Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
Label Copy Conversion/Columbia Unknown;Eddy Duchin Lyrics
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You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea
I forgive you, 'cause I can't forget you
You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea
[Repeat: x2]
I ought to cross you off my list
But when you come a-knocking at my door
And I come running back for more
I should hate you, but I guess I love you
You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea
You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea
The devil and the deep blue sea
The lyrics to Eddy Duchin's "Between The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea" describe the singer's inner turmoil over a romantic relationship. On one hand, they don't want to be with the person anymore, but on the other, they can't seem to let go. The metaphor of being caught between the devil and the deep blue sea emphasizes the feeling of being stuck in a difficult situation with no clear way out. The idea of fate playing a role in the singer's return to the relationship adds a sense of inevitability to the situation, as if there's no escaping it.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of forgiveness vs. forgetting. The singer says they forgive the person for whatever they did wrong, but they can't forget and move on. This internal conflict is another example of the emotional complexity at play in the song.
Overall, "Between The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea" is a song about the difficulties of navigating love and relationships, and the internal conflicts that can arise when we're torn between our desires and what we know is right.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want you, but I'd hate to lose you
Although I don't really desire your presence in my life, I fear losing you and being alone
You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea
Your actions have caused me to be in a difficult and impossible situation
I forgive you, 'cause I can't forget you
Though I want to forget what you have done, I cannot so I choose to forgive you instead
I ought to cross you off my list
I should remove you from my life and forget about you
But when you come a-knocking at my door
However, whenever you appear at my doorstep
Fate seems to give my heart a twist
The universe makes me feel a sudden strong desire for you
And I come running back for more
So I willingly come back to you, even if it hurts me
I should hate you, but I guess I love you
I acknowledge that I should hate you for what you have done, but deep down I still love you
You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea
Again, your actions have caused me to be in a difficult and impossible situation
The devil and the deep blue sea
The phrase refers to a situation where both options are equally dangerous or difficult
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HAROLD ARLEN, TED KOEHLER
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@julietaojeda8161
I don't want you
But I hate to lose you
You got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea
I forgive you
'Cause I can't forget you
You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea
I want to cross you off my list
But when you come knocking at my door
Fate seems to give my heart a twist
And I come running back for more
I should hate you
But I guess I love you
You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea
@tropicwave1
Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea George Harrison I don't want you
But I hate to lose you
You got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea I forgive you
'Cause I can't forget you
You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue seaI want to cross you off my list
But when you come knocking at my door
Fate seems to give my heart a twist
And I come running back for more I should hate you
But I guess I love you
You've got me in between the devil and the deep blue sea Songwriters: HAROLD ARLEN, TED KOEHLER© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, S.A. MUSIC
@ashishpanwar909
I own a Ukulele just because of George. Thanks for the influence, George.
@simontaylor2319
George's biggest mentor was, of course, George Formby. Pity they couldn't have played together
@BenZaniline
That's as much a ukulele as George Formby's ukulele - i.e. not a ukulele...
@epipick
@David Didn't Formby play the banjolele?
@manolomartingozalez9061
@Simon Taylor 7
@MrEgadwi
same here bought one because of him
@easy56wedge
Every time I watch and hear George, I miss him all the more. I had a chance meeting with him at a hotel in Los Angeles. Waiting for an elevator after checking in, I was carrying two suitcases. The door open and as is normal for me, I wait for everyone to depart before I get in. Suddenly there he was... holding a uke in one hand and a light bag in the other. He said, “checking in?” I replied “ yes,” and he said, “nice hotel, this one.” Then he left. I think Olivia and Dani were with him but I don’t really remember. Crazy.
@mysteriousmrocd8384
He was so down to earth which is one of the many reasons he’s my favourite Beatle.
@quickworks9720
How fun!
@musicformonsters
Yes but he is still oddly with us and he said he would be -