Evil's Sway
Japandroids Lyrics

The sun lays low on a solemn city
The evening is setting in and casting a somber hue on the city.

All I see is sexual red
The singer's vision is clouded by lust and desire.

The last rays burst through between the train cars
The final bursts of sunlight are shining through train cars, illuminating the singer.

And shine directly on my head
The light is shining directly on the artist's head, almost as if it were a spotlight.

So come and find me in this moment
The artist is inviting someone to find them in this moment, likely so they can share in their passion.

And expose a passionate man for what he is
The singer wants to reveal the true nature of a man, possibly seeing if he is just as passionate as they are.

We'll cut loose our gold
The singer is willing to abandon material possessions in order to seek something deeper.

'Cause we need fire
The artist needs something to ignite their passion and desire.

And only kindling can buy it
The artist believes that only by letting go of certain things can they truly access their passions.

Wildness is our treasure
For the artist, embracing their wild, unbridled passions is the most valuable thing of all.

So boldly surrender
The singer is advocating for complete surrender to one's passions, without hesitation or fear.

To me and to the night
The artist is inviting someone to join them in abandoning themselves to their deepest desires.

On the lash
The singer is indulging in something wild and uninhibited, often accompanied by alcohol.

And lashing out
Engaging in wild, uncontrolled behavior that may be harmful to oneself or others.

It's evil's sway tonight
The singer may believe that this unbridled passion is a type of evil, but they are surrendering to it nonetheless.

A candle's pulse is no companion
The rhythm and flicker of a candle cannot compare to the intense, passionate experiences the artist desires.

When all you see is sexual red
When one is consumed by lust and desire, everything else fades into the background.

You burn away your dreams inside a journal
The singer believes that merely putting one's dreams into writing is not enough; they must be acted upon and pursued with passion.

And leave those primal words unsaid
If one does not act on their primal desires and passions, then their words will remain unfulfilled and unsatisfactory.

I'll run to find you in this moment
Just as the artist invited someone to find them earlier, now they are chasing this person down in hopes of sharing in passion together.

And expose a passionate woman for what she is
The artist wants to witness the full extent of a woman's passion, to see just how far she is willing to go.