Kilians (formerly known as The Kilians) were five young musicians from Dins… Read Full Bio ↴Kilians (formerly known as The Kilians) were five young musicians from Dinslaken (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany) . In 2005 they recorded their first EP and grabbed the attention of Thees Uhlmann, the front man of Tomte. Shortly after they were the supporting act of Tomte during the "Spring Tour" in 2006. Their Song "Jealous Lover" hit the Top-3 of the "Campus Charts".

In August 2006 they started a "Guerilla"-Tour all over Germany. They rocked the german-festival-scene and campinggrounds. Their tourbus was sponsored by "Red Bull". In April 2007 "Fight the Start" was released as their first "real" Single (Label: Vertigo ).

They split up in December 2013 after a farewell tour.

Bandmembers:
Simon den Hartog (vocals)
Dominic Lorberg (guitar)
Gordian Scholz (bass)
Michael Schuermann (drums)
Arne Schult (guitar)

Discography:
2007: Kill The Kilians
2009: They Are Calling Your Name
2012: Lines You Should Not Cross

You See The Devil
Kilians Lyrics

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You’re taking it for surprise, the fires are glowing,
And all you’re acting so wise it stops me from knowing it all.

Now the lights went out in your town,
And your dreams about the silence, full of doubt.

Oh, you see the devil hiding out in a foreign landscape
And you are the devil running round in my old place, my old place.

Now the lights went out in your town,
And your dreams about the silence, full of doubt.
You’ve been fooled all around.
And your dreams about the silence with you out.

Now the lights went out in your town,
And your dreams about the silence, full of doubt.

You’ve been fooled all around,
And the lights went out in your town, in your town.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kilians's song "You See The Devil" can be interpreted in many ways. The song seems to be about someone who is going through a difficult time, perhaps dealing with personal demons or struggling with some kind of internal conflict. The opening line, "You're taking it for surprise, the fires are glowing," suggests that the singer is not fully aware of what is happening around them. They are caught off guard by the intensity of their emotions and the difficult situation they find themselves in.

The chorus of the song, "Oh, you see the devil hiding out in a foreign landscape, and you are the devil running round in my old place," further emphasizes this idea of internal conflict. The singer sees their struggles mirrored in the outside world, feeling like they are fighting a battle against themselves. The line "my old place" suggests that they may be dealing with past traumas or emotional baggage that they cannot escape.

The repeated refrain of "Now the lights went out in your town" adds to the overall sense of despair and hopelessness in the song. It's as if the singer's world has been plunged into darkness, and they are struggling to find a way out. The line "You've been fooled all around" suggests that they may have been misled or deceived in some way, adding to the feeling of confusion and disorientation.

Overall, "You See The Devil" is a powerful song about the complexities of the human experience. It explores themes of internal conflict, emotional turmoil, and the struggle to find meaning in a world that can often seem dark and unforgiving.

Line by Line Meaning

You’re taking it for surprise, the fires are glowing,
You are shocked by what is happening, as the situation is becoming more and more intense.

And all you’re acting so wise it stops me from knowing it all.
Your actions are preventing me from fully understanding the situation at hand.

Now the lights went out in your town,
The situation has become even more dire, as the electricity has gone out in your area.

And your dreams about the silence, full of doubt.
You are unsure if the current situation is merely a dream or if it is reality.

Oh, you see the devil hiding out in a foreign landscape
You are witnessing something truly sinister, with the presence of evil permeating the surrounding area.

And you are the devil running round in my old place, my old place.
You are behaving in a way that is uncharacteristic of yourself, and it is causing chaos in a place that once felt familiar.

You’ve been fooled all around.
You have been tricked and misled at every turn.

And your dreams about the silence with you out.
Your dreams are filled with a sense of emptiness and isolation.

And the lights went out in your town, in your town.
The darkness and uncertainty have taken hold even more strongly, affecting you and your community.

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