Run Devil Run
Ke$ha Lyrics


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I always knew you were a bad boy
I used to think that it was cool
You took me down just like a Rob Roy
But now I'm coming after you

Run devil, run run, devil run run
Run devil, devil run run
I never knew about your red horns
I never saw your evil scars
You used to be what I would live for
But then you went and stabbed my heart

The promises that you promised
Are about as real as an air guitar
So watch your back 'cause I'm gonna steal your car

You better run, run, run, run, run
'Cause there's gonna be some hell to pay
You better run, run, run, run, run
And that's the only thing I'm gonna say, hey
I wish I known right from the start
That I was dancing with the dark
You better run, run, run, run

Run devil, run run, devil run run
Run devil, devil run run

Now that you're living with the vampires
You better get yourself a gun
I'll make you sing just like a boy's choir
I'll string you up to have some fun

Run devil, run run, devil run run
Run devil, devil run run

You better run, run, run, run, run
'Cause there's gonna be some hell to pay
You better run, run, run, run, run
And that's the only thing I'm gonna say, hey
I wish I known right from the start
That I was dancing with the dark
You better run, run, run, run

Run devil, run run, devil run run
Run devil, devil run run

I'm throwing the trash, clearing the junk
I'm firing the cannon, you're gonna get sunk
You better sail off to the Seven Seas
There's not enough room for you and for me
(Once again if you please?)
There's not enough room for you and for me

You better run, run, run, run, run
'Cause there's gonna be some hell to pay
You better run, run, run, run, run
And that's the only thing I'm gonna say, hey
I wish I known right from the start
That I was dancing with the dark
You better run, run, run, run





Run devil, run run, devil run run
Run devil, devil run run

Overall Meaning

In "Run Devil Run," Ke$ha declares war on an ex-lover. She admits that she always knew he was a "bad boy" and she thought it was cool. But now, she wants to take revenge for all the broken promises he made. Ke$ha compares her ex to the devil and herself to an avenging angel who's going to make him pay. She warns him to run - because there'll be hell to pay if he doesn't. Clearly, Ke$ha is angry and wants to get back at this guy in any way possible.


The song is structured like a call and response, with Ke$ha delivering most of the lines and her backup singers chiming in with the chorus of "run devil, run run, devil run run." The chorus is catchy and energetic, which makes it easy to sing along to. Overall, "Run Devil Run" is a powerful and empowering song that encourages listeners to stand up for themselves and take charge of their lives.


Line by Line Meaning

I always knew you were a bad boy
I had a feeling you were a troublemaker


I used to think that it was cool
I thought it was impressive once


You took me down just like a Rob Roy
You knocked me out easily


But now I'm coming after you
But now I'm seeking revenge


Run devil, run run, devil run run
I want you to run away as fast as you can


I never knew about your red horns
I never knew about your true identity


I never saw your evil scars
I never noticed how malicious you were


You used to be what I would live for
I used to adore you


But then you went and stabbed my heart
But then you broke my heart


The promises that you promised
The things you promised me


Are about as real as an air guitar
Were never real at all


So watch your back 'cause I'm gonna steal your car
So watch out, I'm going to get back at you


You better run, run, run, run, run
You better run away as fast as you can


'Cause there's gonna be some hell to pay
Because I'm going to make you pay for what you've done


And that's the only thing I'm gonna say, hey
That's all I really have to say


I wish I known right from the start
I wish I knew the truth from the beginning


That I was dancing with the dark
That I was in league with someone bad


Now that you're living with the vampires
Now that you're surrounded by bad people


You better get yourself a gun
You better arm yourself


I'll make you sing just like a boy's choir
I'll make you regret everything you've done


I'll string you up to have some fun
I'll enjoy getting back at you


I'm throwing the trash, clearing the junk
I am removing you from my life


I'm firing the cannon, you're gonna get sunk
I'm going to hurt you badly


You better sail off to the Seven Seas
You better get out of my way


There's not enough room for you and for me
We can't coexist anymore


Run devil, run run, devil run run
I want you to run away as fast as you can


Run devil, devil run run
I want you to run away from me




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Alessa AJ

LYRICS:
I always knew you were a bad boy
I used to think that it was cool
You took me down just like a Rob Roy
But now I'm coming after to you

Run, Devil, Run Run Devil, Run Run Run Devil Devil Run Run

I never knew about your red horns
I never saw your evil start
You used to be what I would live for
But then you went and slapped my heart

The promises that you promised are about as real as an air guitar
So watch your back cuz I'mma steal your car

[Chorus:]
You better run, run, run, run, run Cause there's gonna be some hell to pay
You better run, run, run, run, run And that's the only thing I'm gonna say, hey
I wish I know the right from the start that I was dancing with the dark
You better run run run Devil, Run, Run, Devil, Run Run Run Devil Devil Run Run


Now that your living with a vampires
You better get yourself a gun
I'll make ya sing just like a boy's chior
I'll string you up to have some fun

Run, Devil, Run Run, Devil, Run Run Run Devil Devil Run Run

[Repeat Chorus]

Run Devil, Run Run, Devil, Run Run Run Devil, Devil, Run Run

I'm throwing the trash, clearing the junk I'm firing the cannon, your gonna get sunk
You better sail off to the seven seas
There's not enough room for you and me


(once again if you would please, "There's not enough room for you and for me")

[Repeat Chorus]

Run Devil, Run Run, Devil Run Run Run Devil Devil Run Run



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for meal your

10 years later yet people still fighting over this 💀💀💀

VIVI FROM LOONA

💀💀💀💀

alicia lestari

fr

Charlles Akauã

come into my head. 🤧🤧🤧

Brina

for real

Alysius Gabriel

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA but we can't deny that this song was really popularized by Girls' Generation and made it into one of their legendary songs

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Mikkloud~AMVs

This song actually goes very well with her voice

Quack Dragon

Is near just impersonating youthen or something?

Fay

Mikkloud~AMVs OMG L YOU ARE BAAACK

Jean Michell

Obviously. It's originally hers.

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