beautiful, and that's the problem with him.
He wanted to drive the car,
he said to God move over,
God threw him out and now he wants to drive your car.
The fire and the things they say are his, are deceptive,
because thats not the way he wins.
He wins when forget who God is,
he opens doors that will take us from God.
I've lived on both sides now I know if grass looks greener than don't you go there,
I crossed over once, the green grass turned to grey.
If I could swear one hundred times that satan, yeah he's full of lies.
He tempts you in and then he takes it all away.
The devil isn't who they say he is,
he's seems sensible and that's the trouble with him.
Don't you know the bible says,
there's a way that seems right to man,
but in the end it leads to death.
I've lived on both sides now I know if grass looks greener than don't you go there,
I crossed over once, the green grass turned to grey.
If I could swear one hundred times that satan, yeah he's full of lies.
He takes the truth and then he stuffs it with a lie.
The lyrics to Fire Engine Red's song El Diablo are an insightful commentary on the deception and allure of the devil. The song suggests that the devil is not the demonic figure of popular imagination, but rather a seductive force that tempts us away from God. The opening lines state that the devil is beautiful, which is the problem - this suggests that the devil's appeal lies in his ability to mask his true nature behind a facade of attractiveness and sensibility. The song goes on to describe how the devil opens doors that lead us away from God, and how he wins when we forget who God is or stop believing in him.
Line by Line Meaning
The devil isn't who you think he is
The common perception of the devil is not accurate
He's beautiful, and that's the problem with him.
The devil's appealing appearance is what makes him dangerous
He wanted to drive the car, he said to God move over, God threw him out and now he wants to drive your car.
The devil's desire for control and power led to his banishment from heaven, and now he seeks to influence humans
The fire and the things they say are his, are deceptive, because that's not the way he wins.
Commonly associated symbols and characteristics of the devil are not accurate representations of how he operates
He wins when we forget who God is, he wins when we don't believe in him, he opens doors that will take us from God.
The devil's tactics involve leading people away from their faith in God and towards temptation and sin
I've lived on both sides now I know if grass looks greener than don't you go there, I crossed over once, the green grass turned to grey.
The singer has experienced the temptation to turn away from God, but knows that it is not what it seems
If I could swear one hundred times that satan, yeah he's full of lies. He tempts you in and then he takes it all away.
The devil uses deception and temptation to lure people into sin, and ultimately does not have their best interests in mind
The devil isn't who they say he is, he seems sensible and that's the trouble with him.
The devil can appear rational and logical, which makes it more difficult to recognize his deceitful nature
Don't you know the bible says, there's a way that seems right to man, but in the end it leads to death.
The Bible warns that following one's own desires and ignoring God's guidance will ultimately lead to negative consequences
He takes the truth and then he stuffs it with a lie.
The devil perverts truth by wrapping it in deceitful falsehoods
Contributed by Scarlett H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.