Devil in Disguise
Lecrae feat. Kevin Ross Lyrics


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Where am I going? What I'm living for?
I rolled the dice on life so tell me what they getting for it
I'm three shots in, probably depressed
But crying about my problems ain't gonna get me out this mess
Ride around playing Scarface, I'm a hard case
I want to die, but I'm scared of looking in God's face
Popping pills and powder, trying to kill some hours
Cause when I'm sober, man I promise I can feel the power
Of death eating me slowly I'm on my way
Heaven or Hell? Well that's only for God to say
I lost some people but I never like to talk about it (nah)
Hard time, we go through 'em we don't walk around 'em
I'm too mature to go listen to Black Hippy
Get trippy, smoke on the sticky, and find a Britney that's pretty, naw
I know that only pacifies my problem
There's something deep inside me and I can't seem to resolve it
My worst days, man I just want to revolver
My best days I'm blinded by all this fog, huh
I'm in the ride looking mean, money in the jeans
Ladies all cling to the fabric like static
But in the end, you know it's all a bad habit
Strangers on my Craftmatic, man we all some addicts
Perfect junkies trying to find who we really are
Hypnotized by the rims on a pretty car

Why?
Lord I know the truth, but I'm good in my lies
If loving this is wrong I don't want to be right
It keeps pulling me down, so I look to the clouds
There is the devil, the devil in disguise

They brag about a million dollars like that's supposed to make us whole
I know better, I seen Jay chase a hundred more
If he ain't satisfied with it, what's the point in running?
Just sit here with a blunt and watch these rappers try to stunt
And break necks for paychecks, if I ain't broke
I'm still broken; tie a noose into this tightrope
Then I walk and feel the hellfire on my heels
But I ain't hurt enough to heal, I don't want to kneel
If God's real, I believe he became a man
Otherwise, ain't no other way to understand
What it's like to be me
What it's like to be an outcast tempted by all the devil's diseases
So if it pleases Him to rescue a fool
I'll be drowning in a pool of liquor to keep cool
Smoking a Kool, like the old heads do
Call me Nat King Cole, like I'm gonna spread blue
Pain a pest, I been trying to smoke it out
But it never seems to die when I choke it out
I try to drink it away but my stomach swell
And what I'm drinking on earth, I'll probably throw up in Hell, well
Jesus they say You'll take away my cancer
Accept the mess of a man that I am and give me answers (please)
They say You died for the selfishness that I'm pursuing
Before I head to my ruin, turn my eyes to you
Six shots in and half past sober
I pray when I wake up the darkness will be over
God, I'm six shots in, half past sober
Pray when I wake up the darkness will be over

Why?
Lord I know the truth, but I'm good in my lies
If loving this is wrong I don't want to be right




It keeps pulling me down, so I look to the clouds
There is the devil, the devil in disguise

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lecrae feat. Kevin Ross's song "Devil In Disguise" delve into the internal struggle of a person who is caught up in the destructive cycle of drugs, alcohol, and self-doubt. The singer's desperation is evident in lines like "I want to die, but I'm scared of looking in God's face" and "My worst days, man I just want to revolver." However, the song doesn't offer a straightforward solution to the singer's problems. Instead, it acknowledges the complexity of the situation and the internal battle that the singer is facing.


The song's title and chorus refer to the Devil in disguise, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the various temptations and vices that the singer is grappling with. The song acknowledges that these things may be enjoyable in the moment, but they ultimately lead to pain and confusion. Nevertheless, the singer is still hesitant to give them up entirely, as he acknowledges that "If loving this is wrong I don't want to be right."


Overall, "Devil In Disguise" is a haunting portrayal of someone who is struggling to find their way back to the light. It doesn't offer easy answers or platitudes, but instead, acknowledges the complexity of the situation and the toll that addiction can take on a person's soul.


Line by Line Meaning

Where am I going? What I'm living for?
I'm questioning my purpose and direction in life.


I rolled the dice on life so tell me what they getting for it
I've taken chances in life and I'm wondering if it's really worth it.


I'm three shots in, probably depressed
I've been drinking and I'm feeling down.


But crying about my problems ain't gonna get me out this mess
I know I need to take action rather than just complaining.


Ride around playing Scarface, I'm a hard case
I pretend to be tough and emulate gangster movies.


I want to die, but I'm scared of looking in God's face
I feel trapped and hopeless, but I'm afraid of the consequences of my actions.


Popping pills and powder, trying to kill some hours
I'm using drugs to numb my pain and fill my time.


Cause when I'm sober, man I promise I can feel the power
I feel weak and vulnerable when I'm not under the influence.


Of death eating me slowly I'm on my way
I feel like I'm slowly killing myself with my destructive habits.


Heaven or Hell? Well that's only for God to say
I'm uncertain about my fate after death and what the consequences of my actions will be.


I lost some people but I never like to talk about it (nah)
I've experienced loss, but I don't like to discuss it.


Hard time, we go through 'em we don't walk around 'em
I've been through difficult times but I try to keep moving forward.


I'm too mature to go listen to Black Hippy
I see myself as mature and beyond the influence of certain music.


