Devil That I Know
Jacob Banks Lyrics

Mmh, mhm-mmh
Vocalization conveying a feeling of uncertainty or hesitation.

Mhm, mh-mhh
Continuation of vocalization, still conveying a feeling of uncertainty.

We came forward
We moved forward in life, advancing towards our goals and dreams.

Running backwards
But it often feels like we're running backwards, as if we're not making progress or moving towards success.

No one man's a island
No one can survive alone, without any support or help from others.

Shotgun riding for ya
I'm here to support you and help you, no matter the cost or the sacrifices I need to make.

Somehow we made it
Despite all the difficulties, obstacles and challenges in our way, we managed to reach our goals and overcome the hardships.

Although jaded
But we're tired, drained, and disillusioned by our experiences, and we're not sure if it was all worth it.

Was it worth it all?
We question if all our struggles and sacrifices were really worth it in the end.

Could it be more?
We wonder if there's more to life, more to achieve, and more to aspire to.

Overdosing
We indulge in excess, trying to numb ourselves and escape reality, often with drugs or alcohol.

At least I'm with my baby
But at least I'm with someone I love and care about, who makes me feel less alone and helpless.

We can't get any higher
But we can't escape reality forever, as we'll eventually come down from our high and face the consequences of our actions.

We can't get past Messiah
We can't achieve greatness or true happiness, as we're limited by our own flaws and the challenges of life.

But we're still chasing
But we're still pursuing our dreams and desires, hoping to find fulfillment and purpose in life.

For that feeling
We're searching for that elusive feeling of contentment, satisfaction, and meaning, that seems to escape us.

And oh, what a way to die
Oh, the irony and tragedy of life, that we often live as if we're dead, or dying, without experiencing true joy or passion.

Standing eye to eye
But we're still facing life, head on, and trying to make the most of what we have.

Pretending we're alive
Even if we're numb, disillusioned, or in pain, we still try to behave as if we're alive, by going through the motions of everyday life.

As we grow colder
As time passes, we become more distant, detached, and callous, as we lose hope and faith in life.

And oh, the devil that I know
Oh, the familiar pain, suffering, and challenges of life, that we've grown accustomed to and learned to endure.

Is better than the devil that I don't
We'd rather deal with the familiar and known problems of life, than the unknown and unpredictable ones, that could be even worse.