El diablo
Human Life & Anabel Englund Lyrics
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This place, can't be real
Standing in the light of the moon
Is something gonna happen soon
I'd rather flow with the time
Than keep my eyes open wide
Nothing but a stranger to me
I'd rather flow with the tide
And keep my eyes open wide
You're a fool for me
You're a fool for me
You're a fool for me
Time to open up your eyes
You're a fool for me
You're a fool for me
You're a fool for me
Time to open up your eyes
These dreams, deceive you
This place, can't be real
These dreams, deceive you
This place, can't be real
Sleepin in empty
pools
Thinkin who's makin these rules
I'd rather open my mind
To leave my body behind
Tonight there's so much to be
Nothin bad can happen to me
I'd rather open my mind
And leave my body behind
You're a fool for me
Your a fool for me
You're a fool for me
Time to open up your eyes
You're a fool for me
Your a fool for me
You're a fool for me
Time to open up your eyes
These dreams, deceive you
This place, can't be real
These dreams, deceive you
This place, can't be real
Time to open up your eyes
These dreams, deceive you
This place, can't be real
These dreams, deceive you
This place, can't be real
It happened just like quicksand
From the moment i syour hand
I'd rather stay in this place
And live without living a trace
I'd rather stay in this place
And live without living a trace
I'll never be leaving this place
This place...
You're a fool for me
Your a fool for me
You're a fool for me
Time to open up your eyes
You're a fool for me
Your a fool for me
You're a fool for me
Time to open up your eyes
You're a fool for me
Your a fool for me
You're a fool for me
Time to open up your eyes
These dreams, deceive you
This place, can't be real
These dreams, deceive you
This place, can't be real
The lyrics of "El Diablo" by Human Life and Anabel Englund seem to center around the theme of questioning reality and the self. The opening lines suggest that the world we inhabit and the dreams we have may be deceiving and not what they seem. The moonlight is a symbol of the unknown and the impending unknown future. The singer expresses a desire to flow in life rather than resist its flow because they do not want their eyes to be open wide to the truth. The subject acknowledges a presence they are unfamiliar with, and while they believe that it will bring freedom, it remains a stranger to them.
The chorus of the song centers on the idea that the singer is a "fool" and that it is time for them to open their eyes to truth. They recognize that they are "sleeping in empty pools" and that they "need to open their minds" to embrace new opportunities. The second verse continues this message of embracing the unknown and experiencing life to the fullest in the present moment. Quicksand symbolizes life- how it can suck you in, unpredictable yet fast-moving.
The repeated lines of the chorus sound like a warning from a lost soul who had wished they could turn back time and be warned about the lies that they believed, leading them to this place. The ambiguity in the lyrics doesn't allow for a clear interpretation of the message. However, it seems like the singer's journey is towards understanding him/herself and embracing the duality of life, leading to their acceptance of life being unpredictable yet full of hidden opportunities.
Line by Line Meaning
These dreams, deceive you
Our dreams are often deceptive and not reflective of reality
This place, can't be real
Sometimes when our dreams and reality collide, it can be hard to distinguish between what is real and what is imagined
Standing in the light of the moon
In moments of introspection we can be illuminated by the moon's light and gain insight into ourselves
Is something gonna happen soon
There is always an anticipation for what is to come, an anxiety in the unknown future
I'd rather flow with the time
It's easier to go with the flow of life, than to struggle against the current
Than keep my eyes open wide
Accepting life as it is, can be easier than facing the realities of our situation head-on
Nothing but a stranger to me
Sometimes even we can feel like strangers in our own lives, disconnected from who we are
I know he's gonna set me free
The idea of being saved from our problems by another person can be tempting, but ultimately it is up to us to free ourselves
You're a fool for me
Love can make us feel foolish, but it can also bring us great joy
Time to open up your eyes
Wake up to the reality of the situation and see things clearly
Sleepin in empty pools
Metaphor for feeling empty and unfulfilled in life
Thinkin who's makin these rules
Questioning the authority figures in our lives and in the world
I'd rather open my mind
Being open to new experiences and ideas can help us grow as individuals
To leave my body behind
Sometimes we need to detach from our physical selves in order to focus on our emotional and mental health
Tonight there's so much to be
Taking advantage of the present moment and living life to the fullest
Nothin bad can happen to me
Feeling invulnerable and unstoppable, embracing life's adventures without fear
It happened just like quicksand
Life can feel overwhelming and suffocating at times, like we're slowly sinking and can't escape
From the moment i syour hand
The power of love and how it can transform our lives in an instant
I'd rather stay in this place
The comfort and safety of remaining stagnant versus taking risks and experiencing change
And live without living a trace
Living an unremarkable life, without making a significant impact on the world
I'll never be leaving this place
Choosing to remain stagnant and not make a significant change in our lives
Contributed by Allison T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.