Evil
Jetboy Lyrics


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I feel a presence comin' on me
A strength that overpowers me
She's movin' in oh so quickly
On my back, like a snake

Is it some strange paranoia?
I can't tell, what do I feel?
Is it love or evil that's inside me?

It's not really evil but, love, I fear I don't know

Is it real what we have
'Cause it's driving me mad
Is it love, or is it evil?
Is she taking control
Am I losing my soul
She's an angel to hold but, man, she's evil

She may be kin, may be poison
But either way I got no choice
'Cause in my bed I've got to have her
She's a drug I can't refuse

She's in my blood, she's got me sweating
I can't work out how I feel
Is it love or evil that's inside me?

It's not really evil but, love, I fear I don't know

Is it real what we have
'Cause it's driving me mad
Is it love, or is it evil?
Is she taking control




Am I losing my soul
She's an angel to hold but, man, she's evil

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jetboy's "Evil" describe the struggle of the singer's emotions towards a woman who possesses a magnetic, yet ambiguous aura. The lyrics portray the singer's inner conflict about his feelings for her, unsure if it's love or evil that's driving him. He explains that he feels a force, a presence "on his back, like a snake," that is moving in quickly and overpowering him. Despite his confusion, he admits that he cannot resist her, describing her as a drug that he can't refuse. He further explains how he is sweating and that he is struggling to understand his feelings towards her. He wonders if what he feels is real and if he is losing his soul to her.


The song's lyrics capture the complexity of relationships where a person is torn between their attraction to someone and their fear of their intentions. One interpretation suggests that the song describes an obsessive relationship. The singer is obsessed with this woman to the point that he cannot control himself. He feels like he is being controlled by her and that their relationship is not healthy for him.


Jetboy's "Evil" was released in 1988 and was included on the band's debut album, Feel the Shake. The song was co-written by vocalist Mickey Finn and guitarist Billy Rowe, and it was produced by Duane Baron and John Purdell.


Line by Line Meaning

I feel a presence comin' on me
I sense an unknown force taking me over


A strength that overpowers me
A power that is too strong to resist


She's movin' in oh so quickly
This power is closely approaching me


On my back, like a snake
It's wrapping around me, tightening like a snake's grip


Is it some strange paranoia?
Could this be a weird case of paranoia?


I can't tell, what do I feel?
I'm unable to decide what I'm experiencing


Is it love or evil that's inside me?
Am I feeling the sweet warmth of love or the cold grip of evil?


It's not really evil but, love, I fear I don't know
I don't think my feeling is actually evil, but I'm uncertain if it's love


Is it real what we have
Is there something genuine between us


'Cause it's driving me mad
Whatever it is, it's making me crazy


Is she taking control
Is this unknown force taking charge?


Am I losing my soul
Is it eroding away my essence?


She's an angel to hold but, man, she's evil
Although she's lovely to embrace, she's still wicked.




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I loved these guys as a kid . ♥ That voice..♥

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Leberkäse des Todes

Definitv eine Band die völlig unterschätzt wurde in ihrem Genre. Ich bekam etwa 1995 durch Zufall dieses Album in die Hände und höre sie heute noch gern. Die hätten mehr Höhrer verdient damals...

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Jason Belaire

U need to listen to there first album feel the shake.. the whole album is amazing !

Jason Belaire

This band came out with 7 albums including recently one last year but i never listen to anything after feel the shake album

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