Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
Goodman Group Lyrics
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You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea
I forgive you, 'cause I can't forget you
You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea
[Repeat: x2]
I ought to cross you off my list
But when you come a-knocking at my door
And I come running back for more
I should hate you, but I guess I love you
You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea
You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea
The devil and the deep blue sea
The lyrics to Goodman Group's "Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea" describe a dilemma that many people can relate to. The singer is torn between his desire to move on from a past love who has hurt him and his unwillingness to completely let go of this person. He recognizes that this person has put him in a difficult position, where he feels like he is caught between two extremes - the devil and the deep blue sea. His emotions are complex and contradictory - he doesn't want this person in his life, but he also can't bear the thought of losing them. He tries to rationalize his feelings by saying that he forgives them even though he can't forget the pain they caused him.
The lyrics are poignant and introspective, expressing the internal struggle that many people experience when faced with a similar dilemma. The metaphor of being caught between the devil and the deep blue sea represents the feeling of being stuck in a difficult situation with no easy way out. The singer's conflicted feelings provide a powerful emotional resonance that many listeners can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want you, but I'd hate to lose you
I care about you, even if I don't want to be with you
You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea
I feel caught in a difficult situation and I don't know what to do
I forgive you, 'cause I can't forget you
I still care about you and can't hold a grudge
I ought to cross you off my list
I know I should move on from you
But when you come a-knocking at my door
But when you come back to me
Fate seems to give my heart a twist
It feels like destiny that we're meant to be together
And I come running back for more
And I keep giving in to my feelings for you
I should hate you, but I guess I love you
Even though I know I should be angry, I can't help how I feel
The devil and the deep blue sea
A difficult or dangerous situation with no easy way out
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HAROLD ARLEN, TED KOEHLER
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