The Devil You Know
Kovacs Lyrics


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You stepped into a dark ride
With cigarette smoke
Feeling alright
The sky looked like black glitter
Tonight you'll be a winner

You said "I do" to
The wrong side
Fucked me up
And then you play nice
You've got to know
I burned your letter
Worse for the better

You made me fall
I'll make you crawl

You've made your bed
Now lie in it (oh oh)
We're done, we're dead,
Stop hiding it (oh oh)
One step, two step, three step, four

My heart in the trunk
But your body's on the floor
Horns on my head,
You lost your bet

'Cause you are the devil
You know, you know,
You know (oh oh)
You know, you know, you know

Coming out of a real thriller
Never thought you was a killer
Thunder brings white light
Kovac's gonna be alright

We used to be easy
But now you are my enemy
Did you enjoy the wolf bite
Now we say goodbye'

You made me fall
I'll make you crawl

'Cause you are the devil
You know, you know,
You know (oh oh)
You know, you know, you know

You killed us
You killed us
I wrote my name
And drew a cross
(you killed us)
Blew out the flame
To see who I was

'Cause you are the devil
You know, you know,
You know (oh oh)




You know, you know, you know
(you killed us)

Overall Meaning

The song "The Devil You Know" by Kovacs is a reflection of a relationship that has gone wrong because one partner has turned out to be deceptive and destructive. The opening verse describes a ride into darkness, in which smoke and glitter fill the air. The singer is feeling good about themselves, but things take a wrong turn when they realize their partner is not what they seem. They've made the wrong choice, and it's messed things up. The chorus expresses a desire for revenge and implies that the singer will make their partner pay for their deception.


The second verse describes the aftermath of the breakup: the singer's heart is broken, and their partner is lying on the floor metaphorically. The horns on the singer's head are a symbol of their anger and determination to get revenge. The bridge provides some hope as the singer realizes they will be okay, but their ex-partner is left behind.


Overall, "The Devil You Know" is a song about a relationship gone wrong, and the emotions that come with realizing someone you thought you knew turned out to be the opposite. The song channels the singer's anger and desire for revenge, and in the end, the villain is defeated.


Line by Line Meaning

You stepped into a dark ride
You entered into a dangerous journey


With cigarette smoke
Surrounded by a hazy atmosphere


Feeling alright
Feeling confident despite the risks


The sky looked like black glitter
The night looked beautiful yet sinister


Tonight you'll be a winner
Tonight, you believe you'll come out on top


You said "I do" to
You committed to


The wrong side
The side that brings destruction


Fucked me up
You hurt me


And then you play nice
But afterwards, you act friendly


You've got to know
You should realize


I burned your letter
I destroyed any evidence of our past


Worse for the better
It may seem like a bad decision, but ultimately it's for the best


You made me fall
You caused me to stumble


I'll make you crawl
But I'll make you beg for mercy


You've made your bed
You've created your own problems


Now lie in it (oh oh)
Now deal with the consequences


We're done, we're dead,
Our relationship is over, it's dead


Stop hiding it (oh oh)
And stop pretending otherwise


One step, two step, three step, four
The inevitability of progress, regardless of the situation


My heart in the trunk
My emotions are locked away


But your body's on the floor
While you're the one that's suffering


Horns on my head,
Feeling aggressive and angry


You lost your bet
You underestimated me


'Cause you are the devil
You are the source of my downfall


You know, you know,
You're aware


You know (oh oh)
You know it's true


Coming out of a real thriller
Emerging from a traumatic experience


Never thought you was a killer
Surprised by your destructive behavior


Thunder brings white light
Catastrophe can lead to enlightenment


Kovac's gonna be alright
I'll come out okay in the end


We used to be easy
Our relationship used to be simple


But now you are my enemy
Now, you're someone who wants to hurt me


Did you enjoy the wolf bite
Did you get satisfaction from causing me pain


Now we say goodbye'
Now it's time to end things


You killed us
Your actions destroyed our relationship


I wrote my name
I took control of the situation


And drew a cross
And left the past behind


(you killed us)
Your actions destroyed us


Blew out the flame
Put an end to any hope of reconciliation


To see who I was
To rediscover myself and start anew




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@kallilsiqueira4281

Lyrics!

You stepped into a dark ride
With cigarette smoke
Feeling alright
The sky looked like black glitter
Tonight you'll be a winner

You said I do to
The wrong side
Fucked me up
And then you play nice
You've got to know
I burned your letter
Worse for the better

You made me fall
I'll make you crawl

Chorus
You've made your bed
Now lie in it (oh oh)
We're done, we're dead
Stop hiding it (oh oh)
One step, two step, three step, four

My heart in the trunk
But your body's on the floor
Horns on my head
You lost your bet

Cause you are the devil
You know, you know
You know (oh oh)
You know, you know, you know

Coming out of a real thriller
Never thought you was a killer
Thunder brings white light
Kovac's gonna be alright

We used to be easy
But now you are my enemy
Did you enjoy the wolf bite
Now we say goodbye'

You made me fall
I'll make you crawl

Cause you are the devil
You know, you know
You know (oh oh)
You know, you know, you know

You killed us
You killed us
I wrote my name
And drew a cross
(you killed us)
Blew out the flame
To see who I was

Cause you are the devil
You know, you know
You know (oh oh)
You know, you know, you know
(You killed us)



All comments from YouTube:

@kv1815

She is so talented! Who is she? Why is she not globally famous? She is one of the best I've ever heard.

@mustafabartuhanildenizcevi2724

she is global for her fans. on the other hand, what is being famous for you? being like youtuber or kardashians?
no man its good to see her how she is.

@klstadt

@@mustafabartuhanildenizcevi2724 Dont be rude. Sadly she isn't known everywhere so don't shit on someone's excitement at finding her. I felt that way too.

@willowdemeter

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@stevenbox2434

totally agree wiz u

@yasirpunathil7143

I was having the same feeling, when I heard Fools Like You by her for the first time

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@user-dq7re2ek8e

Потрясающий голос, артистизм, манера исполнения... Просто за гранью. Браво.

@MayaBB969

OMG WHY have I not heard her before?! Her voice and music are amazing!

@Tom_Watz

Thanks to Till Lindemann! Her duet with him brought me here. Great vocals, I like it. ☺

@ivettaprosto3399

Откуда берётся такая красота..... Талант непостижим ...

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