Get trippy, smoke on the sticky, and find a Britney that's pretty, naw
I indulge in drugs, seek companionship, and evade my problems.


I know that only pacifies my problem
I recognize that my coping mechanisms are only temporary.


There's something deep inside me and I can't seem to resolve it
I have inner turmoil that I can't seem to overcome.


My worst days, man I just want to revolver
I feel like giving up on my worst days and sometimes consider suicide.


My best days I'm blinded by all this fog, huh
Even on my good days, I still feel lost and unsure.


I'm in the ride looking mean, money in the jeans
I portray myself as tough and successful.


Ladies all cling to the fabric like static
Women are attracted to my image and persona.


But in the end, you know it's all a bad habit
My image and lifestyle are unhealthy and unsustainable.


Strangers on my Craftmatic, man we all some addicts
I have acquaintances who are also struggling with addiction.


Perfect junkies trying to find who we really are
We're all trying to figure out our identities while using drugs as a crutch.


Hypnotized by the rims on a pretty car
We're easily captivated by material possessions and status symbols.


Lord I know the truth, but I'm good in my lies
I recognize what's right, but I choose to deceive myself.


If loving this is wrong I don't want to be right
Even if my choices are unhealthy, I'm still attracted to them.


It keeps pulling me down, so I look to the clouds
I recognize that my choices are bringing me down and I want to escape.


There is the devil, the devil in disguise
I acknowledge that my negative experiences are a result of my own bad choices.


They brag about a million dollars like that's supposed to make us whole
People value material wealth and think it can bring fulfillment.


I know better, I seen Jay chase a hundred more
I understand that even after achieving success, people continue to strive for more.


If he ain't satisfied with it, what's the point in running?
If even successful people aren't content, what's the point in pursuing wealth?


Just sit here with a blunt and watch these rappers try to stunt
I see the futility in pursuing material success and choose to smoke weed instead.


And break necks for paychecks, if I ain't broke
Musicians and celebrities will do anything for money, even if they're already financially stable.


I'm still broken; tie a noose into this tightrope
I'm still struggling internally, walking a tightrope of trying to keep it together.


Then I walk and feel the hellfire on my heels
I feel the negative consequences of my actions following me.


But I ain't hurt enough to heal, I don't want to kneel
I recognize my problems, but I'm not willing to make the necessary changes to overcome them.


If God's real, I believe he became a man
I believe in a higher power and the idea of a savior.


Otherwise, ain't no other way to understand
The idea of a human deity helps me understand and relate to spirituality.


What it's like to be me
I believe that a higher power understands my struggles and experiences.


What it's like to be an outcast tempted by all the devil's diseases
I feel like an outsider and am often tempted by negative influences and vices.


So if it pleases Him to rescue a fool
I hope that a higher power can help me overcome my poor decisions.


I'll be drowning in a pool of liquor to keep cool
I will continue to numb my pain with alcohol and drugs.


Smoking a Kool, like the old heads do
I'm emulating the behavior of older generations who smoked cigarettes.


Call me Nat King Cole, like I'm gonna spread blue
I see myself as a musical icon who will leave a lasting impact.


Pain a pest, I been trying to smoke it out
I've been trying to escape my pain by using drugs.


But it never seems to die when I choke it out
I can't seem to overcome my pain and problems, no matter how much I try to dodge them.


I try to drink it away but my stomach swell
Even when I try to suppress my problems with alcohol, I feel worse physically.


And what I'm drinking on earth, I'll probably throw up in Hell, well
I'm aware that my current lifestyle will have negative consequences in the future.


They say You died for the selfishness that I'm pursuing
I recognize that my choices are selfish and go against the teachings of a higher power.


Before I head to my ruin, turn my eyes to you
I'm asking for help and guidance from a higher power before my lifestyle leads to my downfall.


Six shots in and half past sober
I've been drinking and am partially intoxicated.


I pray when I wake up the darkness will be over
I'm hoping that things will get better when I wake up.




Writer(s): Kevin Emmanuel Ross, Nelson Chu, Lecrae Devaughan Moore, le Crae Moore, Brenden Michael Mcpeek

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Aaron Reid

Keep preaching the gospel through music Lecrae. Jesus sent you to do amazing things in his name, and I definitely feel that you and the whole 116 clique are an authentic believers. Keep doing what you guys are doing. Much Respect!!

Wade Ball

"want to die but I'm scared of looking in God's face" ...
Never in my life have I felt this way or really been much of a person to share what's going on with me mentally or emotionally but I'm going through some things right now and really I have been for a long time now but at this point that verse is on point

Kossy Williams

You will get through this... Just keep the faith.. The Lord always comes through!

O DurΓ‘n

Whenever he writes for the broken people, or from their perspective, I just feel it so much more. When Crae does that the music pulses through my veins. Cuz that’s me.

Aaron Williams

"I try to drink it away but my stomach swell
And what I'm drinking on earth, I'll probably throw up in Hell, well"
Oooo everytime I hear that line I yell oooo cause that's a cold, hard truth right there. Absolutely love this song!! #Hallelujah #GodisnotDead

Honest000w

I love this song...deep raw truth 🎸

BRUTHA WAR

LOVE THIS BEAT!!!

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