Devil in Me
Kate Voegele Lyrics


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Far in the distance
This is the view from the other side
How did I let this pass me by?
You took me from granted,
Blended thorns in this garden of mine
What are the chances my hope has died?
Didn't have mercy
You unnerved me
I don't deserve this pain, no

So don't break my heart
I ain't never done
Nothing to deserve this
I'm torn apart
You've had your part
Do you suppose I earned it?
Do you not see
How I'm begging on my knees?
No don't speak, don't breathe,
You bring out the Devil in me

Thinking it over
Those were days dark as ebony nights
The end of October seemed like a life time
I had a suspicion
But didn't want to believe you a lie
You had a mission
To prove me right

You took my trust
Ground it to dust
Found out I know better yea yeah

So don't break my heart
I ain't never done
Nothing to deserve this
I'm torn apart
You've had your part
Do you suppose I earned it?
Do you not see
How I'm begging on my knees?
No don't speak, don't breathe,
You bring out the Devil in me

And I don't wanna feel the pain
And I don't want another day
Shackled to your ball and chain
You're entirely a pain
And I'm so tired of explaining
The sensation I've known over time

I don't ever care that there is
No charity in your heart
Could you spare me, I've done my part? Yeah

So don't break my heart
I ain't never done
Nothing to deserve this
I'm torn apart
You've had your part
Do you suppose I earned it?
Do you not see
How I'm begging on my knees?
No don't speak, don't breathe,
You bring out the Devil in me

So don't break my heart
I ain't never done
Nothing to deserve this
I'm torn apart
You've had your part
Do you suppose I earned it?
Do you not see
How I'm begging on my knees?




No don't speak, don't breathe,
You bring out the Devil in me

Overall Meaning

"The Devil In Me" by Kate Voegele is a song about a person who has been hurt and betrayed by someone who they trusted. The lyrics describe their pain and frustration as they realize that their trust has been violated and their hopes have been dashed. The singer feels torn apart and at the mercy of the other person, who seems to be intentionally causing them pain.


The song opens with the singer reflecting on how they have let someone into their life and how they have taken their love for granted. They feel as though they have been blind to the other person's true nature and have allowed themselves to be hurt. The lyrics express a sense of confusion and vulnerability as the singer grapples with their emotions and tries to understand what has happened to them.


As the song progresses, the singer becomes more assertive and begins to demand that the other person take responsibility for their actions. They plead with them, begging them not to break their heart and to spare them from further pain. The chorus of the song is an anthem for anyone who has been hurt in a relationship, as the singer proclaims that they have done nothing to deserve the pain that they are experiencing and that they will not be a victim any longer.


Overall, "The Devil In Me" is a powerful song that speaks to anyone who has ever felt betrayed or hurt in a relationship. The lyrics are deeply emotional and resonate with anyone who has experienced the pain of a broken heart.


Line by Line Meaning

Far in the distance
Reflecting back on a time that seems distant and far away


This is the view from the other side
Looking at a situation from a new perspective


How did I let this pass me by?
Regretting missed opportunities


You took me from granted,
Feeling unappreciated in a relationship


Blended thorns in this garden of mine
Introducing negativity and pain into one's previously happy life


What are the chances my hope has died?
Feeling hopeless about the future


Didn't have mercy
Not being treated kindly or with compassion


You unnerved me
Feeling uneasy or disturbed by someone's actions


I don't deserve this pain, no
Feeling like unjustified pain and suffering is being inflicted


So don't break my heart
Pleading to not cause further emotional pain


I ain't never done
Insisting that no wrongdoing has been committed


Nothing to deserve this
Believing that the suffering is unwarranted


I'm torn apart
Feeling hurt and devastated by someone's actions


You've had your part
Acknowledging someone's negative role in the situation


Do you suppose I earned it?
Questioning whether or not the pain is deserved


Do you not see
Expressing frustration that someone is not understanding the pain being caused


How I'm begging on my knees?
Pleading for mercy and compassion


No don't speak, don't breathe,
Wanting a break from the negative person's presence


You bring out the Devil in me
Recognizing that someone's negative influence is causing oneself to act in uncharacteristic ways


Thinking it over
Reflecting on past events


Those were days dark as ebony nights
Recalling a time of intense darkness and despair


The end of October seemed like a life time
Feeling like time has slowed down and events in the past seem distant and far away


I had a suspicion
Having a feeling that something was wrong


But didn't want to believe you a lie
Not wanting to accept that someone was being dishonest


You had a mission
Realizing that someone had a purpose behind their actions


To prove me right
Trying to confirm one's suspicions


You took my trust
Betraying one's trust


Ground it to dust
Destroying the foundation of trust that was built


Found out I know better yea yeah
Realizing that one can no longer be fooled


And I don't wanna feel the pain
Expressing a desire to not experience emotional pain


And I don't want another day
Not wanting to face another day of suffering


Shackled to your ball and chain
Feeling trapped in a negative relationship


You're entirely a pain
Describing someone as a constant source of emotional pain


And I'm so tired of explaining
Feeling exhausted from trying to justify one's actions or feelings


The sensation I've known over time
Referencing the ongoing experience of emotional pain


I don't ever care that there is
Expressing that someone's lack of compassion is not important anymore


No charity in your heart
Acknowledging someone's cold and unfeeling nature


Could you spare me, I've done my part? Yeah
Asking someone to stop causing pain because they have already caused enough damage




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KATE ELIZABETH VOEGELE

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